Earthly Possessions (1999)
You can't always choose your traveling companion.
A bored homemaker planning to run away from her minister husband is taken hostage in a bank robbery. However, she sees the thrill in being involved in the chase and becomes an accomplice to the young robber.
Director: James Lapine
Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: December 29, 1999
Cast
- Susan Sarandon - Charlotte Emory
- Stephen Dorff - Jake Simms, Jr.
- Margo Martindale - Libby
- Boyd Gaines - Announcer
- Deborah Rush - Heidi Anderson
- Jay O. Sanders - Zack Emery
- Alice Drummond - Old Woman in Jalopy
- John Christopher Jones - Marvel Hodge
- Elisabeth Moss - Mindy
- Danielle Ferland - Baby Whitehead
Screenplay
- Anne Tyler (Novel)
- Steven Rogers (Teleplay)
Music: Stephen Endelman
Cinematography: David Franco
Production: Rastar Productions, HBO Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Escape from the Poverty Trap and Ambition, Human Trafficking Nightmare
Keywords
escape, hostage, bank, minister
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Earthly Possessions about?
- A bored homemaker planning to run away from her minister husband is taken hostage in a bank robbery. However, she sees the thrill in being involved in the chase and becomes an accomplice to the young robber.
- Who directed Earthly Possessions?
- Earthly Possessions was directed by James Lapine.
- Who stars in Earthly Possessions?
- Earthly Possessions stars Susan Sarandon, Stephen Dorff, Margo Martindale, Boyd Gaines, Deborah Rush, Jay O. Sanders.
- How long is Earthly Possessions?
- Earthly Possessions has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Earthly Possessions?
- Earthly Possessions is a Crime, Drama, Romance, TV Movie film.
- Where was Earthly Possessions produced?
- Earthly Possessions was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Earthly Possessions?
- The themes of Earthly Possessions include: Escape from the Poverty Trap and Ambition, Human Trafficking Nightmare.