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Amos

1h 40m1985Michael Tuchner
IMDb: 6.9/10
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Amos Lasher loses his wife and home in an accident, finding himself in the care of the state, or specifically speaking, the Sunset Nursing Home. Here he finds the head nurse, Daisy Daws, ruling the cowed patients with an iron hand, but as his determination to get out of Sunset grows, the more sinister his situation becomes.

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What is Amos (1985) about?

Amos Lasher loses his wife and home in an accident, finding himself in the care of the state, or specifically speaking, the Sunset Nursing Home. Here he finds the head nurse, Daisy Daws, ruling the cowed patients with an iron hand, but as his determination to get out of Sunset grows, the more sinister his situation becomes.

Who stars in Amos?

Amos stars Kirk Douglas (Amos Lasher), Elizabeth Montgomery (Daisy Daws), Dorothy McGuire (Hester Farrell), Pat Morita (Tommy Tanaka), James Sloyan (Sheriff John Thomas). The film was directed by Michael Tuchner.

How long is Amos?

Amos has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1985. It is rated N/A.

Is Amos worth watching?

Amos holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. Fans of Drama, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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