Archibald the Rainbow Painter (1998)
War is not about who is right... It's about who is left.
Vietnam veteran Archibald Wright is a house painter hired to work on a Beverly Hills mansion where he becomes involved in the life of the resident family. The owner Elaine left her husband J.P. while he was serving in Vietnam, causing him to become an alcoholic hobo living in downtown Los Angeles. Archibald tries to help their daughter Tory to continue her relationship with her father, even though Elaine is strongly against it.
Cast
- Dorian Harewood - Archibald Wright
- Michael McKean - J.P. Bigelow
- Patti D'Arbanville - Elaine Tiger
- Vanessa Bell Calloway - Diana
- Amie Carey - Tory Bigelow
- Robert Picardo - Dr. Kurtz
- Mel Johnson Jr. - Benny
- Leigh Landau - Whitney
- Andrew Robinson - The Super Super
- Edith Diaz
Screenplay
Themes
Touching Family Stories, Vietnam War and Its Trauma, Addiction and Recovery
Keywords
vietnam war, vietnam veteran, waitress, parent child relationship, alcoholism, family relationships, los angeles, california, guitar player, alcoholic, inner city, beverly hills, commitment, house painter, vietnam flashback, veterans hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Archibald the Rainbow Painter about?
- Vietnam veteran Archibald Wright is a house painter hired to work on a Beverly Hills mansion where he becomes involved in the life of the resident family. The owner Elaine left her husband J.P. while he was serving in Vietnam, causing him to become an alcoholic hobo living in downtown Los Angeles. Archibald tries to help their daughter Tory to continue her relationship with her father, even though Elaine is strongly against it.
- Who directed Archibald the Rainbow Painter?
- Archibald the Rainbow Painter was directed by Les Landau.
- Who stars in Archibald the Rainbow Painter?
- Archibald the Rainbow Painter stars Dorian Harewood, Michael McKean, Patti D'Arbanville, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Amie Carey, Robert Picardo.
- How long is Archibald the Rainbow Painter?
- Archibald the Rainbow Painter has a runtime of 2h 25m (145 minutes).
- What genre is Archibald the Rainbow Painter?
- Archibald the Rainbow Painter is a Drama film.
- Where was Archibald the Rainbow Painter produced?
- Archibald the Rainbow Painter was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Archibald the Rainbow Painter?
- The themes of Archibald the Rainbow Painter include: Touching Family Stories, Vietnam War and Its Trauma, Addiction and Recovery.