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What imprisons desires of the heart? - Far from Heaven
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Title: Far from Heaven

Release Date: 8 Nov 2002

Runtime: 1h 47m

Genre: Drama, Romance

Director: Focus Features, TF1 Films Production, Vulcan Productions, Killer Films, John Wells Productions, Section Eight

Production Companies: Focus Features, TF1 Films Production, Vulcan Productions, Killer Films, John Wells Productions, Section Eight

Overview: In 1950s Connecticut, a housewife's life is upended by a marital crisis and mounting racial tensions in society.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.038 (613 votes)

Cast

  • Cathy Whitaker: Julianne Moore
  • Frank Whitaker: Dennis Quaid
  • Raymond Deagan: Dennis Haysbert
  • Eleanor Fine: Patricia Clarkson
  • Sybil: Viola Davis
  • Dr. Bowman: James Rebhorn
  • Mrs. Leacock: Bette Henritze
  • Stan Fine: Michael Gaston
  • David Whitaker: Ryan Ward
  • Janice Whitaker: Lindsay Andretta
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