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Of Mice and Men

Of Mice and Men

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Of Mice and Men

"We have a dream. Someday, we'll have a little house and a couple of acres. A place to call home."

1992

1h 51m

7.2(741 votes)

Drama

Overview

Two drifters, one a gentle but slow giant, try to make money working the fields during the Depression so they can fulfill their dreams.

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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

John Malkovich

John Malkovich

Lennie Small

Gary Sinise

Gary Sinise

George Milton

Ray Walston

Ray Walston

Candy

Casey Siemaszko

Casey Siemaszko

Curley

Sherilyn Fenn

Sherilyn Fenn

Curley's Wife

John Terry

John Terry

Slim

Richard Riehle

Richard Riehle

Carlson

Alexis Arquette

Alexis Arquette

Whitt

Joe Morton

Joe Morton

Crooks

Noble Willingham

Noble Willingham

The Boss

Creative team

Directed by: Gary Sinise
Written by: Horton Foote
Produced by: Russell Smith
Gary Sinise

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