Voices (1979)
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Amy Irving plays a deaf woman whose ambition is to become a professional dancer in this drama. Rosemarie Lemon is unhappy with the support she is getting from her family for her dreams. She meets a sensitive truck driver, Drew Rothman (Michael Ontkean), and they become lovers. Rothman's family is full of hatred for the world and ridicules his dream of becoming a singer. Their common ambitions and need for support make their relationship stronger, as each pursues a dream. Director Robert Markowitz uses rock & roll songs to fill in the parts in the movie where Lemon's deafness is emphasized. The soundtrack includes tunes by Burton Cummings, Tom Petty, and Willie Nelson. ~ Michael Betzold, Rovi
- Starring:
- Michael Ontkean, Amy Irving, (more)
- Director(s):
- Robert Markowitz
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
Synopsis of Voices
Amy Irving plays a deaf woman whose ambition is to become a professional dancer in this drama. Rosemarie Lemon is unhappy with the support she is getting from her family for her dreams. She meets a sensitive truck driver, Drew Rothman (Michael Ontkean), and they become lovers. Rothman's family is full of hatred for the world and ridicules his dream of becoming a singer. Their common ambitions and need for support make their relationship stronger, as each pursues a dream. Director Robert Markowitz uses rock & roll songs to fill in the parts in the movie where Lemon's deafness is emphasized. The soundtrack includes tunes by Burton Cummings, Tom Petty, and Willie Nelson. ~ Michael Betzold, Rovi
Complete Cast of Voices
- Michael Ontkean - Drew Rothman
- Alex Rocco - Frank Rothman
- Barry Miller - Raymond Rothman
- Tom Quinn - Fat
- Franc Luz - Bobby
- Joseph Cali - Pinky
- Ray Serra - Track Regular
- Tony Munafo - Ned
- Bill Baldwin - Announcer
- Jose Rabelo - Cuban Customer
- Heidi Bohay - Girl Friend
- Amy Irving - Rosemarie Lemon
- Viveca Lindfors - Mrs. Lemon
- Herbert Berghof - Nathan Rothman
- Thurman Scott - Patterson
- Thom Christopher - Paul Janssen
- Tom Quinn - Fat
- Thelma Lee - Secretary
- Rik Colitti - String
- Hubert Kelly - Drummer
- Allan Rich - Montrose Meier
- Director(s):
- Robert Markowitz
- Writer(s):
- John Herzfeld
- Producer(s):
- Joe Wizan
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Questionable for Children)
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