Orpheus Descending
Seen it?1990 | 117 min | TV Movie, Romance, Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- A natural pick for romantics and anyone who loves a strong drama. Made for a blanket and a quiet evening.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 57 min.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if romance makes you roll your eyes.
Val Xavier is a drifter in 1940's Mississippi who brings new life to an Italian immigrant woman trapped in a loveless marriage.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Peter Hall
- Vanessa RedgraveLady Torrance
- Kevin AndersonVal Xavier
- Miriam MargolyesVee Talbot
- Brad SullivanJabe Torrance
- Michael EmersonClown
- Patti AllisonDolly Hamma
- Sloane SheltonBeulah
- Manning RedwoodTalbot
- Pat McNamaraPee Wee
- Anne TwomeyCarol Cutrere