Murphy's Romance
1985 · Movie · 107 min. · United States
Emma (Sally Field) is a divorced woman with a teen aged boy who moves into a small town and tries to make a go of a horse ranch. Murphy (James Garner) is the town druggist who steers business her way. Things are going along predictably until her ex husband shows up, needing a place to stay. The three of them form an intricate circle, Emma's son liking Murphy, but desperately wanting his father back.
Direction Martin Ritt
Cast Sally Field · James Garner · Brian Kerwin · Dennis Burkley · Georgann Johnson · Corey Haim · Dortha Duckworth · Anna Thomson
Soundtrack Carole King
Screenplay Irving Ravetch · Harriet Frank Jr.
Cinematography William A. Fraker
Original title Murphy's Romance
5.6
265 votes (FilmAffinity)
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