The Saint of Fort Washington

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The Saint of Fort Washington

R

Released Nov 17, 1993

1h 48m

Drama

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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.

Todd McCarthy

Variety

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.

Mar 26, 2009

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Derek Adams

Time Out

Though something of a failure in its own terms, this social-conscience movie does produce a strong emotional tug...

Feb 9, 2006

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Janet Maslin

New York Times

Whatever its shortcomings, The Saint of Fort Washington takes its subject very seriously, in ways that no audience can fail to find wrenchingly sad.

Rated: 3/4

May 20, 2003

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Quentin Curtis

Independent on Sunday

Dillon has never been better than in this undemonstrative role.

Dec 7, 2017

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Lori Hoffman

Atlantic City Weekly

Rated: 3/5

Mar 16, 2007

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

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.

Rated: C+

Oct 4, 2006

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Arildo R

Uma dos maiores diamantes perdidos dos anos 90.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/17/24

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kester h

Brilliant , very touching

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Audience Member

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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Audience Member

Realidade e ficÃ§Ã£o se misturam nesse conto contemporÃ¢neo com claras referÃªncias bÃblicas. Certamente um dos melhores trabalhos de Danny Glover e Matt Dillon (este que tambÃ (C)m considera o seu papel favorito). Particularmente nunca encontrei um filme tÃ£o verdadeiro e tÃ£o encantador sobre a realidade das ruas e a persistÃªncia em se manter vivo na cidade grande ao mesmo tempo em que devemos ter fÃ (C) e acreditar em milagres. Outro destaque vai tambÃ (C)m para a fotografia (merecia uma indicaÃ§Ã£o ao Oscar).

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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Emilio T

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.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/28/24

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Little Leroy, Fort Washington Bully

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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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