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AVALON

Director:

  Barry Levinson
  

Year Released:

  1990

Jan's Rating:

Rich's Rating:

4.5 out of 5

4 out of 5

Key Performances:

  Elizabeth Perkins
  Joan Plowright
  Armin Mueller-Stahl
  Adain Quinn
  Elijiah Wood
Movie Haiku:Thought-provoking drama of acculturation following one immigrant family through three generations. This middle-class version of THE GODFATHER saga vividly depicts the consequences of reaching out to grasp the American dream. To unlock the meaning, “follow the money.” An underrated classic that reveals new layers with each viewing.

ADDITIONAL FF2 INFO ABOUT THIS FILM:

Women filmmakers?

  No

Jewish content?

  No

Haiku Posted:

  1999