Murphy's Romance
– Emma is a divorced woman with a teen aged boy who moves into a small town and tries to make a go of ..
Emma 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 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.
31 Jan 1986
English
Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.
Martin Ritt
Max Schott (based on the novella by), Harriet Frank Jr. (screenplay), Irving Ravetch (screenplay)
Sally Field, James Garner, Brian Kerwin, Corey Haim
Emma is a divorced woman with a teen-aged son who moves into a small town and tries to make a go of a horse ranch. Murphy is the widowed 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, with Emma's son liking Murphy but desperately wanting his father back.
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 2 nominations.
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