Around the Bend (2004)
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Four generations of an American family are brought together by difficult circumstances while facing some unpleasant truths in this drama. Henry (Michael Caine) is an elderly man in failing health living in a small town in the Southwest, where he's cared for by his live-in nurse (Glenne Headly). As Henry's condition grows worse, he's joined by his son Turner (Christopher Walken), his grandson Jason (Josh Lucas), and his great-grandson Zach (Jonah Bobo). As the four men deal with Henry's illness, they also try to come to terms with a lifetime's worth of differences between them. Around the Bend is the first feature film from writer and director Jordan Roberts. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Starring:
- Christopher Walken, Josh Lucas, (more)
- Director(s):
- Jordan Roberts
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Around the Bend
Four generations of an American family are brought together by difficult circumstances while facing some unpleasant truths in this drama. Henry (Michael Caine) is an elderly man in failing health living in a small town in the Southwest, where he's cared for by his live-in nurse (Glenne Headly). As Henry's condition grows worse, he's joined by his son Turner (Christopher Walken), his grandson Jason (Josh Lucas), and his great-grandson Zach (Jonah Bobo). As the four men deal with Henry's illness, they also try to come to terms with a lifetime's worth of differences between them. Around the Bend is the first feature film from writer and director Jordan Roberts. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 83 mins
Complete Cast of Around the Bend
- Christopher Walken - Turner Lair
- Michael Caine - Henry Lair
- Jonah Bobo - Zach Lair
- Norbert Weisser - Walter
- David Eigenberg - John
- Lily Knight - Tiffany's Saleswoman
- Robert Douglas - College Student
- Jean Effron - Albert's Mother
- David Marciano - Detective
- Josh Lucas - Jason Lair
- Glenne Headly - Katrina
- Kathryn Hahn - Sarah
- Laurie O'brien - Ruth
- Michael O'Neill - Cowboy
- Gerry Bamman - Albert
- Carlos Cabarcas - KFC Counterman
- Rick Negron - KFC Manager
- Director(s):
- Jordan Roberts
- Writer(s):
- Jordan Roberts
- Producer(s):
- Julie Kirkham, Mark Rance, Elliott Lewitt
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Adult Humor, Adult Situations, Profanity)
- Categories:
- Independent Films
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