Lemon Sky (1987)
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Originally written in 1970, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Lanford Wilson's play Lemon Sky was brought to television by way of PBS' American Playhouse anthology. Based loosely on Wilson's own experiences, the story concerns a 17-year-old boy (Kevin Bacon) who hasn't seen his father in a dozen years. Utilizing a complex flashback-flash forward technique, the protagonist recalls his six-month stay with his dad (Tom Atkins) and dad's second wife (Lindsay Crouse). Featured in the cast is Bacon's actress wife Kyra Sedgwick, here playing his half-sister. Lemon Sky premiered February 10, 1988. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Kevin Bacon, Tom Atkins, (more)
- Director(s):
- Jan Egleson
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Lemon Sky
Originally written in 1970, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Lanford Wilson's play Lemon Sky was brought to television by way of PBS' American Playhouse anthology. Based loosely on Wilson's own experiences, the story concerns a 17-year-old boy (Kevin Bacon) who hasn't seen his father in a dozen years. Utilizing a complex flashback-flash forward technique, the protagonist recalls his six-month stay with his dad (Tom Atkins) and dad's second wife (Lindsay Crouse). Featured in the cast is Bacon's actress wife Kyra Sedgwick, here playing his half-sister. Lemon Sky premiered February 10, 1988. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 96 mins
Complete Cast of Lemon Sky
- Kevin Bacon - Alan
- Lindsay Crouse - Ronnie
- Laura White - Penny
- Tom Atkins - Douglas
- Kyra Sedgwick - Carol
- Casey Affleck - Jerry
- Director(s):
- Jan Egleson
- Producer(s):
- Marcus Viscidi
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
- 1987 - Sundance Film Festival - Special Jury Prize: Dramatic
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