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In Spite of Love

Original title: Spoils of War
  • TV Movie
  • 1994
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
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In Spite of Love (1994)
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In 1970s New York, Martin (Maguire) hopes to locate his father and possibly reunite the parents who have been bitterly separated since he was born.In 1970s New York, Martin (Maguire) hopes to locate his father and possibly reunite the parents who have been bitterly separated since he was born.In 1970s New York, Martin (Maguire) hopes to locate his father and possibly reunite the parents who have been bitterly separated since he was born.

  • Director
    • David Greene
  • Writer
    • Michael Weller
  • Stars
    • Kate Nelligan
    • John Heard
    • Tobey Maguire
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.3/10
    98
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • David Greene
    • Writer
      • Michael Weller
    • Stars
      • Kate Nelligan
      • John Heard
      • Tobey Maguire
    • 2User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Kate Nelligan
    Kate Nelligan
    • Elise
    John Heard
    John Heard
    • Andrew
    Tobey Maguire
    Tobey Maguire
    • Martin
    Andrea Roth
    Andrea Roth
    • Penny
    Rhea Perlman
    Rhea Perlman
    • Emma
    Matthew Walker
    Matthew Walker
    • Cecil
    George Touliatos
    George Touliatos
    • Klaus
    Morris Panych
    Morris Panych
    • Maurice
    Eric Keenleyside
    Eric Keenleyside
    • Vilmos
    • (as Eric Keenlyside)
    Robert Wisden
    Robert Wisden
    • Bartender
    James Bell
    • Worker
    David Lovgren
    David Lovgren
    • Assistant Art Director
    Alf Humphreys
    Alf Humphreys
    • Lew
    Karin Konoval
    Karin Konoval
    • Lady in Street
    Roger Cross
    Roger Cross
    • Archie
    Yee Yee Albert Tso
    • Student #1
    Cameron Labine
    Cameron Labine
    • Student #2
    • (as Cam Labine)
    Winston Crown
    • Student #3
    • Director
      • David Greene
    • Writer
      • Michael Weller
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    4kay-rowe-1

    disappointment

    Sorry but this film was a real disappointment to watch, and with a weird ending to the film. It seems to me this film was only saying "Dont over drink when you have children" which normal people don't that I know of,unless your alcoholic other that nothing els. The writer's needs to rethink about their story lines and ending to keep the people watching their films, you cant complain about the actors they tried to do it Justice. But it was long winded and boring to watch like the old saying you can't flog a dead horse I am sorry to say.That is the reason why I gave this film a marking of only 4 and that was only due to the actors performance which was good.

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    • Trivia
      The original Broadway production of "Spoils of War" by Michael Weller opened at the Music Box Theater in New York on November 10, 1988 and ran for 36 performances. Kate Nelligan was nominated for the 1989 Tony Award (New York City) for Actress in a Musical and recreated her role in this filmed production. Michael Weller also wrote the screenplay that was based on his play

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    • Release date
      • April 9, 1994 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Spoils of War
    • Filming locations
      • Britannia Beach, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Evolution Entertainment
      • RHI Entertainment
      • Signboard Hill Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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