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19/09/1997 Drama, Romance 1h 50m
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In love and life there's only one way to go.

Overview

Korean War--era veterans and ex-classmates "Gunner" Casselman and "Sonny" Burns reunite upon their return home. Gunner, who spent the war years abroad, is trying to convince his mother that his gal Marty is good enough for him, while Sonny, who was stationed stateside, is torn between loyal Buddy and tempting Gale Ann. As they commiserate, the men realize that they're outgrowing the lives they lived before the war.

  1. Mark Pellington

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Jeremy Davies

    Williard 'Sonny' Burns

  2. Ben Affleck

    Tom 'Gunner' Casselman

  3. Amy Locane

    Buddy Porter

  4. Rachel Weisz

    Marty Pilcher

  5. Jill Clayburgh

    Alma Burns

  6. Rose McGowan

    Gale Ann Thayer

  7. John Lordan

    Elwood Burns

  8. Robert Swan

    Luke

  9. Lesley Ann Warren

    Nina Casselman

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Reviews

A review by Wuchak
Written by Wuchak on 2025-09-25
**_Escaping the shackles of religious legalism_**

In 1954, two 24 years-old men return to Indianapolis after the Korean War (Jeremy Davies and Ben Affleck). It turns out they went to the same school, but frail Sonny was a shy writer for the school paper whereas studly Gunner was popular. They form a lasting bond as they drink and chase women (Amy Locane, Rachel Weisz and Rose McGowan).

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$86,175.00

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