Ironweed (1987)

Drama

Albany, New York, Halloween, 1938. Francis Phelan and Helen Archer are bums, back in their birth city. She was a singer on the radio, he a major league pitcher. Death surrounds them: she's sick, a pal has cancer, he digs graves at the cemetery and visits the grave of his infant son whom he dropped; visions of his past haunt him, including ghosts of two men he killed. That night, out drinking, Helen tries to sing at a bar. Next day, Fran visits his wife and children and meets a grandson. He could stay, but decides it's not for him. Helen gets their things out of storage and finds a hotel. Amidst their mistakes and dereliction, the film explores their code of fairness and loyalty.

Cast

Francis Phelan
Helen Archer
Reverend Chester
Rowdy Dick
Rosskam
Librarian
Elderly Woman
Annie Phelan
Slatternly Woman
Fat Woman with Turkey
Guard Captain
Pocono Pete
Foxy Phil Tooker
Aldo Campione
Strike Leader
Young Francis
Youth at Strike
Young Girl
Michigan Mac
Oscar Reo
Harold Allen

Crew

Director of Photography
Production Design
Art Direction
Set Decoration
Costume Design
Assistant Art Director
Assistant Art Director
Assistant Art Director
Construction Coordinator
Special Effects Coordinator
Visual Effects Supervisor
Script Supervisor
Hairstylist
Hairstylist
Key Hair Stylist
Makeup Department Head
Makeup Artist