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The Prince of Tides (1991) 6.6
A troubled man talks to his suicidal sister's psychiatrist about their family history and falls in love with her in the process. Director:Barbra Streisand |
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Cast
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Tom Wingo
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Lila Wingo Newbury
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Herbert Woodruff
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Savannah Wingo
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Eddie Detreville
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Jason Gould | ... |
Bernard Woodruff
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Brad Sullivan | ... |
Henry Wingo
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Maggie Collier | ... |
Lucy Wingo
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Lindsay Wray | ... |
Jennifer Wingo
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Brandlyn Whitaker | ... |
Chandler Wingo
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Justen Woods | ... |
Tom Wingo (age 6)
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Bobby Fain | ... |
Tom Wingo (age 10)
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Trey Yearwood | ... |
Tom Wingo (age 13)
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Tom Wingo is unhappy with his life. His wife doesn't understand him and he also doesn't get along with his dominant mother. When his sister attempts suicide, her psychologist Susan Lowenstein consults him. Patiently and cautiously she uncovers the terrible secret hidden in Tom and Savannah's childhood. On the other side she's unhappy too and so both help each other to find their way back to life. Written by Anonymous
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A story about the memories that haunt us, and the truth that sets us free.Genres:
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Rated R for a scene of sex-related violence and for strong language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
25 December 1991 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
El príncipe de las mareas See more »Box Office
Budget:
$30,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$74,787,599 (USA)Company Credits
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1.85 : 1
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Written by Ray Noble
Performed by Red Garland
Courtesy of Fantasy Inc.
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Trivia
Barbra Streisand initially hired composer John Barry to score the film. Barry left the project because Streisand insisted that he move from New York to Los Angeles to work on the score, and Barry did not want to work with "someone constantly looking over my shoulder." Streisand hired James Newton Howard as the film's composer. Barry later retitled his "Prince of Tides theme as "Moviola," and released it on his 1992 album of the same name. See more »Goofs
When Tom is smoking and waiting for Dr. Lowenstein (after talking to his wife) a blond guy walks behind him, and after a change of camera the guy appears again. See more »Quotes
Tom Wingo: [narrating] I don't know when my parents began their war against each other - but I do know the only prisoners they took were their children.See more »
Soundtracks
The Very Thought Of YouWritten by Ray Noble
Performed by Red Garland
Courtesy of Fantasy Inc.
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I'm afraid Streisand's overblown ego defeats this film. Taking what is essentially over-ripe Tennessee William's material, this may have had possibilities. But Streisand's character (and especially the director's fawning to her character (no surprise, since she directed it) makes this an ego journey of immense proportions. I don't know how Nolte survived this and how he crafted such a magnificent performance. I don't know how he managed to mutter the film's last lines ("Lowenstein, Lowenstein.") without breaking into laughter. (My guess...liquor and multiple takes.) Streisand as a performer needed someone to fetter her (she can give good performances when restrained.) Streisand the director needed to keep from falling in love with Lowenstein. (She did very well with the opening...except the titles and cast lists interfered with the story.) At the end, the only impression left is an unsubtle argument for Streisand's greatness. An argument that fails to persuade.