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The Saint of Fort Washington

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In New York City, Jerry (Danny Glover), a homeless, street-smart Vietnam veteran, befriends Matthew (Matt Dillon), a mentally ill young man who has recently been kicked out of his home. As Jerry teaches Matthew how survive as a homeless person, the two split time between the streets and a shelter, where they're viciously bullied by Little Leroy (Ving Rhames). As their friendship strengthens, the two plan to save enough money to rent an apartment.

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Todd McCarthy Variety 03/26/2009
Sympathetic performances from Danny Glover and Matt Dillon somewhat compensate for the mildness of the material, but can't disguise the fact that the film has very little to say about a major societal problem. Go to Full Review Derek Adams Time Out 02/09/2006
Though something of a failure in its own terms, this social-conscience movie does produce a strong emotional tug... Go to Full Review Janet Maslin New York Times 05/20/2003
3/4
Whatever its shortcomings, The Saint of Fort Washington takes its subject very seriously, in ways that no audience can fail to find wrenchingly sad. Go to Full Review Quentin Curtis Independent on Sunday 12/07/2017
Dillon has never been better than in this undemonstrative role. Go to Full Review Lori Hoffman Atlantic City Weekly 03/16/2007
3/5
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 10/04/2006
C+
Masquerading as a social problem film about the homeless, this is a rather conventional male-buddy Hollywood movie, but the acting of Danny Glover and Matt Dillon is good. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Arildo R 01/17/2024 Uma dos maiores diamantes perdidos dos anos 90. See more kester h 09/24/2021 Brilliant , very touching See more 12/27/2015 What a great movie. About friendship, love, humility, struggle, survival, homelessness, miracles. A movie that will make you cry, and make you want to end homelessness forever. See more 04/21/2013 Saw this movie when it first aired....still have it on VHS....and have never forgotten the impact on me. Amazing movie. Well-played and memorable. See more 07/02/2012 Realidade e ficção se misturam nesse conto contemporâneo com claras referências bíblicas. Certamente um dos melhores trabalhos de Danny Glover e Matt Dillon (este que tambà (C)m considera o seu papel favorito). Particularmente nunca encontrei um filme tão verdadeiro e tão encantador sobre a realidade das ruas e a persistência em se manter vivo na cidade grande ao mesmo tempo em que devemos ter fà (C) e acreditar em milagres. Outro destaque vai tambà (C)m para a fotografia (merecia uma indicação ao Oscar). See more Emilio T @MilloTPue 04/28/2011 Movie is just a 3 stars, but I could add half one because its tender, heart-feeling interpretations which make us connect which such a terrible truth. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Tim Hunter

Director

Danny Glover

Jerry

Matt Dillon

Matthew

Rick Aviles

Rosario

Nina Siemaszko

Tamsen, Rosario's Girl

Ving Rhames

Little Leroy, Fort Washington Bully

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Movie Info

Synopsis In New York City, Jerry (Danny Glover), a homeless, street-smart Vietnam veteran, befriends Matthew (Matt Dillon), a mentally ill young man who has recently been kicked out of his home. As Jerry teaches Matthew how survive as a homeless person, the two split time between the streets and a shelter, where they're viciously bullied by Little Leroy (Ving Rhames). As their friendship strengthens, the two plan to save enough money to rent an apartment.
Director
Tim Hunter
Producer
Nessa Hyams, David V. Picker
Screenwriter
Lyle Kessler
Distributor
Laurenfilm S.A.
Production Co
Carrie Productions
Rating
R
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 17, 1993, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 10, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$100.9K
Runtime
1h 48m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby
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