Five Corners 1987
“Friends last forever. Goodness is its own reward. ...And there ain't no Indians in the Bronx.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 94 minutes
- Director
- Tony Bill
- Networks
- Handmade Films, Cineplex-Odeon Films
- Where to Stream
- Criterion Channel, Eternal Family
What is Five Corners?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Five Corners" (1987).
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 94 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 11, 1987
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Studios
- Handmade Films, Cineplex-Odeon Films
- Budget
- $5,500,000
- Revenue
- $969,205
- Genres
- Drama, Crime, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.9/10 from 67 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~94 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Handmade Films, Cineplex-Odeon Films
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Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Five Corners" (1987).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Omit details not in the material.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Five Corners
Year: 1987
Genre: American independent crime drama film; Drama, Crime, and Thriller.
Director: Tony Bill.
Writer: John Patrick Shanley.
Cast: Jodie Foster, Tim Robbins, John Turturro, Rodney Harvey, Todd Graff.
Runtime: 1h 34m.
Rating: R.
Release Date (US): 01/22/1988.
Plot: A psychotic young man returns to his old neighborhood after release from prison. He seeks out the woman he previously tried to rape and the man who protected her, with twisted ideas of love for her and hate for him.
Attempt 1 (Mental Draft):
Five Corners is a 1987 American independent crime drama film directed by Tony Bill. Written by John
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“A gripping exploration of drama and crime that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Five Corners worth watching?
Five Corners holds a community rating of 5.9/10 based on 67 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Crime for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Five Corners and when was it released?
Five Corners is a feature film with a runtime of 94 minutes. It was released in 1987. Release status: Released.
Who directed Five Corners?
Five Corners was directed by Tony Bill.
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