"The path of Francesca Johnson's future seems destined due to an unexpected fork in the road..."

1995

2h 15m

7.7(2404 votes)

Drama

Romance

Overview

Photographer Robert Kincaid wanders into the life of housewife Francesca Johnson for four days in the 1960s.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Meryl Streep

Francesca Johnson

Clint Eastwood

Robert Kincaid

Annie Corley

Caroline Johnson

Victor Slezak

Michael Johnson

Jim Haynie

Richard Johnson

Sarah Zahn

Young Carolyn

Christopher Kroon

Young Michael

Phyllis Lyons

Betty

Debra Monk

Madge

Richard Lage

Lawyer Peterson

Creative team

Directed by: Clint Eastwood
Written by: Richard LaGravenese
Produced by: Kathleen Kennedy
Clint Eastwood

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