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Rachel, Rachel | Year: 1968 Directed: - Paul Newman Actors/Actresses: - Joanne Woodward - James Olson "Rachel, Rachel" -- A Triumph! This incredible film from 1968 continues to stand the test of time. Woodward received a Best Actress Oscar nomination for her sensitive portrayal of Rachel, a 35-year-old New England spinster who lives with her domineering, possessive mother. This is the story of a lonely woman who looks to find love with a man from her haunted past and how she breaks out of her shell. Estelle Parsons also gives a stellar performance as Rachel's emotionally tormented friend and co-worker, Calla. Ahead of its time, "Rachel, Rachel" also gives a positive view of lesbianism and acceptance. Paul Newman's directorial debut is a melancholy masterpiece that should not be missed. Excellent actress, awful script. The story line was extremely dark and dismal though the acting was wonderful. The premise and flashbacks of a seemingly dysfunctional childhood and a built-in funeral parlour in the childhood home was eccentric and depressing. I could appreciate Ms. Woodward's performance, but the story line was just too creepy. EXCEPTIONAL CHARACTER STUDY Paul Newman made his directing debut with this story and he does a great job; whenever it threatens to bore, something always saves it. Rachel teaches by day, wearing simple, practical dresses and her hair up. By night she caters to her domineering mother by preparing refreshments for her parties. This sexually repressed spinster schoolteacher, however, gets one last chance at romance in her small Connecticut town. Woodward mixes just the right amounts of loneliness and sweetness in the leading role. Won Golden Globe and New York Film Critics awards for both Woodward and her husband Newman for best actress and best director respectively (they took home four awards between them). Buy Rachel Rachel at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on Rachel Rachel Search with the Priority Search Engine on Rachel Rachel This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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