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'Family Prayers' is a 1993 American drama film starring Joe Mantegna, Anne Archer, Paul Reiser and Patti LuPone. It was directed by Scott Rosenfeld. It is notable for being the first film role of Brittany Murphy, who had a non-speaking role.

Plot



Set in 1969 Los Angeles, this movie aims at nostalgia but really is more a depiction of the tragedy of a dysfunctional family. Young Andrew, a 13-year-old male on the brink of manhood, is saddled with a father who is a compulsive gambler and a mother who is immersed in a constant battle with him because of it. Often desperate for money, their dependence on Andrews aunt Nan for money is one more cause of tension and anxiety in an already unhappy household. As Andrew cares for himself and his younger sister, the symbol of his coming of agehis approaching bar-mitzvahcomes to symbolize more than just a rite of passage.

Cast



* Joe Mantegna as Martin Jacobs

* Anne Archer as Rita Jacobs

* Tzvi Ratner-Stauber as Andrew Jacobs

* Julianne Michelle as Fay Jacobs

* Paul Reiser as Dan Linder

* Patti LuPone as Aunt Nan

* Conchata Ferrell as Mrs. Romeyo

* David Marguiles as Uncle Sam

* Shiri Appleby as Nina

* Allen Garfield as Cantor

* Keaton Simons as Mark

* Milt Oberman as Al

* Gina Hecht as Arlene

* James Terry as Mike

* John Capodice as Barber #1

* Brittany Murphy as Elise

References




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