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Murphy's Romance

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Original title

Murphy's Romance

Year

1985

Running time

107 min.

Country

United States

Director

Martin Ritt

Screenwriter

Irving Ravetch, Harriet Frank Jr.

Cast

Music

Carole King

Cinematography

William A. Fraker

Producer

Columbia Pictures, Fogwood Films

Genre

Romance. Drama | Romantic Drama. Small Town Life (North-american)

Synopsis

Emma (Sally Field) is a divorced woman with a teen aged boy who moves into a small town and tries to make a go of a horse ranch. Murphy (James Garner) is the town druggist who steers business her way. Things are going along predictably until her ex husband shows up, needing a place to stay. The three of them form an intricate circle, Emma's son liking Murphy, but desperately wanting his father back.

Awards: 1985: 2 Nominations for Oscar: Best Actor (James Garner) & Cinematography

1985: Golden Globes: Nom. Best Actor in a Comedy/Musical (Garner) & Actress (Field)

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Murphy's Romance

1985

Martin Ritt

5.6

(290)