Orpheus Descending

Nan
1h 57m
1990
3.25 /10 (4)

Overview

Val Xavier is a drifter in 1940's Mississippi who brings new life to an Italian immigrant woman trapped in a loveless marriage.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1990-06-01

Top Billed Cast

Vanessa Redgrave

Lady Torrance

Kevin Anderson

Val Xavier

Miriam Margolyes

Vee Talbot

Brad Sullivan

Jabe Torrance

Michael Emerson

Clown

Patti Allison

Dolly Hamma

Sloane Shelton

Beulah

Manning Redwood

Talbot

Pat McNamara

Pee Wee

Anne Twomey

Carol Cutrere

Marcia Lewis

Nurse Potter

Marlene Cameron

Eva Temple

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