Wayward Son
Originally released in 1999. Wayward Son is a drama film. directed by Randall Harris.
Starring Harry Connick Jr., Pete Postlethwaite, and Patricia Clarkson
Synopsis
Former fashion photographer Randall Harris debuts with this gritty drama about justice and redemption in rural Georgia during the Great Depression. Jesse Banks Rhodes (Harry Connick, Jr.) is suddenly and inexplicably released from jail after serving part of a life sentence on a trumped up charge for murder. He heads back for Georgia to reclaim his life and finds himself staying with farmer Ben Alexander (Pete Postlethwaite). Initially, Ben's family is mistrustful of the ex-con, but slowly they begin to warm to him, particularly Ben's fragile daughter Wesley (Patricia Clarkson). After witnessing the murder of a black worker at the hands of his drunken white racist boss, Jesse vows to make things right.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 20, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
3.0/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Harry Connick Jr.
as Jesse Banks Rhodes
Pete Postlethwaite
as Ben Alexander
Patricia Clarkson
as Wesley
Vinessa Shaw
as Cordelia
Walton Goggins
as Plantation Owner
Afemo Omilami
as Horace
David Pickens
as Warden
John Bennes
as Lawyer
Matthew Brady
as Inmate 1
Stacie Richards Dail
as Young Crying Woman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wayward Son about?
Former fashion photographer Randall Harris debuts with this gritty drama about justice and redemption in rural Georgia during the Great Depression. Jesse Banks Rhodes (Harry Connick, Jr.) is sudden...
Who directed Wayward Son?
Wayward Son was directed by Randall Harris.
How long is Wayward Son?
Wayward Son has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Wayward Son released?
Wayward Son was released on September 20, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wayward Son?
The main cast of Wayward Son includes Harry Connick Jr., Pete Postlethwaite, Patricia Clarkson, Vinessa Shaw, Walton Goggins.