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Earthly Possessions (film)

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Earthly Possessions
DVD cover
Based onEarthly Possessions
by Anne Tyler
Written bySteven Rogers
Directed byJames Lapine
StarringSusan Sarandon
Stephen Dorff
Theme music composerStephen Endelman
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducersSue Jett
Tony Mark
CinematographyDavid Franco
EditorBarbara Tulliver
Running time103 minutes
Production companiesRastar
HBO Pictures
Original release
NetworkHBO
ReleaseMarch 20, 1999 (1999-03-20)

Earthly Possessions is a 1999 American made-for-television romantic drama film starring Susan Sarandon and Stephen Dorff.[1] The film originally premiered on HBO on March 20, 1999.

Plot

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An adaptation of Anne Tyler's novel of the same name about a middle aged housewife who feels her life is going nowhere, Charlotte Emory, plans to withdraw all the money from her bank account and leave her husband, a minister who has been taking her for granted for years. Then a young bank robber, Jake Sims, grabs her at gunpoint, takes her hostage and they make their getaway on a bus.

References

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  1. ^ Gates, Anita (March 20, 1999). "TELEVISION REVIEW; Middle Age Crazy, and Ready to Show It". The New York Times. p. B00017.
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