Ironweed (1987)
Albany, New York, Halloween, 1938. Francis Phelan and Helen Archer are bums, back in their birth city. She was a singer on the radio, he a major league pitcher. Death surrounds them: she's sick, a pal has cancer, he digs graves at the cemetery and visits the grave of his infant son whom he dropped; visions of his past haunt him, including ghosts of two men he killed. That night, out drinking, Helen tries to sing at a bar. Next day, Fran visits his wife and children and meets a grandson. He could stay, but decides it's not for him. Helen gets their things out of storage and finds a hotel. Amidst their mistakes and dereliction, the film explores their code of fairness and loyalty.
Released: Dec 18, 1987
Runtime: 143 minutes
Genre: Drama
Stars: Jack Nicholson, Meryl Streep, Carroll Baker, Michael O'Keefe, Diane Venora, Fred Gwynne
Crew: Héctor Babenco (Director), Bonnie Timmermann (Casting), Steven Kirshoff (Special Effects Coordinator), Paul Boyington (Visual Effects Supervisor), Keith Barish (Producer), Clare Scarpulla (Assistant Art Director)