The Patron Saint of Liars
“On the run from the past, she found herself”
Synopsis
Unhappy in her marriage, expectant mother Rose (Dana Delany) flees to a home for unwed mothers in rural Tennessee in this adaptation of Ann Patchett's novel. When she stays on after her baby is born, Rose becomes friends with an elderly nun (Sada Thompson) and begins a relationship with the local handyman, Son (Clancy Brown). Everything seems fine until Rose's first husband tracks her down and she's forced to relive her troubled past.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Gyllenhaal
- Screenplay & Story
- Ann Patchett, Lynn Roth
- Original Score
- Daniel Licht
- Original Title
- The Patron Saint of Liars
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Patchett Kaufman Entertainment, CBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Gyllenhaal
Ann Patchett, Lynn Roth
Daniel Licht
Greg Gardiner
Brent White
Ed Solorzano, Kenneth Kaufman, Ann Kindberg, Lynn Roth, Stephen Gyllenhaal
Department Leadership Roster
Ed Solorzano
Producer
William Strom
Production Design
Ann Kindberg
Producer
Stephen Gyllenhaal
Producer
Stephen Gyllenhaal
Director
Brent White
Editor
Greg Gardiner
Director of Photography
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Patron Saint of Liars about?
Unhappy in her marriage, expectant mother Rose (Dana Delany) flees to a home for unwed mothers in rural Tennessee in this adaptation of Ann Patchett's novel. When she stays on after her baby is born, Rose becomes friends with an elderly nun (Sada Thompson) and begins a relationship with the local handyman, Son (Clancy Brown). Everything seems fine until Rose's first husband tracks her down and she's forced to relive her troubled past.
Who directed The Patron Saint of Liars?
The Patron Saint of Liars was directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal.
Who stars in The Patron Saint of Liars?
The principal cast of The Patron Saint of Liars includes Dana Delany, Ellen Burstyn, Clancy Brown, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Sada Thompson.
When was The Patron Saint of Liars released and how long is it?
The Patron Saint of Liars was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Patron Saint of Liars?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Patron Saint of Liars was composed by Daniel Licht.
Is The Patron Saint of Liars based on a book or true story?
The Patron Saint of Liars is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ann Patchett".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Patron Saint of Liars?
The Patron Saint of Liars holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).