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Shadows of the Past

Original title: Abilene
  • 19991999
  • PGPG
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
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Abilene (1999)
  • Drama
When he finds out that his estranged brother is dying, a proud but stubborn old man decides to drive in his lawnmower all the way to the far away hospital. Local sheriff keeps helping him al... Read allWhen he finds out that his estranged brother is dying, a proud but stubborn old man decides to drive in his lawnmower all the way to the far away hospital. Local sheriff keeps helping him along the way and they start to form a bond.When he finds out that his estranged brother is dying, a proud but stubborn old man decides to drive in his lawnmower all the way to the far away hospital. Local sheriff keeps helping him along the way and they start to form a bond.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
193
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  • Director
    • Joe Camp III
  • Writer
    • Joe Camp III
  • Stars
    • Ernest Borgnine
    • Kim Hunter
    • James Morrison
Top credits
  • Director
    • Joe Camp III
  • Writer
    • Joe Camp III
  • Stars
    • Ernest Borgnine
    • Kim Hunter
    • James Morrison
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    • 15User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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      • Joe Camp III
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      • Joe Camp III
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    9/10
    A gem
    Before my wife and I saw this movie, I read the review in the Austin Chronicle. As a result, I expected a pretty, but very slow - and probably boring - movie. However, I went because Abilene was being shown as a fundraiser for a local non-profit organization. It was a Good Cause.

    Boy, were we surprised. Abilene is a gem. Perhaps even flawless. It's both lush and lean. Yes, the photography is gorgeous, but the characters are equally well-crafted. Every one of them is real and interesting. The dialogue is excellent, with no unnecessary verbiage. The relationships are authentic. The script is intelligent and has depth. Ernest Borgnine is at the top of his form, as is Kim Hunter. In fact, the entire cast was outstanding.

    We liked this movie. A lot. And, of course, we cried.
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    • napamick
    • Jun 28, 1999

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    • Release date
      • March 13, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Abilene
    • Filming locations
      • Abilene, Texas, USA
    • Production companies
      • Clear Stream Pictures
      • Farmland Pictures
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    • Budget
      • $6,850,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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