Sweet Liberty
“Michael Burgess wrote a book about the American Revolution. Now, Hollywood's come to his town to make a movie of it -- Plunging him into a summer of madness.”
Synopsis
Michael Burgess is an academic who has written a scholarly book on the American Revolution which Hollywood has bought the film rights to. The arrival of the film crew seriously disrupts him as actors want to change their characters, directors want to re-stage battles, and he becomes infatuated with Faith who will play the female lead in the movie. At the same time, he is fighting with his crazy mother who thinks the Devil lives in her kitchen, and his girlfriend who is talking about commitment.
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Sweet Liberty 1986 TV trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-04-24
Top Cast
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Alan Alda
Michael Burgess
Michael Caine
Elliott James
Michelle Pfeiffer
Faith Healy
Bob Hoskins
Stanley Gould
Lise Hilboldt
Gretchen Carlsen
Lillian Gish
Cecelia Burgess
Saul Rubinek
Bo Hodges
Lois Chiles
Leslie
Linda Thorson
Grace James
Leo Burmester
Hank
Dann Florek
Jesse
John C. McGinley
Floyd
Larry Shue
Bill Edson
Timothy Carhart
Eagleton, Stunt Coordinator
Frank Ferrara Sr.
Lopert
Polly Rowles
Mrs. Delvechio
Richard Whiting
Johnny Delvechio
Lynne Thigpen
Claire
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cleveland International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 16, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Alda
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Alda
- Original Score
- Bruce Broughton
- Original Title
- Sweet Liberty
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Alda
Alan Alda
Bruce Broughton
Frank Tidy
Michael Economou
Louis A. Stroller, Martin Bregman
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Alda
Writer
Alan Alda
Director
Michael Economou
Editor
Bruce Broughton
Original Music Composer
Frank Tidy
Director of Photography
Ben Edwards
Production Design
Jane Greenwood
Costume Design
Martin Bregman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sweet Liberty
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sweet Liberty about?
Michael Burgess is an academic who has written a scholarly book on the American Revolution which Hollywood has bought the film rights to. The arrival of the film crew seriously disrupts him as actors want to change their characters, directors want to re-stage battles, and he becomes infatuated with Faith who will play the female lead in the movie. At the same time, he is fighting with his crazy mother who thinks the Devil lives in her kitchen, and his girlfriend who is talking about commitment.
Who directed Sweet Liberty?
Sweet Liberty was directed by Alan Alda.
Who stars in Sweet Liberty?
The principal cast of Sweet Liberty includes Alan Alda, Michael Caine, Michelle Pfeiffer, Bob Hoskins, Lise Hilboldt.
When was Sweet Liberty released and how long is it?
Sweet Liberty was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Sweet Liberty?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sweet Liberty was composed by Bruce Broughton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sweet Liberty?
Sweet Liberty holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).