Sweet Liberty
"Michael Burgess wrote a book about the American Revolution. Now, Hollywood's come to his town to make a movie of it -- Plunging him into a summer of madness."
Originally released in 1986. Sweet Liberty is a comedy/romance film. directed by Alan Alda.
Starring Alan Alda, Michael Caine, and Michelle Pfeiffer
Synopsis
Michael Burgess is an academic who has written a scholarly book on the American Revolution which Hollywood has bought the film rights to. The arrival of the film crew seriously disrupts him as actors want to change their characters, directors want to re-stage battles, and he becomes infatuated with Faith who will play the female lead in the movie. At the same time, he is fighting with his crazy mother who thinks the Devil lives in her kitchen, and his girlfriend who is talking about commitment.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 16, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (39 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sweet Liberty about?
Michael Burgess is an academic who has written a scholarly book on the American Revolution which Hollywood has bought the film rights to. The arrival of the film crew seriously disrupts him as acto...
Who directed Sweet Liberty?
Sweet Liberty was directed by Alan Alda.
How long is Sweet Liberty?
Sweet Liberty has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was Sweet Liberty released?
Sweet Liberty was released on May 16, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sweet Liberty?
The main cast of Sweet Liberty includes Alan Alda, Michael Caine, Michelle Pfeiffer, Bob Hoskins, Lise Hilboldt.