The Patron Saint of Liars
"On the run from the past, she found herself"
Originally released in 1998. The Patron Saint of Liars is a drama/romance film. directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal.
Starring Dana Delany, Ellen Burstyn, and Clancy Brown
Synopsis
Unhappy in her marriage, expectant mother Rose (Dana Delany) flees to a home for unwed mothers in rural Tennessee in this adaptation of Ann Patchett's novel. When she stays on after her baby is born, Rose becomes friends with an elderly nun (Sada Thompson) and begins a relationship with the local handyman, Son (Clancy Brown). Everything seems fine until Rose's first husband tracks her down and she's forced to relive her troubled past.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 5, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dana Delany
as Rose Cleardon Abbott
Ellen Burstyn
as June Clatterbuck
Clancy Brown
as Son
Maggie Gyllenhaal
as Lorraine Thomas
Sada Thompson
as Sister Evangeline
Debra Christofferson
as Sister Bernadette
Marissa Ribisi
as Angie
Jill Gascoine
as Mother Corrine
Nancy Moore Atchison
as Cecilia (age 15)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Patchett Kaufman Entertainment
- CBS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Patron Saint of Liars about?
Unhappy in her marriage, expectant mother Rose (Dana Delany) flees to a home for unwed mothers in rural Tennessee in this adaptation of Ann Patchett's novel. When she stays on after her baby is bor...
Who directed The Patron Saint of Liars?
The Patron Saint of Liars was directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal.
How long is The Patron Saint of Liars?
The Patron Saint of Liars has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was The Patron Saint of Liars released?
The Patron Saint of Liars was released on April 5, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Patron Saint of Liars?
The main cast of The Patron Saint of Liars includes Dana Delany, Ellen Burstyn, Clancy Brown, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Sada Thompson.