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Release Year1997
Runtime1h 36m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
Genres—
Votes1
DirectorR. Bruce Elder
WritersR. Bruce Elder
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast2 credited
Also Known AsA Man Whose Life Was Full of Woe Has Been Surprised by Joy
About A Man Whose Life Was Full of Woe Has Been Surprised by Joy
Elder depicts forms of life that have grown increasingly out of touch with the body, and attempts to elicit and experience of the delight that results from reconnecting with our natural being
Directed by R. Bruce Elder, A Man Whose Life Was Full of Woe Has Been Surprised by Joy leans on a strong ensemble — R. Bruce Elder, James D. Smith — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1997.
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