Raggedy Man

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Raggedy Man

PG

1981

1h 35m

Drama

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While World War II rages overseas, a divorced mother of two, Nita Longley (Sissy Spacek), struggles to makes ends meet as a telephone operator in small-town Texas. As the subject of disdainful gossip due to her divorce, Nita faces a lonely existence of ostracism, where only the unscrupulous approach her -- often with ill intent. When she befriends Teddy (Eric Roberts), a sailor on leave, her situation improves, but he's soon sent to war. Once again, Nita must face her plight alone.

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

Raggedy Man remembers the small-town years of World War II so exactly that, although not yet born when the war broke out, I found myself remembering things I didn't even know I knew.

Rated: 3.5/4

Oct 23, 2004

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Worth seeing for Sissy Spacek's turn, but the film is incoherent, borrowing elements from To Kill a Mockingbird (Sam Shepard's strange) character and the notion of a sexually harassed woman trapped in her own home, just like Wait Until Dark.

Rated: C+

Oct 31, 2006

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Jon Niccum

Lawrence Journal-World

Rated: 3/5

Mar 19, 2004

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality & Practice

Raggedy Man profiles a lonely woman desperately trying to make it on her own.

Jan 31, 2004

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Rebecca Murray

About.com

Rated: 4/5

Aug 16, 2003

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Audience Member

I love period pieces, and this more than fits the bill. The acting, cinematography and atmosphere were all so good that I felt I was right there in that setting. And this is the kind of movie that makes you long for simpler times. The only complaint I'd have would be in the writing. As much as Nita wants to be accepted by the townsfolk, she allows herself to be intimate just once with the world's most gorgeous sailor, who clearly loves her, and sends him packing, despite breaking her kids' hearts in the process. Also, she is quickly able to cut ties with a town she wanted to feel more welcome in. I felt some hope, however, when she echoes her son's sentiment by saying she hopes they do see Teddy again someday.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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steve d

Frustrating and nothing new but the acting is strong.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

Wonderful film overall. Highly recommend.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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darin c

No, I guess this isn't what I thought it should be. It could've been more. Instead, we get a mix of awkward romance and a quick glance at action. I wanted more Raggedy Man as a character, dammit!

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

The emotionally gripping performances and a compelling story are more than enough to surpass a slow beginning.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Audience Member

A divorced mom of two kids in a small town Texas during WW2 is a telephone operator who hooks up with Eric Roberts on leave from the war. They share an easy bond and the kids like him, but danger still lurks.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Jack Fisk

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Sissy Spacek

Nita Longley

Eric Roberts

Teddy

Sam Shepard

Bailey

William Sanderson

Calvin

Tracey Walter

Arnold

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Synopsis

While World War II rages overseas, a divorced mother of two, Nita Longley (Sissy Spacek), struggles to makes ends meet as a telephone operator in small-town Texas. As the subject of disdainful gossip due to her divorce, Nita faces a lonely existence of ostracism, where only the unscrupulous approach her -- often with ill intent. When she befriends Teddy (Eric Roberts), a sailor on leave, her situation improves, but he's soon sent to war. Once again, Nita must face her plight alone.

Director: Jack Fisk
Producer: William D. Wittliff, Burt Weissbourd
Screenwriter: William D. Wittliff
Production Co: Universal Pictures
Rating: PG
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 27, 2008
Runtime: 1h 35m

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