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Archibald the Rainbow Painter

19982h 25mLes Landau
IMDb 7.7

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"War is not about who is right... It's about who is left."

Vietnam veteran Archibald Wright is a house painter hired to work on a Beverly Hills mansion where he becomes involved in the life of the resident family. The owner Elaine left her husband J.P. while he was serving in Vietnam, causing him to become an alcoholic hobo living in downtown Los Angeles. Archibald tries to help their daughter Tory to continue her relationship with her father, even though Elaine is strongly against it.

Drama
Vietnam WarVietnam VeteranWaitressParent Child RelationshipAlcoholismFamily RelationshipsLos Angeles, CaliforniaGuitar PlayerAlcoholicInner City

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What is Archibald the Rainbow Painter (1998) about?

Vietnam veteran Archibald Wright is a house painter hired to work on a Beverly Hills mansion where he becomes involved in the life of the resident family. The owner Elaine left her husband J.P. while he was serving in Vietnam, causing him to become an alcoholic hobo living in downtown Los Angeles. Archibald tries to help their daughter Tory to continue her relationship with her father, even…

Who stars in Archibald the Rainbow Painter?

Archibald the Rainbow Painter stars Dorian Harewood (Archibald Wright), Michael McKean (J.P. Bigelow), Patti D'Arbanville (Elaine Tiger), Vanessa Bell Calloway (Diana), Amie Carey (Tory Bigelow). The film was directed by Les Landau.

How long is Archibald the Rainbow Painter?

Archibald the Rainbow Painter has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1998.

Is Archibald the Rainbow Painter worth watching?

Archibald the Rainbow Painter holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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