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Harking back to wince-inducing sequels like The Sting II and Texasville, this DOA boo-boo needlessly expands upon Terms of Endearment.
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The Evening Star
The continuing story of 'Terms of Endearment'.
1996 · 2h 9m · PG-13
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Directed by
Robert Harling
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The Evening Star
Overview
Continuing the story of Aurora Greenway in her latter years. After the death of her daughter, Aurora struggled to keep her family together, but has one grandson in jail, a rebellious granddaughter, and another grandson living just above the poverty line.
Director and cast
- Robert Harling Director
- Shirley MacLaine as Aurora Greenway
- Bill Paxton as Jerry Bruckner
- Juliette Lewis as Melanie Horton
- Miranda Richardson as Patsy Carpenter
- Ben Johnson as Arthur Cotton
- Scott Wolf as Bruce
- George Newbern as Tommy Horton
- Marion Ross as Rosie Dunlop
- Mackenzie Astin as Teddy Horton
- Donald Moffat as Hector Scott
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