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Inventing the Abbotts
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Inventing the Abbotts

1997-04-04 · 110 min · ★ 6.3

Drama · Romance

In the 1950s, brothers Jacey and Doug Holt, who come from the poorer side of their sleepy Midwestern town, vie for the affections of the wealthy, lovely Abbott sisters. Lady-killer Jacey alternates between Eleanor and Alice, wanting simply to break the hearts of rich young women. But sensitive Doug has a real romance with Pamela, which Jacey and the Abbott patriarch, Lloyd, both frown upon.

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Directors
Pat O'Connor
Production companies
Fox 2000 Pictures, Imagine Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 5,926,128

Top Cast

Joaquin PhoenixJoaquin PhoenixDoug Holt
Liv TylerLiv TylerPamela Abbott
Jennifer ConnellyJennifer ConnellyEleanor Abbott
Billy CrudupBilly CrudupJacey Holt
Joanna GoingJoanna GoingAlice Abbott
Kathy BakerKathy BakerHelen Holt
Will PattonWill PattonLloyd Abbott
Michael SuttonMichael SuttonSteve
Garrett M. BrownGarrett M. BrownWebb Crosby
Barbara WilliamsBarbara WilliamsJoan Abbott
Alessandro NivolaAlessandro NivolaPeter Vanlaningham
Nicole M. VassalloGiggling Girl #1
Amanda ShermanGiggling Girl #2
Shawn HatosyShawn HatosyVictor
Julie BenzJulie BenzCo-ed
Zoe McLellanZoe McLellanSandy
David FrazierTed
Margaret AshStore Clerk
Clive RosengrenClive RosengrenPrincipal
Susan BarnesSusan BarnesMrs. Porter

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