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Orpheus Descending (1990)

1990-06-01 · 1h 57m · EN
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Val Xavier is a drifter in 1940's Mississippi who brings new life to an Italian immigrant woman trapped in a loveless marriage.

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Tennessee WilliamsWriterPeter HallDirector

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Vanessa RedgraveVanessa RedgraveLady TorranceKevin AndersonKevin AndersonVal XavierMiriam MargolyesMiriam MargolyesVee TalbotBrad SullivanBrad SullivanJabe TorranceMichael EmersonMichael EmersonClownPatti AllisonPatti AllisonDolly HammaSloane SheltonSloane SheltonBeulah

Keywords

Mississippi riverDrifter

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · Romance · Tv MovieTheme affinityMississippi River · DrifterMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference288213

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Frequently asked questions about Orpheus Descending

What is Orpheus Descending about?

Val Xavier is a drifter in 1940's Mississippi who brings new life to an Italian immigrant woman trapped in a loveless marriage.

How long is Orpheus Descending?

Orpheus Descending has a runtime of 117 minutes.