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Unhook the Stars

Name: Unhook the Stars
Genre: drama, romance
Released: 1996-09-04
Duration: 103 min
Cast: Gena Rowlands, Marisa Tomei, Gérard Depardieu, Jake Lloyd, Moira Kelly

1996 · 1h 43m · R

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What is it about? Unhook the Stars

When prim & proper meets wild & crazy get ready to...

Widowed mother Mildred must suddenly redefine herself and find an outlet for her nurturing side when her adult daughter moves out of the family home. Though Mildred thinks she's found her purpose when her neighbor, overworked single mother Monica, asks her to look after her little boy, she has great difficulty learning to strike a healthy balance between giving selflessly to others and remembering to take care of herself.

Genres: drama, romance. Themes: san francisco, california, sandwich, surrogate mother, little boy, suburb, moving out.

Cast and crew Unhook the Stars

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Creators

Full cast and crew25 cast members, 26 crew

Cast:

Gena Rowlands · Mildred
Marisa Tomei · Monica
Gérard Depardieu · Big Tommy
Jake Lloyd · J.J.
Moira Kelly · Ann Mary Margaret
David Sherrill · Ethan
David Thornton · Frankie
Bridgette Wilson · Jeannie
Bobby Cooper · Bernt
Clint Howard · Gus
David Rowlands · George
Jamie Bozian · Jason
Christy Lenk · Miss Mannis
Brittney Lewis · Hospital Receptionist
Vinnie Curto · Danny
D. Chance Williams · Bartender
Gérard L'Heureux · Mover
Tom Proctor · Duncan
Dru Homer · Bar Patron
Barby Garcia · Airline Attendant (uncredited)
Frank Gerrish · Shoe Salesman (uncredited)
Christopher Robin Miller · Drunk Bar Patron (uncredited)
Joseph Quinn Simpkins · Businessman (uncredited)
James Woodson · Bar Patron (uncredited)
Dennis W. Zerull · Drunken Man (uncredited)

Crew:

Nick Cassavetes · Writer
Nick Cassavetes · Director
Petra von Oelffen · Editor
Helen Caldwell · Writer
Phedon Papamichael · Director of Photography
Steven Hufsteter · Original Music Composer
Phedon Papamichael · Production Design
René Cleitman · Producer
Matthew Barry · Casting
Bernard Bouix · Executive Producer
Tessa Stephensen · Costume Design

Trailer Unhook the Stars

ENUnhook the Stars - TrailerJuly 17, 2013

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Details Unhook the Stars

First theatrical release: September 4, 1996
Release in the US: October 31, 1996
Countries: United States, France

Original language: English
Rating: R
Studios: Miramax, Hachette Première, Sheen/Michaels Entertainment

Frequently asked questions

How long is Unhook the Stars?

1h 43m (103 minutes).

Who’s in Unhook the Stars?

Gena Rowlands, Marisa Tomei, Gérard Depardieu, Jake Lloyd, Moira Kelly, David Sherrill, David Thornton, Bridgette Wilson, Bobby Cooper, and Clint Howard. Directed by Nick Cassavetes.

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