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Far from Heaven (2002)

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In 1950s Connecticut, a housewife's life is upended by a marital crisis and mounting racial tensions in society.

Cast & Crew

Director
Todd Haynes
  • Profile picture of Julianne Moore
    Cathy Whitaker Julianne Moore
  • Profile picture of Dennis Quaid
    Frank Whitaker Dennis Quaid
  • Profile picture of Dennis Haysbert
    Raymond Deagan Dennis Haysbert
  • Profile picture of Patricia Clarkson
    Eleanor Fine Patricia Clarkson
  • Profile picture of Viola Davis
    Sybil Viola Davis
  • Profile picture of James Rebhorn
    Dr. Bowman James Rebhorn
  • Profile picture of Bette Henritze
    Mrs. Leacock Bette Henritze
  • Profile picture of Michael Gaston
    Stan Fine Michael Gaston

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