The Amati Girls (2001)
Movie Info
This family drama by actress and first-time director Anne DeSalvo centers around four adult sisters who are forced to re-evaluate their situations after tragedy strikes. The oldest of the clan, Grace (Mercedes Ruehl), is called upon to be the tower of strength, even though she is widely perceived to be a replica of their mother Dolly (Cloris Leachman), a woman who, like Grace, has unfailingly devoted much of her life to a husband who doesn't appreciate her as he should. Christine (Sean Young) is separated from her job-obsessed husband Paul (Jamey Sheridan), and contemplates divorcing him even though they have a young daughter. Another sister, Denise (Dinah Manoff), rejects the idea of marriage despite the advances of boyfriend Lawrence (Mark Harmon); youngest sister Dolores (Lily Knight) has become mentally challenged due to an accident, and has trouble relating to her older siblings. Dolores has found a romantic interest, but the family feels she is unable to cope with such an attachment at her age. Through the aid of Dolly's sisters Splendora (Lee Grant) and Loretta (Edith Fields), the family tries to retain its bond and deal with unexpected tragedy.
Cast
Mercedes Ruehl
as Grace
as Grace
Paul Sorvino
as Joe
as Joe
Cloris Leachman
as Dolly
as Dolly
Lee Grant
as Aunt Splendora
as Aunt Splendora
Sean Young
as Christine
as Christine
Mark Harmon
as Lawrence
as Lawrence
Dinah Manoff
as Denise
as Denise
Lily Knight
as Dolores
as Dolores
Jamey Sheridan
as Paul
as Paul
Edith Fields
as Aunt Loretta
as Aunt Loretta
Marissa Leigh
as Laura
as Laura
Doug Spinuzza
as Armand
as Armand
Sam McMurray
as Brian
as Brian
Joe V. Greco
as Uncle Frankie
as Uncle Frankie
Cassie Cole
as Carla
as Carla
Kyle Sabihy
as Joey
as Joey
Asher Gold
as Peter
as Peter
Matt Winston
as Johnny Barlotta
as Johnny Barlotta
Garrison Hershberger
as Kevin
as Kevin
Anne De Salvo
as Cathy
as Cathy
Sal Viscuso
as Father Dedice
as Father Dedice
Anna Berger
as Stella
as Stella
Don Marino
as Sam
as Sam
Kivi Rogers
as Mike
as Mike
John Capodice
as Danny
as Danny
Robert Picardo
as Grace's Doctor
as Grace's Doctor
Fred Tucker
as Stage Manager
as Stage Manager
Carol Ann Susi
as Ticket Seller
as Ticket Seller
Nikki Harris
as Flight Attendant
as Flight Attendant
Maria Cina
as Rockie's Girl
as Rockie's Girl
Larrisa Joy
as Italian Class Student
as Italian Class Student
Jay Acovone
as Mr. Moltianni
as Mr. Moltianni
Michelle Joyner
as Moviegoer
as Moviegoer
Anthony Pontrello
as Nick the Bartender
as Nick the Bartender
Critic Reviews for The Amati Girls
All Critics (13) | Top Critics (5) | Fresh (6) | Rotten (7)
This movie's unhurried pace might bore kids.
December 15, 2010 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
A film about four Italian American sisters struggling with love, faith, and death that embraces the feeling function of the human repertoire of emotions.
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
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