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Orpheus Descending

19901h 57mPeter Hall
IMDb 6.6

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Val Xavier is a drifter in 1940's Mississippi who brings new life to an Italian immigrant woman trapped in a loveless marriage.

TV MovieRomanceDrama
Mississippi RiverDrifter

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What is Orpheus Descending (1990) about?

Val Xavier is a drifter in 1940's Mississippi who brings new life to an Italian immigrant woman trapped in a loveless marriage.

Who stars in Orpheus Descending?

Orpheus Descending stars Vanessa Redgrave (Lady Torrance), Kevin Anderson (Val Xavier), Miriam Margolyes (Vee Talbot), Brad Sullivan (Jabe Torrance), Michael Emerson (Clown). The film was directed by Peter Hall.

How long is Orpheus Descending?

Orpheus Descending has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1990.

Is Orpheus Descending worth watching?

Orpheus Descending holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. Fans of TV Movie, Romance, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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