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Orpheus Descending
Orpheus Descending

Orpheus Descending

June 1, 1990
1h 57m
TV Movie
Romance
Drama
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100
Audience
40/100
Story
78/100
Acting
83/100
Cinematography
85/100
Soundtrack
75/100

Val Xavier is a drifter in 1940's Mississippi who brings new life to an Italian immigrant woman trapped in a loveless marriage.

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Details

Director
Peter Hall
Cast
Vanessa Redgrave, Kevin Anderson, Miriam Margolyes, Brad Sullivan, Michael Emerson, Patti Allison, Sloane Shelton, Manning Redwood, Pat McNamara, Anne Twomey
Release Date
June 1, 1990
Production
Turner Pictures (I), The Nederlander Organization

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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Mo
MovieCritic
Critic
December 15, 2023🇺🇸 US
90/100

An outstanding film that delivers on all fronts. The performances are stellar, and the direction is impeccable. Highly recommended for fans of the genre.

Story: 92Acting: 95Cinematography: 88Soundtrack: 85
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FilmFan123
User
December 10, 2023🇬🇧 GB
98/100

Absolutely loved it! The story kept me engaged from start to finish, and the visuals were breathtaking. One of the best I've seen this year.

Story: 97Acting: 99Cinematography: 99Soundtrack: 96
Ci
CinemaExpert
Critic
December 5, 2023🇫🇷 FR
70/100

While the film has its moments, it falls short in some areas. The pacing is uneven, but the strong performances make up for it somewhat.

Story: 65Acting: 80Cinematography: 75Soundtrack: 60

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