Die Abbotts - Wenn Haß die Liebe tötet
(1997)
Regisseur:
Pat O'ConnorSchauspieler:
Joaquin Phoenix, Jennifer Connelly, Liv Tyler, Billy CrudupUS-amerikanisches Drama aus dem Jahr 1997. Der Film ist zeitlich in den 1950ern angesiedelt. Die Brüder Doug und Jacey lernen die Schwestern Abbott kennen. Doch während Dougs Gefühle für Pamela Abbot aufrichtig sind, will Jacey Genugtuung, indem er sich an die beiden älteren Schwestern ranmacht. Er macht Vater Abbott für den Tod seines Vaters verantwortlich.
In the 1950s, brothers Jacey and Doug Holt, who come from the poorer side of their sleepy Midwestern town, vie for the affections of the wealthy, lovely Abbott sisters. Lady-killer Jacey alternates between Eleanor and Alice, wanting simply to break the hearts of rich young women. But sensitive Doug has a real romance with Pamela, which Jacey and the Abbott patriarch, Lloyd, both frown upon.
In the 1950s, brothers Jacey and Doug Holt, who come from the poorer side of their sleepy Midwestern town, vie for the affections of the wealthy, lovely Abbott sisters. Lady-killer Jacey alternates between Eleanor and Alice, wanting simply to break the hearts of rich young women. But sensitive Doug has a real romance with Pamela, which Jacey and the Abbott patriarch, Lloyd, both frown upon.