The Scoundrel's Wife (A.K.A. The Home Front)

Starring:Tatum O'Neal, Julian Sands, Tim Curry, Lacey Chabert, Eion Bailey, Patrick McCullough (II), Rudolf Martin, Lorna Farrar, John McConnell, Lance Spellerberg, Kurt Gerard, Michael Arata, Kayla Duet, Danielle Lagarde, Natalie Duet, Britney Levron, David P. Kufner, Jade Galliano
Director: Glen Pitre
Studio: First Look Pictures
Product Type: DVD

Average customer rating:

An Unusual War Story
Very Good Movie.
Unknown Treasure
Overall .. Very Entertaining
Tatum's still a little darling!!

The Scoundrel's Wife (A.K.A. The Home Front)
Starring: Tatum O'Neal , Julian Sands , Tim Curry , Lacey Chabert , and Eion Bailey
Director: Glen Pitre
Manufacturer: First Look Pictures
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B0001AVZWQ
Release Date: 2004-04-20

Customer Reviews:

An Unusual War Story.......2007-03-23

I found this to be a very compelling movie. There are so many issues that come up that it should provide good family discussion for quite a while. First, the priest is not respected by the village people because he is an alcoholic. The mother of the two teens was involved is a sin for which the townspeople have ostracized her and her kids for years. A gypsy escapes for Germany early in the war, stealing the identity of a Jewish doctor, and is eventually sent to Cajun country to be their town doctor. An inexperienced Coast Guard ensign is put under such pressure to find any locals who are assisting the German U-boats that are lurking in the Gulf that he resorts to setting up the ostracized woman as helping the Germans.

All this comes together in a climax that most traditional values families will find satisfying. It is a story of facing up to one's past sins. Unfortunately, it is done only tangentially in the context of a loving and just God. Still, this is one true story that those who like moving drama will surely be glad they viewed it. I don't know why it is 'R' rated because most of the violence is off camera, and nothing erotic is shown of the one love scene. Indeed, virtually of the the terrible injuries the sailors suffered when the Germans sank their ships are shown in the context of the 'medical team' saving their lives.

Very Good Movie. .......2005-07-11

Ok, we bought this DVD because it was filmed on our area, our friends were extras and it was about our home town of Cut Off, LA. But we were surpised by how very good it really was. All the actors did a awesome job. They really captured that era and this culture. Over all, it was a very good movie and I'm amazed it didn't do that well over all.
BTW: I gave it 4 not 5 stars because the parts with the expolisions were very low grade to today's standards.

Unknown Treasure.......2005-01-15

I think this is the best role I've seen for Tim Curray. The Rocky Horror Picture Show was excellent, but it effectively ruined his career. He's had many roles since, but none as convincing as this.

Tatum O'Neal was amazing. My two images of her are the little girl in Paper Moon and as an adult in this movie.

The movie is not fast-paced. Rather, it gives you an opportunity to absorb the time period and the mind set of people at that time.

This is a movie for people who want to connect, emotionally, with the characters in a non-artificial way. I believe we saw some real acting in this movie, minus the typical hollywood glitz. Emotions weren't jerked out of you, the just come out naturally. There's not a character in this movie that someone can't identify with.

Tatum, you did an excellent job.

Overall .. Very Entertaining.......2004-07-01

I was very pleased to find "Homefront" at my local blockbuster, as I had heard many interesting things about it. I found the movie to be quite entertaining, and the acting to be above par. Tim Curry was actually very believable as the coniving priest, and it's always a joy to watch Julian Sands. However I believe a new talent has been found in Kurt Gerard, who played one of the German soldiers taken hostage. Although Gerard had limited screen time and dialogue, I felt drawn to his character, and his on-screen prescence. I surely hope we get to see more of him in the future.

Tatum's still a little darling!!.......2004-05-19

Moving World War Drama which brings a welcome return to the screen for the gorgeous TATUM O'NEAL after way too long an absence. The Scoundrels Wife is well-told and played by all and benefits from a strong central emotionally charged performance by Tatum in a film which deserves a wider audience than it will probably get. For fans of w.war drama's and Tatum O'Neal, you won't be disappointed!

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