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'''''Square Dance''''' was a [[Film|movie]] written by [[Alan Hines]], directed by [[Daniel Petrie]] and first released on March, [[1987]]. [[Winona Ryder]] starred as Gemma, a 13 year-old [[country]] [[girl]] who lives with her Grandpa Dillard ([[Jason Robards]]). At some point, Gemma is visited by her mother with an offer to come stay with her in the [[city]]. Her mother is now married and can provide for her. Gemma accepts and soon finds herself in a new environment. She becomes acquainted with and grows close to the [[Mental retardation|mentally retarded]] Rory ([[Rob Lowe]]). The rest of the film focuses in a series of bitter-sweet experiences that eventually return Gemma to the country. The film was not commercially successful but Rob Lowe was nominated for a [[Golden Globe Award]]. |
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| name = Square Dance |
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| image = Squaredancewinona.jpg |
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| caption = DVD cover |
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| song producer = [[Daniel Petrie]] |
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| producer = Daniel Petrie<br>[[Michael Nesmith]] |
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| writer = Alan Hines |
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| starring = [[Jason Robards]]<br>[[Jane Alexander]]<br>[[Winona Ryder]]<br>[[Rob Lowe]]<br>Deborah Richter |
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| music = [[Bruce Broughton]] |
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| cinematography = Jacek Laskus |
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| editing = |
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| studio = [[NBC Productions]] |
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| distributor = [[Island Records|Island Pictures]] |
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| released = {{Film date|1987|02|20}} |
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| runtime = 112 minutes |
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| country = [[United States]] |
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| awards = |
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| language = [[English language|English]] |
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'''''Square Dance''''' is a [[1987 in film|1987]] drama film written by Alan Hines, who also wrote the novel of the same name. The film was directed by [[Daniel Petrie]] and released on February 20, 1987. |
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==Plot== |
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{{More plot|date=May 2015}} |
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Gemma Dillard ([[Winona Ryder]]) is a 13-year-old [[country]] [[girl]] who lives with her Grandpa Dillard ([[Jason Robards]]). Gemma is visited by her mother with an offer to come stay with her in the [[city]]. Her mother is now married and can provide for her. |
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Gemma accepts and soon finds herself in a new environment. She becomes acquainted with a man with an [[intellectual disability]], 21-year-old Rory Torrance ([[Rob Lowe]]). They play together, hang out together, and imagine that they're married. |
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The story focuses on a series of bitter-sweet experiences that eventually return Gemma to the country. |
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==Cast== |
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*[[Winona Ryder]] as Gemma Dillard |
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*[[Jason Robards]] as Grandpa Dillard |
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*[[Jane Alexander]] as Juanelle |
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*[[Rob Lowe]] as Rory |
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*Guich Koock as Frank |
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*Deborah Richter as Gwen |
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==Reception== |
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The film gained a positive reception.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/review?res=9B0DE7D61238F933A15751C0A961948260|title=Square Dance|publisher=Movies.nytimes.com|accessdate=2012-08-23|first=Vincent|last=Canby|date=1987-02-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author= MICHAEL WILMINGTON |url=http://articles.latimes.com/1987-02-20/entertainment/ca-3010_1_square-dance |title=Movie Review : 'Square Dance': A Well-rounded Film - Los Angeles Times |publisher=Articles.latimes.com |date=2001-01-12 |accessdate=2012-08-22}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/19870320/REVIEWS/703200303/1023 |title=Square Dance :: rogerebert.com :: Reviews |publisher=Rogerebert.suntimes.com |date= 1987-03-20|accessdate=2012-08-22}}</ref> |
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==Production== |
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The film was a box office bomb. However, Rob Lowe was nominated for a [[Golden Globe Award]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.latimes.com/1988-01-06/entertainment/ca-22858_1_golden-globe-nominations |title='Last Emperor' Garners Five Golden Globe Nominations - Los Angeles Times |publisher=Articles.latimes.com |date=1986-01-02 |accessdate=2012-08-22 |first=Jack |last=Mathews}}</ref> The film later aired as an [[NBC]] [[movie of the week]] under the title ''Home is Where the Heart Is''. |
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One of the members of the Bayou Band as seen in the film was [[Trace Adkins]] who, in 1996, would have the first of more than 20 country hits. |
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==References== |
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{{Reflist}} |
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==External links== |
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*{{IMDb title|id=0094020|title=Square Dance}} |
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*{{Amg movie|46320|Square Dance}} |
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*{{rotten-tomatoes|id=square_dance|title=Square Dance}} |
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*{{mojo title|id=squaredance|title=Square Dance}} |
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{{Daniel Petrie}} |
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[[Category:1987 films]] |
[[Category:1987 films]] |
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[[Category:1980s drama films]] |
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[[Category:American coming-of-age films]] |
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[[Category:English-language films]] |
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[[Category:Films based on American novels]] |
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[[Category:Films directed by Daniel Petrie]] |
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[[Category:Teen films]] |
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[[Category:NBC Productions films]] |
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[[Category:American films]] |
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Revision as of 12:58, 28 August 2015
| Square Dance | |
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.jpg) DVD cover | |
| Written by | Alan Hines |
| Produced by | Daniel Petrie Michael Nesmith |
| Starring | Jason Robards Jane Alexander Winona Ryder Rob Lowe Deborah Richter |
| Cinematography | Jacek Laskus |
| Music by | Bruce Broughton |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Island Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 112 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Square Dance is a 1987 drama film written by Alan Hines, who also wrote the novel of the same name. The film was directed by Daniel Petrie and released on February 20, 1987.
Plot
 | This article needs an improved plot summary. (May 2015) |
Gemma Dillard (Winona Ryder) is a 13-year-old country girl who lives with her Grandpa Dillard (Jason Robards). Gemma is visited by her mother with an offer to come stay with her in the city. Her mother is now married and can provide for her.
Gemma accepts and soon finds herself in a new environment. She becomes acquainted with a man with an intellectual disability, 21-year-old Rory Torrance (Rob Lowe). They play together, hang out together, and imagine that they're married.
The story focuses on a series of bitter-sweet experiences that eventually return Gemma to the country.
Cast
- Winona Ryder as Gemma Dillard
- Jason Robards as Grandpa Dillard
- Jane Alexander as Juanelle
- Rob Lowe as Rory
- Guich Koock as Frank
- Deborah Richter as Gwen
Reception
The film gained a positive reception.[1][2][3]
Production
The film was a box office bomb. However, Rob Lowe was nominated for a Golden Globe Award.[4] The film later aired as an NBC movie of the week under the title Home is Where the Heart Is.
One of the members of the Bayou Band as seen in the film was Trace Adkins who, in 1996, would have the first of more than 20 country hits.
References
- ^ Canby, Vincent (1987-02-20). "Square Dance". Movies.nytimes.com. Retrieved 2012-08-23.
- ^ MICHAEL WILMINGTON (2001-01-12). "Movie Review : 'Square Dance': A Well-rounded Film - Los Angeles Times". Articles.latimes.com. Retrieved 2012-08-22.
- ^ "Square Dance :: rogerebert.com :: Reviews". Rogerebert.suntimes.com. 1987-03-20. Retrieved 2012-08-22.
- ^ Mathews, Jack (1986-01-02). "'Last Emperor' Garners Five Golden Globe Nominations - Los Angeles Times". Articles.latimes.com. Retrieved 2012-08-22.
External links
- Square Dance at IMDb
- Square Dance at AllMovie
- Square Dance at Rotten Tomatoes
- Square Dance at Box Office Mojo
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