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Orphans (1987) | 
| Director: Alan J. Pakula
Actors: Albert Finney, Matthew Modine, Kevin Anderson, John Kellogg, Anthony Heald
Studio: Warner Home Video
List Price: $19.98
Buy Used: $4.49
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Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 11175
Format: Color, Ntsc
Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 115 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6301652045
UPC: 010083045317
EAN: 9786301652049
ASIN: 6301652045
Theatrical Release Date: September 18, 1987
Release Date: January 1, 1998
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Condition: All else is very good. outside of case has several old stickers, cassette has 2 old stickers. We ship daily! The Rogue Valley Media Exchange (RVME) is owned and operated by the Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library (RVML), which is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization.
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Mesmerizing performances August 30, 2005
Bomojaz (South Central PA, USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Lyle Kessler's powerful play brought very stagely to the screen, featuring three extraordinary performances. Two bothers share a dilapidated house in Newark. The older brother, Treat (Matthew Modine), is a petty thief with a wild temper who steals to put food on the table. The younger boy, Philip (Kevin Anderson), is kept a prisoner in the house, afraid to go out for fear of germs and a million other "dangers." Treat has complete control of him (he calls it "taking care" of him). One day Treat brings home a loud drunk (Albert Finney) he met in a bar with the idea of rolling him; he learns the guy is rich and decides to kidnap him. Finney becomes a surrogate father to the boys, getting Philip not to fear the world so much and Treat to control his temper and not hate so much (though less successfully). It is obvious throughout that we are watching a stage production tranferred onto film, and character development evolves only as it would on a stage and not as it might on film. But the three characters (and the writing) are so powerful that they are amazing to watch. A truly brilliant production. So where's the DVD??
Orphans January 9, 2000
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
What a pleasure it is to see such fine performances from such great actors. Orphans was a great play before it became a fantastic film by the late great Alan J. Pakula. Bravo to all those involved.
This superb film should be on DVD!! March 31, 2005
Danny M. Hobbs (Tigard, OR United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Orphan Treat (Matthew Modine) has built a fiercely protected life for his younger brother Phillip (Kevin Anderson) in their crumbling family home. While Treat provides a subsistence living through petty theft, Phillip stays home, living in an extended childhood of play and fear of the outside world. But when Treat brings home Harold, a suave crook on the run and an orphan himself, all three lives are forever changed.
By turns funny, touching, and tragic, this character-driven drama is superbly cast. Modine plays a lean, cagey Treat who is operating at the limits of his intelligence. Anderson fairly flits around the house, turning somersaults and peering from behind his long hair like one of Peter Pan's lost boys. And Finney is wonderful, as always.
Somebody, PLEASE remaster this excellent film and release it on DVD.
Wonderful Acting and Story February 19, 2000
Carrie E White (USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
WONDERFUL Film! I wish the audience for this film had been larger. Excellent performances by Modine, Anderson and Finney. You will, Laugh, Cry and Think. Recently bought the film to share with others.
FINALLY A MOVIE THAT TEACHES THAT YOUTHS CAN TRIUMPH January 25, 1999
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
this movie warmed my heart. finney and modine put on a great performance. and anderson is fun-loving and comedic. Orphans brings out the child in a person. it is a great "encouragement" :)
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