
Ironweed (1987)
Release Year: 1987
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: Диворасляк, Wolfsmilch, Jernurt, Tallo de hierro, Karhiainen, Ironweed - La force du destin, Xenoi stin idia poli, Gyomok között, El amor es un eterno vagabundo, Chwasty, Estranhos na Mesma Cidade, Gvozdeni korov, Järngräs, Чeртополох, Sonsuz matem
Director: Hector Babenco, Héctor Babenco
Writer: William Kennedy
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: HBO, Keith Barish Productions, TAFT Entertainment Pictures, TriStar Pictures
Genre: Drama, Film Based On A Novel
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
Similar:
Keywords
Keywords: 1930s, accidental death, albany, new york, alcoholic, bums, drifter, drunkenness, estranged father, forgiveness, ghosts of the past, haunted by the past, hobo, homelessness, living on the streets, loyalty, missions
Story
The movie 'Ironweed' follows an alcoholic drifter who returns to his hometown of Albany, New York for Halloween after being away for decades. The story takes place in the 1930s and revolves around this drifter's attempts to confront and overcome his past.
Summary
Directed by Héctor Babenco in 1987, 'Ironweed' is a drama film based on a novel set against the backdrop of the Great Depression. The story explores themes of alcoholism, homelessness, loyalty, and forgiveness as the protagonist attempts to make amends for his past actions.