The Patron Saint of Liars (1998)
On the run from the past, she found herself
Unhappy in her marriage, expectant mother Rose (Dana Delany) flees to a home for unwed mothers in rural Tennessee in this adaptation of Ann Patchett's novel. When she stays on after her baby is born, Rose becomes friends with an elderly nun (Sada Thompson) and begins a relationship with the local handyman, Son (Clancy Brown). Everything seems fine until Rose's first husband tracks her down and she's forced to relive her troubled past.
Director: Stephen Gyllenhaal
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: April 5, 1998
Cast
- Dana Delany - Rose Cleardon Abbott
- Ellen Burstyn - June Clatterbuck
- Clancy Brown - Son
- Maggie Gyllenhaal - Lorraine Thomas
- Sada Thompson - Sister Evangeline
- Debra Christofferson - Sister Bernadette
- Marissa Ribisi - Angie
- Jill Gascoine - Mother Corrine
- Nancy Moore Atchison - Cecilia (age 15)
Screenplay
- Lynn Roth (Teleplay)
- Ann Patchett (Novel)
Music: Daniel Licht
Cinematography: Greg Gardiner
Editing: Brent White
Production: Patchett Kaufman Entertainment, CBS
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Patron Saint of Liars about?
- Unhappy in her marriage, expectant mother Rose (Dana Delany) flees to a home for unwed mothers in rural Tennessee in this adaptation of Ann Patchett's novel. When she stays on after her baby is born, Rose becomes friends with an elderly nun (Sada Thompson) and begins a relationship with the local handyman, Son (Clancy Brown). Everything seems fine until Rose's first husband tracks her down and she's forced to relive her troubled past.
- Who directed The Patron Saint of Liars?
- The Patron Saint of Liars was directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal.
- Who stars in The Patron Saint of Liars?
- The Patron Saint of Liars stars Dana Delany, Ellen Burstyn, Clancy Brown, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Sada Thompson, Debra Christofferson.
- How long is The Patron Saint of Liars?
- The Patron Saint of Liars has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is The Patron Saint of Liars?
- The Patron Saint of Liars is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Patron Saint of Liars produced?
- The Patron Saint of Liars was produced in United States of America.