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Affliction

R19981h 54mPaul Schrader

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"Like father like son...?"

A small town policeman must investigate a suspicious hunting accident. The investigation and other events result in him slowly disintegrating mentally.

CrimeDramaMysteryThriller
Small TownBased On Novel Or BookWinterAbusive FatherHalloweenNew HampshireHunting AccidentAlcoholismSnowDomestic Violence

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What is Affliction (1998) about?

A small town policeman must investigate a suspicious hunting accident. The investigation and other events result in him slowly disintegrating mentally.

Who stars in Affliction?

Affliction stars Nick Nolte (Wade Whitehouse), Sissy Spacek (Margie Fogg), James Coburn (Glen Whitehouse), Willem Dafoe (Rolfe Whitehouse), Mary Beth Hurt (Lillian). The film was directed by Paul Schrader.

How long is Affliction?

Affliction has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1998. It is rated R.

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