Marie (1985)

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Directed by	Roger Donaldson
Cast	Sissy Spacek, Jeff Daniels, Keith Szarabajka, Morgan Freeman and Fred Dalton Thompson
Theatrical Release	September 27, 1985
Video Release	June 25, 1991
Running Time	112 minutes
MPAA Rating	PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
UPC Code	027616092632
Buy this item ...	1 new from $34.95, 25 used from $7.95, 1 collectible from $79.99

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User Reviews

Average user review:

(9 reviews)

Sissy Spacek as Marie

saw this movie years ago and was hoping to see again.Can't find on DVD and thats a shame.VERY good movie.Hope it does get made on DVD,I would love to buy. July 15, 2008

Do not buy

Beware, the "Marie" DVD offered by Caiman is NOT playable in Region 1. Caiman would not refund my money. October 13, 2007

A fine film starring several fine actors.

I agree with a previous review... why this film did not get more publicity and win at least one Oscar I do not know. Dino must have been in the doghouse with the Academy. Regardless... it is a fine movie that captures your attention. Spacek gives a superb performance but Fred Dalton Thompson ([...]) is the real hero of the movie... by the way... the ealier dude who tried to be cute by using the word "nee" did not use it correctly...

née also nee(n)
1. Born. Used to indicate the maiden name of a married woman.
2. Formerly known as.

FDT was not born of Law & Order and he's not formally known as Law & Order... okay?

Just FYI... May 18, 2007

Trivia Alert

I suspect this movie will enter the annals of trivia on the same page as Bedtime for Bonzo. Why? It is Fred Thompson's first acting job. You know -- Sen. Fred Thompson, nee of Law and Order. Point is, Thompson has just indicated his interest in running for Pres in '08.

FYI.

J March 14, 2007

one of the very best movies ever made

A woman leaves her abusive husband, gets a college education, raises three children on her own and stands alone against the collective might of the Tennessee state government. And wins!

This movie, filmed in true widescreen, is a masterpiece. The fact that it is based on a true story makes it even more incredible. The performances are all superb, including a movie-stealing performance by first-time actor Fred Thompson--who plays himself! The music is by Francis Lai and is one of his four best scores (the others being A Man and a Woman, Love Story, and Bilitis).

Why this A-grade movie, produced by Dino De Laurentiis, did not get better promotion I don't know, but don't let this mistake make you miss this movie.

And yes, if any movie deserves to be on DVD, this is it.
October 5, 2006

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