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Far North (1988)

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Writer/director Sam Shepard's jaundiced view of "Lake Woebegone" territory is essentially a vehicle for his lady fair Jessica Lange. Far North is set in rural Minnesota, at the home of a dour, curmudgeonly farm family. Only Kate (Lange) has been able to escape this repressive environment, but she comes home when dad Bertram (Charles Durning) is laid up in the hospital. Despite her city-bred sophistication, Kate almost instantly reverts to childhood, trying desperately to "prove herself" to her

PG-13, 1 hr. 36 min.

Drama, Comedy

Directed By: Sam Shepard

In Theaters: Sep 10, 1988 Wide

Nelson Entertainment

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Jessica Lange
Kate
Charles Durning
Bertrum
Tess Harper
Rita
Donald Moffat
Uncle Dane
Ann Wedgeworth
Amy
Patricia Arquette
Jilly
Nina Draxten
Gramma
Melissa Sue Anderson
Young Nurse
Mary Russell
Baby Kate
Paolo Rossi
Boy in Woods

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Ghastly black comedy about dysfunctional family marks career lows for its participants

June 21, 2005 Comment

Daniel Eagan

Film Journal International

In his debut as a director, Sam Shepard explores family dynamics and the passing of the male mystique of yesteryear.

July 10, 2003 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality and Practice

"admirable, if unsuccessful stab at something different"

July 29, 2002 Comment

James Sanford

Kalamazoo Gazette

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