Movie: Bastard Out of Carolina

Top 10 Billed Cast

Jennifer Jason Leigh
Jennifer Jason Leigh

Anney Boatwright

Ron Eldard
Ron Eldard

Glen Waddell

Glenne Headly
Glenne Headly

Aunt Ruth

Lyle Lovett
Lyle Lovett

Wade

Jena Malone
Jena Malone

Ruth Anne 'Bone' Boatwright

Dermot Mulroney
Dermot Mulroney

Lyle Parsons

Christina Ricci
Christina Ricci

Dee Dee

Michael Rooker
Michael Rooker

Uncle Earle

Diana Scarwid
Diana Scarwid

Aunt Raylene

Susan Traylor
Susan Traylor

Alma

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    A poor, struggling South Carolinian mother and daughter face painful choices with their resolve and pride. Bone, the eldest daughter, and Anney her tired mother, grow both closer and farther apart: Anney sees Glen as her last chance.

  • Release Date

    1996-12-15

  • Average

    7.165

  • Rating:

    3.6 starts
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  • Languages:

    English
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