Ironweed
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Ironweed

Hard times and Good times. Francis and Helen.

An alcoholic drifter spends Halloween in his hometown of Albany, New York after returning there for the first time in decades.

Drama

Why watch this

An alcoholic drifter spends Halloween in his hometown of Albany, New York after returning there for the first time in decades.

Released December 18, 1987

Quick facts

Language
en
Status
Released
Votes
143
Seasons
-

Top cast

The faces you are about to watch.

Jack Nicholson

Jack Nicholson

Francis Phelan

Meryl Streep

Meryl Streep

Helen Archer

Carroll Baker

Carroll Baker

Annie Phelan

Michael O'Keefe

Michael O'Keefe

Billy

Diane Venora

Diane Venora

Peg

Fred Gwynne

Fred Gwynne

Oscar Reo

Margaret Whitton

Margaret Whitton

Katrina

Tom Waits

Tom Waits

Rudy

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