Unstrung Heroes
- Original title
- Unstrung Heroes
- Year
- 1995
- Running time
- 93 min.
- Country
- United States
- Director
- Screenwriter
- Richard LaGravenese. Autobiography: Franz Lidz
- Cast
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- Andie MacDowell
- John Turturro
- Michael Richards
- Maury Chaykin
- Nathan Watt
- Giuseppe Andrews
- Kendra Krull
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- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
- Genre
- Drama | Childhood. 1960s. Biography. Based on a true story
- Synopsis
- Steven Lidz, unhappy with his home life since his mother got sick, goes and lives with his two crazy Uncles. Semi-autobiographical tale of Steven Lidz (Nathan Watt), growing up in 1960s California with a mother who is dying of cancer (Andie MacDowell) and a nutty professor-type father (John Turturro) who refuses to accept her illness. A desperate Steven goes to live with his two oddball uncles (Michael Richards and Maury Chaykin) who provide understanding and insight for the youngster, as well as a new name, Franz. Moving and quirky without being sappy, Keaton's feature debut avoids what would've been easy stereotypes. Based on the autobiography by Franz Lidz.
- Awards
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1995: Nominated for Oscar: Best Original Soundtrack Comedy or Musical
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