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1994 · 110 min · R

Nobody's Fool

Directed by Robert Benton · Drama, Comedy

Nobody's Fool (1994) is a Drama film, directed by Robert Benton set in New York State during the 1990s. It runs 110 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of family & loyalty and redemption run throughout.

Composer
Howard Shore
Cinematography
John Bailey
Cast
Paul NewmanBruce WillisMelanie GriffithJessica TandyDylan WalshPruitt Taylor VinceGene SaksJosef Sommer

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ComedicMelancholic

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Pure Fiction
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