Sweet Liberty(1986)
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.
Sweet Liberty 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.
Sweet Liberty (1986) is a comedy and romance film directed by Alan Alda, released on May 16, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Alan Alda, Michael Caine, Michelle Pfeiffer and Bob Hoskins. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 44 ratings.
- Director:
- Alan Alda
- Writers:
- Alan Alda
- Producers:
- Martin Bregman
- Cinematographer:
- Frank Tidy
- Composer:
- Bruce Broughton
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Sweet Liberty (1986) Trailer
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Sweet Liberty Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alan Alda
as Michael Burgess
Michael Caine
as Elliott James
Michelle Pfeiffer
as Faith Healy
Bob Hoskins
as Stanley Gould
Lise Hilboldt
as Gretchen Carlsen
Lillian Gish
as Cecelia Burgess
Saul Rubinek
as Bo Hodges
Lois Chiles
as Leslie
Linda Thorson
as Grace James
Leo Burmester
as Hank
Dann Florek
as Jesse
John C. McGinley
as Floyd
Key crew
Directed by Alan Alda, written by Alan Alda, produced by Martin Bregman.
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Sweet Liberty Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 44 ratings.
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Sweet Liberty – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sweet Liberty online?
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Sweet Liberty (1986) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Sweet Liberty?
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The main cast of Sweet Liberty (1986) includes Alan Alda, Michael Caine, Michelle Pfeiffer, Bob Hoskins and Lise Hilboldt. The film was directed by Alan Alda. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sweet Liberty released?
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Sweet Liberty was released on May 16, 1986 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Sweet Liberty worth watching?
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Sweet Liberty (1986) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 44 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Sweet Liberty?
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Yes. The official Sweet Liberty trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.