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Mr. North (1988)

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A young man freshly graduated from Yale (Anthony Edwards) moves to Rhode Island and finds himself with a strange power: the ability to create mild electric shocks through his hands. He begins to make friends around the community, and tries to help those around him by healing several minor sicknesses. Mr. North was the directorial debut for Danny Huston, the son of John Huston. ~ John Bush, Rovi

PG, 1 hr. 30 min.

Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy

Directed By: Danny Huston

In Theaters: Jul 22, 1988 Wide

On DVD: Feb 18, 2003

Virgin Vision

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Cast

Anthony Edwards
Theophilus North
Robert Mitchum
James McHenry Bosworth
Lauren Bacall
Mrs. Amelia Cranston
Harry Dean Stanton
Henry Simmons
Anjelica Huston
Persis Bosworth-Tennyso...
Mary Stuart Masterson
Elspeth Skeel
Virginia Madsen
Sally Boffin
Tammy Grimes
Sarah Baily-Lewis
David Warner
Dr. Angus McPherson
Hunter Carson
Galloper Skeel
Christopher Durang
YMCA Clerk
Mark Metcalf
George Harkness Skeel
Katharine Houghton
Mary Skeel
Jason Adams
Johnny
Mara Clark
YMCA Visitor
Dick Durock
Bouncer
Ellen Hamilton Latzen
ADA
Christopher Lawford
Michael Patrick Ennis I...
Bill L. McDonald
YMCA Visitor
Richard McElvain
Patron in Billiard Parl...
Al Ruban
Court Clerk
Richard Woods
Willie
Frank Dolan
Patron in Billiard Parl...
Cleveland Amory
Mr. Danforth
Barbara Blossom
YMCA Visitor
Arthur Bowen
Claybourne Tantamount
Albert H. Conti
Arresting Officer
Lucas N. Hall
Joseph Denby
Thomas-Lawrence Hand
Luther Denby
Allegra Huston
Miss Wetmore
Richard Kneeland
Butler Venable
William Lynch
Bartender
John Heeney McKay
YMCA Visitor
Judge Thomas H. Needham
Judge
Linda Peterson
Mrs. Denby
Harriet Rogers
T. Liselotte
Layla Sommers
Natalie Denby
Marieta Tree
Amanda Venable
Katherine Wiatt
Eloise

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Encourages us to turn our attentions to the art of healing, the choices involved in personal ethics, and the little virtues of life.

March 27, 2004 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

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A really great cast makes this movie a lot of fun to watch.

February 14, 2010

Jason Reneau

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i watched mr. north over twenty years ago, and i enjoyed it. i have been trying to remember the title of this movie for two decades until i came across it last night while watching a documentary on john huston, the father of the director this movie, danny huston. so happy to rediscover Mr. North. with all due respect

February 12, 2011

Daniel Chow

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