Inventing the Abbotts
📖 Synopsis
In the 1950s, brothers Jacey and Doug Holt, who come from the poorer side of their sleepy Midwestern town, vie for the affections of the wealthy, lovely Abbott sisters. Lady-killer Jacey alternates between Eleanor and Alice, wanting simply to break the hearts of rich young women. But sensitive Doug has a real romance with Pamela, which Jacey and the Abbott patriarch, Lloyd, both frown upon.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “When you want it all but can't have it, there's only one way to handle life... invent it.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Director
- Pat O'Connor
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Joaquin PhoenixDoug Holt
Liv TylerPamela Abbott
Jennifer ConnellyEleanor Abbott
Billy CrudupJacey Holt
Joanna GoingAlice Abbott
Kathy BakerHelen Holt
Will PattonLloyd Abbott
Michael SuttonSteve
Garrett M. BrownWebb Crosby
Barbara WilliamsJoan Abbott🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Inventing the Abbotts about?
- In the 1950s, brothers Jacey and Doug Holt, who come from the poorer side of their sleepy Midwestern town, vie for the affections of the wealthy, lovely Abbott sisters. Lady-killer Jacey alternates between Eleanor and Alice, wanting simply to break the hearts of rich young women. But sensitive Doug has a real romance with Pamela, which Jacey and the Abbott patriarch, Lloyd, both frown upon.
- Who directed Inventing the Abbotts?
- Inventing the Abbotts was directed by Pat O'Connor.
- When was Inventing the Abbotts released?
- Inventing the Abbotts was released on April 4, 1997.
- How long is Inventing the Abbotts?
- Inventing the Abbotts has a runtime of 1h 50m.
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