Ironweed

(1987)Directed by Héctor Babenco143 min · RDrama
Hard times and Good times. Francis and Helen.

An alcoholic drifter spends Halloween in his hometown of Albany, New York after returning there for the first time in decades.

Jack Nicholsonas Francis Phelan
Meryl Streepas Helen Archer
Carroll Bakeras Annie Phelan
Fred Gwynneas Oscar Reo
Tom Waitsas Rudy
Jake Dengelas Pee Wee
Nathan Laneas Harold Allen
James Gammonas Reverend Chester
Will Zahrnas Rowdy Dick
Hy Anzellas Rosskam
Bethel Leslieas Librarian
Black-Eyed Susanas Clara
Louise Phillipsas Flower Girl
Marjorie Slocumas Elderly Woman
Lena Spenceras Slatternly Woman
Lola Pashalinskias Fat Woman with Turkey
Paul A. DiCocco Jr.as Bus Driver
Priscilla Smithas Sandra