Inventing the Abbotts (1997)
When you want it all but can't have it, there's only one way to handle life... invent it.
In the 1950s, brothers Jacey and Doug Holt, who come from the poorer side of their sleepy Midwestern town, vie for the affections of the wealthy, lovely Abbott sisters. Lady-killer Jacey alternates between Eleanor and Alice, wanting simply to break the hearts of rich young women. But sensitive Doug has a real romance with Pamela, which Jacey and the Abbott patriarch, Lloyd, both frown upon.
Director: Pat O'Connor
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: April 4, 1997
Cast
- Joaquin Phoenix - Doug Holt
- Liv Tyler - Pamela Abbott
- Jennifer Connelly - Eleanor Abbott
- Billy Crudup - Jacey Holt
- Joanna Going - Alice Abbott
- Kathy Baker - Helen Holt
- Will Patton - Lloyd Abbott
- Michael Sutton - Steve
- Garrett M. Brown - Webb Crosby
- Barbara Williams - Joan Abbott
Screenplay
- Ken Hixon (Screenplay)
- Sue Miller (Short Story)
Music: Michael Kamen
Cinematography: Kenneth MacMillan
Editing: Ray Lovejoy
Production: Fox 2000 Pictures, Imagine Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $6M
Original Language: en
Themes
A New Love After Heartbreak, Daily Struggles of the Working Class
Keywords
new love, sibling relationship, dysfunctional marriage, working class, wrong side of the tracks
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Inventing the Abbotts about?
- In the 1950s, brothers Jacey and Doug Holt, who come from the poorer side of their sleepy Midwestern town, vie for the affections of the wealthy, lovely Abbott sisters. Lady-killer Jacey alternates between Eleanor and Alice, wanting simply to break the hearts of rich young women. But sensitive Doug has a real romance with Pamela, which Jacey and the Abbott patriarch, Lloyd, both frown upon.
- Who directed Inventing the Abbotts?
- Inventing the Abbotts was directed by Pat O'Connor.
- Who stars in Inventing the Abbotts?
- Inventing the Abbotts stars Joaquin Phoenix, Liv Tyler, Jennifer Connelly, Billy Crudup, Joanna Going, Kathy Baker.
- How long is Inventing the Abbotts?
- Inventing the Abbotts has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Inventing the Abbotts?
- Inventing the Abbotts is a Drama, Romance film.
- How much did Inventing the Abbotts gross?
- Inventing the Abbotts grossed $6M worldwide.
- Where was Inventing the Abbotts produced?
- Inventing the Abbotts was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Inventing the Abbotts?
- The themes of Inventing the Abbotts include: A New Love After Heartbreak, Daily Struggles of the Working Class.