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  • The Beans of Egypt, Maine (1994)
  • R
    99 min | Drama
The Beans of Egypt, Maine (1994)
R
99 min | Drama

Reuben is a drinker and brawler who runs afoul of the law and lands a long prison term. He leaves behind Roberta (Kelly Lynch), his wife and mother of nine. Also part of the extended family is Beal (Patrick McGaw), who becomes Roberta's ...See moreReuben is a drinker and brawler who runs afoul of the law and lands a long prison term. He leaves behind Roberta (Kelly Lynch), his wife and mother of nine. Also part of the extended family is Beal (Patrick McGaw), who becomes Roberta's sometime lover and possesses the famous Bean short fuse. All this is observed by Earlene (Martha Plimpton), a neighbor under the thumb of a strict religious father. Her dad warns her against any contact, but, despite the Beans' crude ways, the young woman is drawn to them. Their earthiness, directness, and unity stand in sharp contrast to her oppressive family life. See less
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Carolyn Chute (novel "The Beans of Egypt, Maine") | Bill Phillips (screenplay)
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Nov 23, 1994 (United States)

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27 cast members
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Martha Plimpton
Earlene Earlene   See fewer
Kelly Lynch
Roberta / Reuben's Wife Roberta / Reuben's Wife   See fewer
Rutger Hauer
Reuben / Roberta's Husband Reuben / Roberta's Husband   See fewer
Patrick McGaw
Beal / Reuben's Nephew Beal / Reuben's Nephew   See fewer
Richard Sanders
Lee / Earlene's Father Lee / Earlene's Father   See fewer
Lance Robinson
Young Beal Young Beal   See fewer
Rae Adams
Young Earlene Young Earlene   See fewer
Ariana Lamon-Anderson
Bonnie Loo Bonnie Loo   See fewer
Michael MacRae
Cole Deveraux Cole Deveraux   See fewer
James Gervasi
Pa Bean Pa Bean   See fewer
Sue Ann Gilfillan
Aunt Hoover Aunt Hoover   See fewer
Susanna Burney
Merry Merry Merry Merry   See fewer
Marjorie Nelson
Gram Pomerleau Gram Pomerleau   See fewer
Jim Chiros
Loren Loren   See fewer
Gary Taylor
Granville Pollard Granville Pollard   See fewer
Dennis Bateman
Minister Minister   See fewer
Michael Patten
Fred Brown Fred Brown   See fewer
Wren Walker
Virginia Virginia   See fewer
Therese Tinling
Florence Florence   See fewer
Jeff Steitzer
Warren Olsen Warren Olsen   See fewer
Cazzeri Upton
Rosie Bean Rosie Bean   See fewer
Kelli Russell
Annie Bean Annie Bean   See fewer
Sharon Galloway
Ma Bean Ma Bean   See fewer
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