After El Norte, this is a step down for Gregory Nava: A misguided, miscast family melodrama about honor, friendship and revenge; in the leads, two good actors, William Hurt and Timothy Hutton, give disappointing performances.
A Time of Destiny (1988)
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Reviews Counted:3
Fresh:1
Rotten:2
Average Rating:N/A
Runtime: 1 hr 58 mins
Genre: Dramas
Synopsis: Two young lovers, forbidden to see each other run off to elope. The father pursues the two and tragedy strikes. Martin, the disturbed son of the patriarch, wants revenge.
Starring: William Hurt, Timothy Hutton, Melissa Leo, Francisco Rabal
Starring: William Hurt, Timothy Hutton, Melissa Leo, Francisco Rabal, Stockard Channing, Concha Hidalgo
Director: Gregory Nava
Director: Gregory Nava
Composer: Ennio Morricone
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