You don't have to be crazy to live here... but it helps.
Doc, who has just moved to Cannery Row, realizes that the only entertainment is the brothel. There he meets the spunky Suzy and they fall in love, giving them both a renewed chance at life.
Cannery Row (1982) is a drama and romance film directed by David S. Ward, released on February 12, 1982 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Nick Nolte, Debra Winger, Audra Lindley and Frank McRae. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 49 ratings.
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Nick Nolte
as Doc
Debra Winger
as Suzy DeSoto
Audra Lindley
as Fauna Flood
Frank McRae
as Hazel
M. Emmet Walsh
as Mack
Tom Mahoney
as Hughie
John Malloy
as Jones
James Keane
as Eddie
Sunshine Parker
as The Seer
Santos Morales
as Joseph and Mary
John Huston
as Narrator
Ellen Blake
as Wisteria
Directed by David S. Ward, written by John Steinbeck and David S. Ward, produced by Michael Phillips.
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 49 ratings.
I'm afraid I speak for quite a few fans of the late Nobel winning novelist's book to say this film simply doesn't do his work justice. Just too many changes were made to fit a more Hollywood style formula comedy romance. It also was frustrating to see Sweet Thursday, his least successful book, combined and used more in the film. The new things added by director-wruter Ward seemed to have no purpose We have a…
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The main cast of Cannery Row (1982) includes Nick Nolte, Debra Winger, Audra Lindley, Frank McRae and M. Emmet Walsh. The film was directed by David S. Ward. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Cannery Row was released on February 12, 1982 and runs for 2h.
Cannery Row (1982) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 49 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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