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A Simple Twist of Fate (1994)

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Steve Martin produced, wrote, and starred in this modernized adaptation of the George Eliot novel Silas Marner. Martin is miserly small-town hermit Michael McCann, who hoards his wealth in the form of a rare coin collection. When his coins are stolen, McCann is ruined, but then he discovers an abandoned baby girl on his doorstep. Although he doesn't know it, the girl, whom McCann names Mathilda, is the illegitimate daughter of a prominent local politician, John Newland (Gabriel Byrne). Raising

PG-13, 1 hr. 46 min.

Drama, Comedy

Directed By: Gillies MacKinnon

In Theaters: Sep 2, 1994 Wide

On DVD: May 6, 2003

Cast

Steve Martin
Michael McCann
Gabriel Byrne
John Newland
Laura Linney
Nancy Newland
Catherine O'Hara
April Simon
Alana Austin
Mathilda McCann at age ...
Alyssa Austin
Mathilda McCann at age ...
Stephen Baldwin
Tanny Newland
Byron Jennings
Keating
Michael Des Barres
Bryce
Amelia Campbell
Marsha Swanson
Kellen Crosby
Lawrence (age 11)
Dan Chandler
Cop
Tom Even
Dad the Cop
Ed Grady
Judge Marcus
Anne Heche
Scott Higgs
Summons Server
Boyce Holleman
Politician #1
Stephanie Astalos Jones
Parent
Terry Loughlin
Cal
Carolyn McCormick
Elaine McCann
Janell McLeod
Court Stenographer
Muriel Moore
Mrs. Latham
Danny Nelson
Dr. Roberts
Afemo Omilami
Bailiff
Ric Reitz
Male Social Worker
Mary Nell Santacroce
Female Social Worker
Suzanne Stewart
Judge's Wife
Kristoffer Tabori
Libby Whittemore
Playgroup Mom
David Dwyer
Joe the Bartender
Tim Ware
Rob
Dianne Crittenden
Judson Vaughn
Politician #2
Mary Ann Hagen
Girl at Polo Game
Jon Kohler
Janitor
Alaina Mobley
Callie Mobley
Elizabeth Evans
Victoria Evans

Critic Reviews for A Simple Twist of Fate

All Critics (26) | Top Critics (8) | Fresh (9) | Rotten (12) | DVD (2)

One of Steve Martins most underated performances

April 22, 2005 Comment

Michael A. Smith

Nolan's Pop Culture Review Source: Nolan's Pop Culture Review

Inconsistent tone. Not quite a drama, definitely not a comedy. But it's not balanced, it's either/or.

August 13, 2003 Comment

Fred Topel

About.com

Good Intentions.....that's about it

September 17, 2002 Comment

Clint Morris

Moviehole

Dreary, misconceived movie about a man redeemed by the love of a child.

September 5, 2002 Comment

Nell Minow

Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies

Proves that the good life cannot be purchased but must be patiently constructed out of love and devotion.

August 23, 2002 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality and Practice

Steve Martin gives a quirky performance that holds interest.

August 15, 2002 Comment

Bob Bloom

Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)

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A moving and entertaining film. A Simple Twist of Fate, nevertheless is not the best of Steve Martin.

June 25, 2011

Lucas Martins

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This movie is about a man named Michael McCann (Steve Martin) who lives a lonely simple life. That is, until he finds an abandoned little girl on his doorstep. From there he goes on to adopt the young girl. But a custody battle erupts a couple years later. But of course it turns into a battle of money, which McCann

November 2, 2009

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