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Resurrection (1980)

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Release Date: Sep 6, 1980 Wide

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Ellen Burstyn plays Edna McCauley, the wife of a man (Jeffrey DeMunn) who is killed in an auto crash. Edna herself survives, but not before enduring an "out of body" experience. Crippled in the accident, Edna heads to her hometown in Kansas to recuperate. There she discovers that she has the power to heal people, presumably a byproduct of her brief trip into the beyond. She accepts her gift, but resists the notion that she has been blessed with divine powers. On the other hand, her young lover

PG, 1 hr. 43 min.

Drama, Faith & Spirituality, Science Fiction & Fantasy

Directed By: Daniel Petrie

In Theaters: Sep 6, 1980 Wide

MCA Universal Home Video

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Cast

Ellen Burstyn
Edna McCauley
Sam Shepard
Cal Carpenter
Richard Farnsworth
Esco
Roberts Blossom
John Harper
Clifford David
George
Pamela Payton-Wright
Margaret
Jeffrey DeMunn
Joe McCauley
Eva Le Gallienne
Grandma Pearl
Lois Smith
Kathy
Madeleine Thornton-Sherwo...
Ruth
Richard Hamilton
Earl Carpenter
Carlin Glynn
Suzy Kroll
Lane Smith
Don
Penelope Allen
Ellie
Ebbe Roe Smith
Hank Peterson
Allison Balson
Bernard Behrens
Dr. Fisher
James Blendick
1st Scientist
Harvey Christiansen
Ned
Lou Fant
Harvey
Jessie Lee Fulton
Becky
David Haney
Jack Coldren
James N. Harrell
Doc Lurkin
Jennifer McAllister
Joanie
Shane Sinutko
Skateboard Boy
George Sperdakos
Dr. Hankins
Carol Williard
Nurse
William D. Wittliff
Man in Bar
John Tillinger
Dr. Herron
Vernon Weddle
2nd Scientist
Tom Taylor
Clyde
Edith Mills
Aunt Carrie
Ralph Roberts
Buck

Critic Reviews for Resurrection

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This rural tale is beuatifully acted by Ellen Burstyn and other, but its narrative is incoherent, trying to fuse new feminist ideas with sentimental conventions about the healing power of love.

December 24, 2006 Full Review Source: Screendaily

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Emanuel Levy

Screendaily

Resurrection is an extraordinary film about a healer and the power of love.

January 29, 2004 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

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one of ellen burstyn's very best performances and an interesting premise. Eva Le Gallienne does a beautiful job as the grandmother.

April 8, 2007

jay nixon

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The movie succeeds thanks to excellent performance by Ellen Burstyn. I liked the religion vs. supernatural angle of the story, and how it's restrained from becoming too sentimental. Unfortunately it was a bit uneven at times.

November 13, 2011

Gabriel Knight

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