YOU CAN COUNT ON ME New Directions From American Independents

With Martin Scorsese as executive producer, veteran playwright Kenneth Lonergan as director, and leads including Laura Linney, Mark Ruffalo, and Matthew Broderick, YOU CAN COUNT ON ME is a powerhouse drama that was selected as co-winner of this year’s Sundance Grand Jury Prize.

Orphaned as children, a brother and sister ore reunited when the former (Ruffalo) returns to his hometown to borrow money from his more responsible older sister (Linney). Despite their close family ties, the two find that their respective lifestyles ore irreconcilable until they question their own value systems in order to fully realize their potential.

The strong theatrical voices of Lonergan and the actors-combined with the fresh cinematic beauty of the Catskill Mountain setting-make this film a delight for both eye and mind.

Details

Country: USA

Year: 2000

Director: Kenneth Lonergan

Producers: John N. Hart Jr., Jeffrey Sharp, Larry Meistrich, Barbara De Fina

Director of Photography: Stephen Kazmierski

Editor: Anne McCabe

Cast/Featuring: Laura Linney (Sammy Prescott), Mark Ruffalo (Terry Prescott), Matthew Broderick (Brian Everett), Jon Tenney (Bob), Rory Culkin (Rudy Prescott)

Running Time (minutes): 109 min

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