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A Time Of Destiny (1988)

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Martin (William Hurt) and Jack (Timothy Hutton) are World War II soldiers who go from being army buddies to bitter enemies during the war in this uneven melodrama. Not realizing they are brothers-in-law, Martin eventually learns that Jack is married to his sister Josie (Melissa Leo). On their wedding night, Josie's father Jorge (Francisco Rabal) had abducted her in an attempt to dominate her with his old-world ideals of marriage. When Jorge drowns in a lake after the car skids off the road,

PG-13, 1 hr. 58 min.

Drama

Directed By: Gregory Nava

In Theaters: Apr 22, 1988 Wide

Nelson Entertainment

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Cast

William Hurt
Marty Lawrence
Timothy Hutton
Jack McKenna
Melissa Leo
Josie Larraneta
Stockard Channing
Margaret Larraneta
Megan Follows
Irene Larraneta
Francisco Rabal
Jorge Larraneta
Concha Hidalgo
Sebastiana Larraneta
Frederick Coffin
Ed
David Gilliam
Nelson
Justin Gocke
Young Martin Larraneta
Jeff Harding
Sergeant
John Hawker
Porter on Train
Erik Holland
Colonel in US
John O'Leary
Father Basil
Peter Palmer
Policeman
Alan Tilvern
Father Tony
Sam Vlahos
Lawyer
Henry Bumstead
Colonel in Italy
Wallis Nicita
Julie Philips
WAC
Felix Arcarazo
Young Jorge Larraneta
Robin Bennett
Reporter
Nicolasa Calvo
Young Sebastiana
Allan Chambers
Gas Station Attendant
Joe Faust
Rancher
Nancy Gair
Army Nurse
Ralph Gallucci
Priest at Funeral
Charmaine Glennon
Sister at Desk
Vjenceslav Kapural
Basque Relative
Art Koustik
Gabby
Bill Luckey
Cousin
Elizabeth Nava
Aunt
Kelly Pacheco
Young Josie Larraneta
Jasmina Pasalic
Italian Girl
Predrag Pedja Petrovic
Lieutenant
George Reel
Man at the Train
Mike Robelo
Bonifacio
Harriet Robinson
Sister in Hall
Rolf Saxon
Kentucky
Francisco Senosiain
Eppie
John Thatcher
Young George
Darin Willis
Bellboy
Michael Miller
Cement Truck Driver
Ron Davis
Businessman
Mark Burton
Bernotsky

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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.

October 15, 2007 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com

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Emanuel Levy

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Confused mess maroons a gifted cast

March 29, 2003 Comment

James Sanford

Kalamazoo Gazette

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