Inventing the Abbotts
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Synopsis
In the 1950s, brothers Jacey and Doug Holt, who come from the poorer side of their sleepy Midwestern town, vie for the affections of the wealthy, lovely Abbott sisters. Lady-killer Jacey alternates between Eleanor and Alice, wanting simply to break the hearts of rich young women. But sensitive Doug has a real romance with Pamela, which Jacey and the Abbott patriarch, Lloyd, both frown upon.
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Inventing the Abbotts (1997) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-01-11
Top Cast
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Joaquin Phoenix
Doug Holt
Liv Tyler
Pamela Abbott
Jennifer Connelly
Eleanor Abbott
Billy Crudup
Jacey Holt
Joanna Going
Alice Abbott
Kathy Baker
Helen Holt
Will Patton
Lloyd Abbott
Michael Sutton
Steve
Garrett M. Brown
Webb Crosby
Barbara Williams
Joan Abbott
Alessandro Nivola
Peter Vanlaningham
Nicole M. Vassallo
Giggling Girl #1
Amanda Sherman
Giggling Girl #2
Shawn Hatosy
Victor
Julie Benz
Co-ed
Zoe McLellan
Sandy
David Frazier
Ted
Margaret Ash
Store Clerk
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 4, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 23, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pat O'Connor
- Screenplay & Story
- Ken Hixon
- Original Score
- Michael Kamen
- Original Title
- Inventing the Abbotts
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.9M
- Production Studios
- Fox 2000 Pictures, Imagine Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pat O'Connor
Ken Hixon, Sue Miller
Michael Kamen
Kenneth MacMillan
Ray Lovejoy
Janet Meyers, Ron Howard, Brian Grazer, Jack Cummins, Karen Kehela Sherwood
Department Leadership Roster
Janet Meyers
Producer
Pat O'Connor
Director
Ron Howard
Producer
Brian Grazer
Producer
Michael Kamen
Original Music Composer
Ray Lovejoy
Editor
Ken Hixon
Screenplay
Kenneth MacMillan
Director of Photography
Shane Dixon
Stunt Coordinator
John Moio
Stunt Coordinator
Michael Runyard
Stunt Coordinator
Gary Frutkoff
Production Design
Aggie Guerard Rodgers
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Inventing the Abbotts
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What is Inventing the Abbotts about?
In the 1950s, brothers Jacey and Doug Holt, who come from the poorer side of their sleepy Midwestern town, vie for the affections of the wealthy, lovely Abbott sisters. Lady-killer Jacey alternates between Eleanor and Alice, wanting simply to break the hearts of rich young women. But sensitive Doug has a real romance with Pamela, which Jacey and the Abbott patriarch, Lloyd, both frown upon.
Who directed Inventing the Abbotts?
Inventing the Abbotts was directed by Pat O'Connor.
Who stars in Inventing the Abbotts?
The principal cast of Inventing the Abbotts includes Joaquin Phoenix, Liv Tyler, Jennifer Connelly, Billy Crudup, Joanna Going.
When was Inventing the Abbotts released and how long is it?
Inventing the Abbotts was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
How much did Inventing the Abbotts make at the box office?
Inventing the Abbotts grossed $5.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Inventing the Abbotts?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Inventing the Abbotts was composed by Michael Kamen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Inventing the Abbotts?
Inventing the Abbotts holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).