Flesh and Bone
1993 · Movie · R · 126 min · ★ 6.0 · 61% critics
A quiet drifter in Texas is still scarred by a brutal crime from childhood. When he falls for a troubled woman tied to that past, the return of a dangerous figure forces him to face old guilt, buried fear, and the chance of repeating a cycle of violence.
Also known as Le lien
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Details
- Years
- 1993
- Release date
- 1993-11-05
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 126 min
- Critic score
- 61/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.0/10 (102 votes)
About
You may like this if you want a dark, slow-burning romance wrapped in a brooding crime story, especially if U Turn appeals to you; Not for you if you want a fast pace or a feel-good payoff.
Pros: haunting atmosphere; strong lead performances; compelling love story | Cons: slow pacing; predictable turns; uneven final act
Themes
- small town
- gambling
- texas
- abusive father
- roadhouse
- romance
- murder
- burglary
- home invasion
- confrontation
- married woman
- grifter
- +7 more
Awards & recognition
- National Society of Film Critics Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1993 · nominated
Cast & crew
Meg Ryan
as Kay Davies
Dennis Quaid
as Arlis Sweeney
James Caan
as Roy Sweeney
Gwyneth Paltrow
as Ginnie
Julia McNeal
as Sarah Willets
Ron Kuhlman
as Clem Willets
Jerry Swindall
as Young Arlis
- RB
Ryan Bohls
as Scotty Willets
- EP
Ez Perez
as Boy in Suit
- CE
Craig Erickson
as Tiny Ted
Directed by Steve Kloves