Always (1989)
- Starring:
- Richard Dreyfuss, Holly Hunter, (more)
- Director(s):
- Steven Spielberg
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Always
For all its state-of-the-art special effects, Always is essentially a remake of the 1943 Spencer Tracy-Irene Dunne fantasy vehicle A Guy Named Joe--minus the wartime context. Richard Dreyfuss stars as a reckless fire-fighting pilot who is killed in what was to have been his final mission. Ascending to Heaven, Dreyfuss is introduced to businesslike angel Audrey Hepburn (playing the equivalent of the Lionel Barrymore role in A Guy Named Joe). Hepburn instructs the spectral Dreyfuss to pass on his aviation knowhow to his young successor, Brad Johnson. Our ghostly hero also smoothes the course of romance for his earthly girl friend Holly Hunter, who after several months' worth of grieving has fallen in love with Johnson. John Goodman injects a dose of comedy relief as Dreyfuss' faithful buddy. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 123 mins
Complete Cast of Always
- Richard Dreyfuss - Pete Sandich
- Brad Johnson - Ted Baker
- Audrey Hepburn - Hap
- Keith David - Powerhouse
- Marg Helgenberger - Rachel
- J.D. Souther - Singer
- James Lashly - Charlie
- Rick van Nutter - Nails
- Taleena Ottwell - Bar Girl
- Gerry Rothschild - Carl the Barkeep
- Dale Dye - Fire Boss
- Kim Robillard - Air Traffic Controller
- Brian Haley - Alex
- Holly Hunter - Dorinda Durston
- John Goodman - Al Yackey
- Roberts Blossom - Dave
- Ed Van Nuys - Nails
- Doug McGrath - Bus Driver
- Ted Grossman - Fisherman #2
- Alan Rachins
- David Kitay - Band
- Loren Smothers - Bartender
- Joseph McCrossin - Mechanic
- Jim Sparkman - Dispatcher
- Michael Steve Jones - Grey
- Director(s):
- Steven Spielberg
- Writer(s):
- Ronald Bass, Jerry Belson, Melissa Mathison
- Producer(s):
- Richard Vane
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Questionable for Children, Adult Language, Adult Situations)
- Categories:
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Romance
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