Ironweed
Albany, Halloween, Ny, 1938. Francis Phelan and Helen Archer have been all bums, back in their arrival city. She was a singer on radio stations, he a significant league pitcher. Death surrounds them: she's ill, and a pal has cancer, he visits to and digs on graves. Dreams of the past haunt him he killed. That night, out drinking, Helen tries to sing at a pub. Fran meets a grandson and visits with his wife and kiddies. He could live, but decides it's not because of him. Helen gets their things and finds an hotel. Amidst their mistakes and dereliction, the film investigates their code of loyalty and equity.
Released: 1987-12-18
Genre:
Drama
Duration: 143
min
Country:
United States of America