| Two brothers cannot overcome their opposite perceptions of life. One brother sees and feels bad in everyone and everything, subsequently he is violent, antisocial and unable to appreciate or enjoy the good things which his brother desperately tries to point out to him. | |
| Release Date: | Sep 20, 1991 |
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| Director: | Sean Penn |
| Writer: | Sean Penn, Bruce Springsteen |
| Genres: | Drama |
| Keywords | sibling relationship, vietnam veteran, nebraska, 1960s, brother brother relationship |
| Production Companies | NHK, MGM-Pathé Communications, Mico, Mount Film Group |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $191,125
Budget: $7,000,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Aug 09, 2025 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| David Morse | Joe Roberts |
| Viggo Mortensen | Frank Roberts |
| Valeria Golino | Maria |
| Patricia Arquette | Dorothy |
| Charles Bronson | Mr. Roberts |
| Sandy Dennis | Mrs. Roberts |
| Dennis Hopper | Caesar |
| Jordan Rhodes | Randall |
| Enzo Rossi | Rafael |
| Harry Crews | Mr. Baker |
| Eileen Ryan | Mrs. Baker |
| Trevor Endicott | 12-Year-Old Joe Roberts |
| Brandon Fleck | 7-Year-Old Frank Roberts |
| Kathy Jensen | Lady at Car Wash |
| James Devney | Deputy #1 |
| Leland J. Olson | Doctor |
| Annie Pearson | Hotel Manager |
| Thomas Blair Levin | Clyde |
| V. Stacy Klein | Lucy |
| Benicio del Toro | Miguel |
| James J. Luxa | Randall's Partner |
| Adam Nelson | Cellmate |
| Eddie Katz | Guy on Commode |
| Kenny Stabler | Indian Runner |
| Don Shanks | Young Indian Runner |
| Neal Stark | Circus Dwarf |
| Elaine Schoovner | Bearded Lady |
| Larry Hoefling | Larry |
| Philip Gould | Man at Del Mar |
| Chuck Ulmer | Frank's Boss |
| Helen Halmes | Dorothy's Mother |
| James Intveld | Kid on Highway |
| Joe Martin | Dorthy's Father |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Sean Penn | Screenplay, Director |
| Jack Nitzsche | Original Music Composer |
| Danny Bramson | Music Supervisor |
| Michael D. Haller | Production Design |
| David Hamburger | Line Producer |
| Jill M. Ohanneson | Costume Design |
| Bill Groom | Art Direction |
| Derek R. Hill | Set Decoration |
| Frank Bianco | Hairstylist |
| Hallie D'Amore | Makeup Supervisor |
| Gregg Landaker | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Michael Minkler | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Gary Alper | Sound Mixer |
| Jack Kirschner | Sound Editor |
| James J. Klinger | Sound Editor |
| Garry Elmendorf | Special Effects |
| Anthony B. Richmond | Director of Photography |
| Jay Cassidy | Editor |
| Corey Michael Eubanks | Stunt Double |
| Bruce Springsteen | Original Story |
| Cody Frost | Driver |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Mark D. Bisgeier | Executive Producer |
| Patricia Morrison | Co-Producer |
| Don Phillips | Producer |
| Thom Mount | Executive Producer |
| Steve Bannon | Executive Producer |
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