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
Nora
Jack
Rosskam
Librarian
Donovan
Clara
Flower Girl
Elderly Woman
Annie Phelan
Slatternly Woman
Fat Woman with Turkey
Bus Driver
Sandra
Finny
Guard Captain
Pocono Pete
Foxy Phil Tooker
Aldo Campione
Strike Leader
Billy
Young Francis
Youth at Strike
Piano Man
Goblin
Goblin
Goblin
Goblin
Goblin
Goblin
Mrs. Dillon
Peg
Young Girl
Mother
Clerk
Old Woman
Bald Man
Danny
Andy
Michigan Mac
Moose
Raider
Oscar Reo
Raider
Nurse
Katrina
Rudy
Pee Wee
Harold Allen
Crew
Director
Producer
Producer
Music
Director of Photography
Editor
Casting
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
Stunts
Stunts
Novel
Screenplay