Affliction is a 1997 drama film I watched because James Coburn is in it. Coburn won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his work here. Based on the 1989 novel of the same name by Russell Banks, the film also stars Nick Nolte, Sissy Spacek, and Willem Dafoe. Just pause a moment and consider that cast. How can you not watch it?! It's available free on Tubi or on Freevee.
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Roger Ebert gives it a full four stars, particularly noting "Nolte and Coburn are magnificent in this film". Rotten Tomatoes has a critics consensus score of 88%.
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...we all have our own special afflictions.
ReplyDeleteI guess, but sometimes I think some folks lead charmed lives.
DeleteYou're right -- a great cast!
ReplyDeleteJames Coburn especially is a treasure.
DeleteI'm sorry, but I have never heard of James Coburn! Valerie
ReplyDeleteOh, dear! He's got a lot of talent and a real presence on-screen.
DeleteI'll take a look at it because of Nick Nolte
ReplyDeleteI hope you like it :)
DeleteThis had to be made before that because I rented it on DVD in 2013 and they were so young. Yes, came out in 1997. Quite a cast, yes. Would be a good one to rewatch. :)
ReplyDeleteCorrected, thanks. Where'd I get that wrong year? :(
DeleteCertainly a good cast.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Yes! :)
DeleteThat's a great cast, but I don't think I've seen this film. Hope it was a good FRiday.
ReplyDeleteSunny here but chilly. I stayed home :)
DeleteI agree... how can you not watch it with that cast? And it's free!! I'm sold.
ReplyDeleteI love the free part :)
DeleteI'll look for it on Freevee, my favorite streaming service.
ReplyDeleteYou can add that free Tubi app on Roku. It offers a lot, and totally free.
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