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The Patron Saint of Liars

NR1h 32m1998Stephen Gyllenhaal
IMDb: 5.2/10
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"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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Patron Saint of Liars (1998) 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…

Who stars in The Patron Saint of Liars?

The Patron Saint of Liars stars Dana Delany (Rose Cleardon Abbott), Ellen Burstyn (June Clatterbuck), Clancy Brown (Son), Maggie Gyllenhaal (Lorraine Thomas), Sada Thompson (Sister Evangeline). The film was directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal.

How long is The Patron Saint of Liars?

The Patron Saint of Liars has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1998. It is rated NR.

Is The Patron Saint of Liars worth watching?

The Patron Saint of Liars holds an IMDb rating of 5.2/10. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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