On Valentine's Day
1986 · 106 min · ★ 5.7 · Drama
In 1917, Elizabeth defies her wealthy parents by running off and marrying Horace Robedaux, a young man of humble prospects. Her parents have not spoken to her since - even though the couple lives in a rooming house nearby, they are struggling financially, and she is pregnant.
Directed by Ken Harrison · Written by Horton Foote
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Hallie Foote Elizabeth Robedaux -
William Converse-Roberts Horace Robedaux -
Michael Higgins Mr. Vaughn -
Rochelle Oliver Mrs. Vaughn -
Richard Jenkins Bobby Pate - J Jeanne McCarthy Bessie
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Steven Hill George Tyler -
Irma P. Hall Aunt Charity -
Matthew Broderick Brother -
Carol Goodheart Miss Ruth - H Horton Foote Jr. Steve Tyler
Make it a double feature
3h 37m togetherA close match in mood and era.
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