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Shattered Spirits

1986 · 93 min

A raw, sobering portrait of addiction's toll on a family, anchored by a volatile central performance.

Directed by
Robert Greenwald
Genres
Tv movie, Drama
Starring
Martin Sheen, Melinda Dillon, Matthew Labyorteaux
Tagline
Only he can wake himself from the nightmare.
Overview
When his drinking problem takes control of his life, a father tries to leave the bottle behind while putting his and his family's lives back together.

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Directed by
Robert Greenwald
Genres
Tv movie, Drama
Starring
Martin Sheen, Melinda Dillon, Matthew Labyorteaux
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Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • addiction
  • family
  • grief
  • betrayal
  • healing
Places
  • home
  • suburbs
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action1
Horror1
Humour1
Realism8
Romance2
Tension5
Darkness7
Complexity4
Emotional weight8

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Details

Genres
tv movie, drama
Directed by
Robert Greenwald
Written by
Gregory Goodell
Starring
Martin Sheen, Melinda Dillon, Matthew Labyorteaux, Lukas Haas, Roxana Zal, Jill Schoelen, Jenny Gago, Dyana Ortelli
Cinematography
Johnny E. Jensen
Runtime
93 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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