The Accidental Tourist (1988)
- Starring:
- William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, (more)
- Director(s):
- Lawrence Kasdan
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The Accidental Tourist
Director Lawrence Kasdan and Frank Galati adapted their screenplay for The Accidental Tourist from Anne Tyler's novel. William Hurt plays Macon Leary, a well-known "travel advisor" headquartered in Baltimore. The tragic death of Leary's son causes him to withdraw from the world, which in turn prompts his wife (Kathleen Turner) to walk out on him. Recuperating from a broken leg, Leary moves in with his sister (Amy Wright) and brothers (Ed Begley Jr., David Ogden Stiers)-staid middle-aged intellectuals all. Discipline problems with his dead son's dog lead Leary to hire flaky professional dogwalker/trainer Muriel Pritchett (Geena Davis, who won an Oscar for her performance). The only non-uptight person within shouting distance, Muriel begins to melt Leary's self-protective shell. Once his wife realizes that she has some competition, she makes moves to get him back. But he has by now become accustomed to Muriel's unfettered lifestyle. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 121 mins
Complete Cast of The Accidental Tourist
- William Hurt - Macon Leary
- Geena Davis - Muriel Pritchett
- Bill Pullman - Julian
- Robert Hy Gorman - Alexander Pritchett
- Maureen Kerrigan - Laura Canfield
- W.H. Brown - 1st Morgue Detective
- Bradley Mott - Mr. Loomis
- Peggy Converse - Mrs. Barrett
- Walter Sparrow - Hot Dog Vendor
- Audrey R. Rapoport - Girl on Plane
- Seth Granger - Ethan
- Paul Williamson - London Hotel Manager
- Boone Narr - Stunt Person
- David Combs - Minister
- Donald Neal - 2nd Morgue Detective
- Neana N. Collins - Taunting Girl
- Kathleen Turner - Sarah Leary
- Amy Wright - Rose
- Ed Begley, Jr. - Charles Leary
- David Ogden Stiers - Porter Leary
- Todd Adelman - Macons Doctor
- Amanda Houck - Debbie
- Jon Kasdan - Boy at Doctor's Office
- Bud - Edward The Dog
- Gregory Gouyer - Paris boy
- London Nelson - Caroline
- Roland Riallot - Paris Cab Driver
- Thomas Paolucci - Taunting Boy
- Jacob Kasdan - Scott Canfield
- Aaron Michael Lacey - Restaurant Patron
- Caroline Houck - Dorrie
- Director(s):
- Lawrence Kasdan
- Writer(s):
- Lawrence Kasdan, Frank Galati
- Producer(s):
- Charles Okun, Michael Grillo, Lawrence Kasdan
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Adult Situations, Questionable for Children)
- Categories:
- Romance
- 1988 - New York Film Critics Circle - Best Picture
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