Bastard Out of Carolina (1996)

Synopsis: In post-WWII South Carolina, a young woman named Anney gives birth to an illegitimate child, nicknamed Bone. A few years later, Anney marries the seemingly decent Glen, who does not get along with... In post-WWII South Carolina, a young woman named Anney gives birth to an illegitimate child, nicknamed Bone. A few years later, Anney marries the seemingly decent Glen, who does not get along with Bone. Annie's miscarriage of a boy enrages her husband, who, behind his wife's back, begins to physically abuse Bone on a regular basis. After Anney discovers what her husband has been doing, she leaves Glen. But her need for a man's love eventually compels her to return to Glen, setting the stage for a heinous incident between Glen and his stepdaughter. As a result, a rift forms between mother and daughter -- that may never be healed. A made-for-cable adaptation of Dorothy Allison's best-selling novel. Anjelica Huston makes her directorial debut. [More]

Starring: Jennifer Jason Leigh, Ron Eldard, Glenne Headly, Lyle Lovett

Starring: Jennifer Jason Leigh, Ron Eldard, Glenne Headly, Lyle Lovett, Christina Ricci, Michael Rooker, Grace Zabriskie, Diana Scarwid, Dermot Mulroney, Jena Malone, Susan Traylor

Director: Anjelica Huston

Director: Anjelica Huston
Screenwriter: Anne Meredith
Story: Dorothy Allison
Composer: Van Dyke Parks
Producer: Amanda Di Giulio

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