Going All the Way (1997)
In love and life there's only one way to go.
Korean War--era veterans and ex-classmates "Gunner" Casselman and "Sonny" Burns reunite upon their return home. Gunner, who spent the war years abroad, is trying to convince his mother that his gal Marty is good enough for him, while Sonny, who was stationed stateside, is torn between loyal Buddy and tempting Gale Ann. As they commiserate, the men realize that they're outgrowing the lives they lived before the war.
Cast
- Jeremy Davies - Williard 'Sonny' Burns
- Ben Affleck - Tom 'Gunner' Casselman
- Amy Locane - Buddy Porter
- Rachel Weisz - Marty Pilcher
- Jill Clayburgh - Alma Burns
- Rose McGowan - Gale Ann Thayer
- John Lordan - Elwood Burns
- Robert Swan - Luke
- Lesley Ann Warren - Nina Casselman
- Richard Gaeckle - Conductor / Ticket Taker
Screenplay
- Dan Wakefield (Novel)
- Dan Wakefield (Screenplay)
Themes
Moving Relationship Stories, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Platonic Love and Silent Suffering
Keywords
friendship, based on novel or book, marriage, korean war (1950-53), indianapolis, love, veteran, korean war veteran, 1950s
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Going All the Way about?
- Korean War--era veterans and ex-classmates "Gunner" Casselman and "Sonny" Burns reunite upon their return home. Gunner, who spent the war years abroad, is trying to convince his mother that his gal Marty is good enough for him, while Sonny, who was stationed stateside, is torn between loyal Buddy and tempting Gale Ann. As they commiserate, the men realize that they're outgrowing the lives they lived before the war.
- Who directed Going All the Way?
- Going All the Way was directed by Mark Pellington.
- Who stars in Going All the Way?
- Going All the Way stars Jeremy Davies, Ben Affleck, Amy Locane, Rachel Weisz, Jill Clayburgh, Rose McGowan.
- How long is Going All the Way?
- Going All the Way has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Going All the Way?
- Going All the Way is a Drama, Romance film.
- How much did Going All the Way gross?
- Going All the Way grossed $86,175 worldwide.
- Where was Going All the Way produced?
- Going All the Way was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Going All the Way?
- The themes of Going All the Way include: Moving Relationship Stories, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Platonic Love and Silent Suffering.