The Saint of Fort Washington
The Saint of Fort Washington is a 1993 American drama film directed by Tim Hunter and starring Matt Dillon and Danny Glover.[1] Dillon won best actor at the 1993 Stockholm Film Festival for his performance.
| The Saint of Fort Washington | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Tim Hunter |
| Produced by | Nessa Hyams David V. Picker |
| Written by | Lyle Kessler |
| Starring | |
| Narrated by | Danny Glover |
| Music by | James Newton Howard |
| Cinematography | Frederick Elmes |
| Edited by | Howard E. Smith |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
Release date | November 17, 1993 |
Running time | 99 mins. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $10 million |
| Box office | $134,454 |
Despite the poor box office returns, The Saint of Fort Washington was a critical success, many praising the performances of Dillon and Glover.
Synopsis
Matthew is a young man with a good heart but suffers from sporadic schizophrenic tendencies. He ends up with nowhere to live after a slumlord tears down his tenement. Matthew is forced to reside at Fort Washington Armory, a nearby shelter. Bullied by punks, he turns to a homeless military veteran, Jerry, for help on how to survive. Together they form a friendship that changes both of their lives forever.
Cast
- Danny Glover as Jerry/Narrator
- Matt Dillon as Matthew
- Rick Aviles as Rosario
- Nina Siemaszko as Tamsen
- Ving Rhames as Little Leroy
Reception
Box office
The movie opened at #22, making $19,409. It made a total American gross of $134,454 in its limited release.
Critical reception
The Saint of Fort Washington was well received. It currently holds a 78% "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 11 reviews. Roger Ebert gave the movie 3/4.
References
External links
- The Saint of Fort Washington at IMDb
- The Saint of Fort Washington at Box Office Mojo
- The Saint of Fort Washington at Rotten Tomatoes