Summary Reuben is a drinker and brawler who runs afoul of the law and lands a long prison term. He leaves behind Roberta (Kelly Lynch), his wife and mother of nine. Also part of the extended family is Beal (Patrick McGaw), who becomes Roberta's sometime lover and possesses the famous Bean short fuse. All this is observed by Earlene (Martha Plimpton), a neighbor under the thumb of a strict religious father. Her dad warns her against any contact, but, despite the Beans' crude ways, the young woman is drawn to them. Their earthiness, directness, and unity stand in sharp contrast to her oppressive family life. View more details
Directed : Jennifer Warren
Written : Bill Phillips Carolyn Chute
Stars : Kelly Lynch Rutger Hauer Martha Plimpton Patrick McGaw
Genres : Drama
Release date : Nov 22, 1994
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Filming locations : Washington, USA
Production companies : Live Entertainment KCET American Playhouse
Summary Reuben is a drinker and brawler who runs afoul of the law and lands a long prison term. He leaves behind Roberta (Kelly Lynch), his wife and mother of nine. Also part of the extended family is Beal (Patrick McGaw), who becomes Roberta's sometime lover and possesses the famous Bean short fuse. All this is observed by Earlene (Martha Plimpton), a neighbor under the thumb of a strict religious father. Her dad warns her against any contact, but, despite the Beans' crude ways, the young woman is drawn to them. Their earthiness, directness, and unity stand in sharp contrast to her oppressive family life. View more details
Genres : Drama
Release date : Nov 22, 1994
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Filming locations : Washington, USA
Production companies : Live Entertainment KCET American Playhouse
