Forbidden Choices Movie Review 1994

Problems and attractions of the white trash Bean family as observed by enthralled neighbor girl Earlene (Plimpton). Hot-tempered Reuben Bean (Hauer) has just landed a long prison term, leaving his brood of nine in the care of lover Roberta (Lynch), who's also involved with Bean nephew Beal (McGaw). Downtrodden Earlene is only too eager to give in to handsome Beal's charms, leading to more heartbreak. Based on Carolyn Chute's novel "The Beans of Egypt, Maine." Directorial debut of Warren.

Distribution

Warner/Elektra/Atlantic (WEA) Corp., 9451 LBJ Fwy., Ste. 107, Dallas, TX 75243, Phone: (972)234-6200, Fax: (972)699-9343, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS
Running time 109 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Family Drama, Tragedy, Hard Knock Life

Screenplay

Bill Phillips

Cast

Martha Plimpton, Kelly Lynch, Rutger Hauer, Patrick McGaw, Richard Sanders

Cinematography

Stevan Larner

Director

Jennifer Warren

Music

Peter Manning Rob

Producer

Rosilyn Heller, Lindsay Law, III Miles A. Copeland, American Playhouse Theatrical Films, LIVE Entertainment