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| Director: Daniel Petrie
Actors: Ellen Burstyn, Sam Shepard, Richard Farnsworth, Roberts Blossom, Clifford David
Studio: Universal Studios
Buy Used: $21.95
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Rating:  59 reviews
Sales Rank: 1378
Format: Color, Hifi Sound, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 103 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6300182541
UPC: 096896604736
EAN: 9786300182547
ASIN: 6300182541
Theatrical Release Date: September 26, 1980
Release Date: January 1, 1998
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Shipping: International shipping available
Condition: former rental, box has wear, plays fine, ships immediately, box cut to fit case, faded/wear - we offer Priority Mail and Global Priority Mail
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| Customer Reviews:
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ONE OF THE BEST EVER! July 26, 2000
Selketsnow (Texas)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
I taped this movie from TV, a long time ago. I thought it would be reshown, but it has not been, to my knowledge. Despite my e-mailing the networks, they seemed uninterested in showing it again, therefore my copy is in very poor condition; needing to be replaced, badly. I have been looking for it, on video for ages, either with no success, or an unusually high price tag attached, for some reason. I absolutely love this movie, as it has something for everyone. It is a very well written and acted drama, with both Ellen Burstyn and Sam Shepard "playing off" each other perfectly. The supporting cast is also as good as it gets. Not only does Ellen's character want to leave this "gift" behind, but Sam Shepard does not appreciate it, as he views it more a curse, than blessing; feeling it is something that will distroy, their already, struggling relationship. Even when he sees what the "gift" affords to people in need, it is beyond his grasp to accept. This is a hard-edged movie, but has such a soft undertone and so much feeling and love, plus the struggle by Ellen Burstyn, as she tries to reason why this gift has been given to her, as she feels totally unworthy, therefore she rages against it, trying to throw it away..then.. the final acceptance of something that is truly a gift from God and therefore, should not be questioned. Anyone who wants to be inspired by a truly wonderful movie that will leave you with that "feel good" feeling... this is the movie to do just that! I hope others will enjoy it, as much as I have.
 Ellen Burstyn in a jewel of a film! July 27, 2002
ryan cole (murfreesboro, tn United States)
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
Ellen Burstyn plays Edna a woman who gets into an automobile accident, and loses her husban. When she emerges from the accident she learns that she has a rare gift of healing people. She ends up trying to heal the people in her town, but when the non-believers meet up with her there are consequences. This is an emotional film, with the final scene being the most moving and thought provoking scene ever to be filmed. The late Richard Farnsworth is in stellar form as a gas station attendant in his brief role that takes on added significance as the story progresses. Stage star Eva LeGalliane, though, steals the movie with her portrayal of a supporting mother who will stop at nothing to support her daughter and to protect her from others.
Everyone should get a copy of this film to see how people are suppost to treat others and how we create our own destinies and our own miracles in life. 2 1980 ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS:
BEST ACTRESS-ELLEN BURSTYN
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS-EVA LeGALLIENE
Bootleg DVD copy October 26, 2005
Old Man (Lakeland, MN United States)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
For those who are sick of waiting for this great film to become available on DVD, I have found a few bootleg copies on ebay recently. They are transfered from tape and not in WS and no extras, but for those who have worn out their VHS tapes, it's better than nothing!
bioenergy healing August 14, 2002
antonie hansen (prescott valley, AZ United States)
11 out of 15 found this review helpful
From an insider at Universal Studios I learned that this screenplay portrayed an amalgam of a number of "healing" episodes into one. This reviewer, is also a healer even though not as powerful as the character depicted. The healing power related in this picture is also known as bioenergy and is not connected to any religious power. It is within all of us, if only we would let it emerge.The very basis or successful bioenergy is based solely on unconditional love for an even total stranger. The emphasis is on the unconditional reaching out to out to another person, who is ailing. Remember though that not everyone can be healed, especially those who use illness for attention.The portrayal by Ellen Burstyn in her actions is overwhelming in its accuracy and also the thoughts of the maniacal fundamentalist who believes that this gift is from the devil; it isn't.
The Best Film I've Ever Seen Ellen Burstyn Do February 2, 2003
11 out of 13 found this review helpful
Ellen plays a woman who suffers a near death experience and tragedy to find that she has developed the power to heal people. The scene where she climbs into the tragically stricken womans hospital bed to heal her and visually takes the womans deformity into her own body is nothing short of Oscar winning acting at the highest level.The film has a slow start, is typically dated in the costuming and sets, but Ellen shows the actors of today how to take a sow's ear and turn it into a silk purse.This movie is a fantastic choice to curl up with on a bad winter day and get lost in. I highly recommend it and I don't waste my time reviewing ANYTHING unless I truly believe in the product. Buy it.
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