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Magnolia

1999, Movie, R, 188 mins

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A sprawling, leisurely film that recalls Robert Altman's Nashville in both idiosyncrasy and emotional depth as it strolls through the lives of several unhappy Angelenos. They include spiritually conflicted Julianne Moore, trophy wife of dying TV mogul Jason Robards; Earl's home-care nurse Philip Seymour Hoffman; and Earl's estranged son, misogynistic motivational speaker Tom Cruise, who changed his name in an attempt to bury his family past. Read the complete review for Magnolia
Year: 1999
Rated R

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Cast
Julianne Moore: Linda Partridge
William H. Macy: Quiz Kid Donnie Smith
John C. Reilly: Jim Kurring
Tom Cruise: Frank T.J. Mackey
Philip Baker Hall: Jimmy Gator
Philip Seymour Hoffman: Phil Parma

 

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