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Orpheus Descending (1990) (TV)
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24 September 1990 (USA) morePlot:
Val Xavier is a drifter in 1940's Mississippi who brings new life to an Italian immigrant woman trapped in a loveless marriage. more | add synopsisUser Comments:
Nothing too special as a *film*, but a great film of a play. more (3 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Kevin Anderson | ... | Val Xavier |
| Brad Sullivan | ... | Jabe Torrance |
| Manning Redwood | ... | Talbot |
 | Vanessa Redgrave | ... | Lady Torrance |
| Sloane Shelton | ... | Beulah |
 | Patti Allison | ... | Dolly Hamma |
| Pat McNamara | ... | Peewee |
| Michael McCarty | ... | Dog Hamma |
| Buddy Saba Taweel | ... | Papa Romano |
| Jaquilin Sadler | ... | Lady as Child |
| Doyle Richmond | ... | Conjure Man |
 | Miriam Margolyes | ... | Vee Talbot |
| Anne Twomey | ... | Carol Cutrere |
| Marlene Cameron | ... | Eva Temple |
| Peg Small | ... | Sister Temple |
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1.33 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Jacksonville, Florida, USAFun Stuff
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The original Broadway production of "Orpheus Descending" by Tennessee Williams opened at the Martin Beck Theater on March 21, 1957 and ran for 68 performances. moreFAQ
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Peter Hall has proved his talent on stage time and time again, but didn't always get the best showcase for his talent on the screen. With the classic play of "Orpheus Descending", Hall takes brilliant command of his performers. Kevin Anderson plays the 'stranger in a strange land', a rebel by the name of Val Xavier. His attitude and relationship with Lady Torrance rings with true feeling.
The issues of racism, adultery, and murder give this film a sort of forbidden feeling. This is not in part due to the fact that a part of most characters portrayed contain a part of ourselves. Every event, every bit of dialogue, builds up to a shocker of an ending that is sure to surprise and disgust.
7.4 out of 10