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5.6 / 10(22 votes)IMDbR19911h 53m$31K Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Crooked Hearts

Synopsis

An upper-middle class family in Washington state deals with failures, infidelities and troubling secrets. Charley is 26 and still lives at home, despite his simmering anger at his father, Edward. Charley's younger brother, Tom, just dropped out of college and returned home to live. Tom's unstable new girlfriend, Marriet, has designs on joining the family, but she's hardly a calming influence on the crumbling home.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 6, 1991

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

Undisclosed

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$31K

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Michael Bortman
Screenplay & Story
Michael Bortman
Original Score
Mark Isham
Original Title
Crooked Hearts
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 53m
Worldwide Gross
$31K
Production Studios
A&M Films, MGM-Pathé Communications, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Michael Bortman

Screenplay & Story

Michael Bortman, Robert Boswell

Original Score & Music

Mark Isham

Director of Photography

Tak Fujimoto

Film Editing

Richard Francis-Bruce

Producers

Gil Friesen, Dale Pollock, Rick Stevenson

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Robert Boswell

Department Leadership Roster

Michael Bortman

Director

Michael Bortman

Screenplay

Mark Isham

Mark Isham

Original Music Composer

Tak Fujimoto

Tak Fujimoto

Director of Photography

Richard Francis-Bruce

Richard Francis-Bruce

Editor

Gil Friesen

Producer

Dale Pollock

Producer

Rick Stevenson

Producer

David Brisbin

Production Design

Susan De Laval

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Crooked Hearts.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Crooked Hearts

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Crooked Hearts about?

An upper-middle class family in Washington state deals with failures, infidelities and troubling secrets. Charley is 26 and still lives at home, despite his simmering anger at his father, Edward. Charley's younger brother, Tom, just dropped out of college and returned home to live. Tom's unstable new girlfriend, Marriet, has designs on joining the family, but she's hardly a calming influence on the crumbling home.

Who directed Crooked Hearts?

Crooked Hearts was directed by Michael Bortman.

Who stars in Crooked Hearts?

The principal cast of Crooked Hearts includes Peter Berg, Vincent D'Onofrio, Noah Wyle, Juliette Lewis, Jennifer Jason Leigh.

When was Crooked Hearts released and how long is it?

Crooked Hearts was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.

How much did Crooked Hearts make at the box office?

Crooked Hearts grossed $31K in worldwide ticket sales.

Who composed the musical score for Crooked Hearts?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Crooked Hearts was composed by Mark Isham.

Is Crooked Hearts based on a book or true story?

Crooked Hearts is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Boswell".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Crooked Hearts?

Crooked Hearts holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).