A Thousand Acres

1997
15
1h 45m

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6.1/10

5.9K

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Michelle Pfeiffer and Jessica Lange in A Thousand Acres (1997)

Lucy Worsley's Royal Myths & Secrets: Marie Antoinette: The Doomed Queen

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A family is torn apart after a father gives his valuable farm land to his daughters.A family is torn apart after a father gives his valuable farm land to his daughters.A family is torn apart after a father gives his valuable farm land to his daughters.

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IMDb RATING

6.1/10

5.9K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 2 wins & 1 nomination

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Trailer 2:47

Lucy Worsley's Royal Myths & Secrets: Marie Antoinette: The Doomed Queen

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Trivia
According to an article in Premiere Magazine 1997, all extras in the film had to sign an agreement promising not to attempt to approach/speak to actresses Michelle Pfeiffer or Jessica Lange.

Goofs
The film is set in Iowa but there is a State of Illinois certification sticker on the church kitchen-window frame.

Quotes
Rose: We're not going to be sad. We're going to be angry till we die.

Connections
Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: The Game/The End of Violence/L.A. Confidential/The Disappearance of Garcia Lorca (1997)

Soundtracks
Harleys & Horses
Written by Ron Keel, Hal Michael Monti and Ralph Borchert
Performed by Ron Keel
Courtesy of MasterSource

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Featured review

7/10

One for the actors.

A Jane Smiley novel, loosely based on Shakespeare's KING LEAR about the Cook family and its dark secrets. Director Moorhouse seems tamed in her approach, allowing the characters to step forward and take a bow. And how could you go wrong with the talents of Pfeiffer, Lange, Leigh, Firth, Carradine and Robards?