Misunderstood (1983): Cast & Box Office
Misunderstood is a 1983 drama directed by Jerry Schatzberg, starring Gene Hackman as Ned Rawley, Rip Torn and Henry Thomas. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $1.5 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Jerry Schatzberg
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Vides Cinematografica
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Misunderstood About?
The premise of Misunderstood without spoilers.
An overworked father, consumed by his own grief, must suddenly become the sole caregiver for his two young sons. Struggling to bridge the emotional gap, he learns the children crave affection and that he must find a way to love and understand them despite his busy mind.
Misunderstood Themes & Keywords
· 22 tags- tunisia
- american italian production
- american tunisian production
- italian tunisian production
- tunisian actors
- boy
- brother brother relationship
- father son relationship
- martial arts
- rowing a boat
- lost boy
- model train
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- cemetery
- child driving a car
- washing car
- fall from tree
- father son reconciliation
- wife
- coming of age drama
- remake of italian film
- based on novel
- independent film
Misunderstood Cast & Characters
Gene Hackman leads the cast as Ned Rawley, with Rip Torn as Will and Henry Thomas as Andrew. Directed by Jerry Schatzberg; 35 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jerry Schatzberg
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Gene Hackman as Ned Rawley -
Rip Torn as Will -
Henry Thomas as Andrew -
Susan Anspach as Lilly
Also Starring in Misunderstood
· 31 more- June Brown Mrs. Paley
- Nadim Sawalha Ahmed
- Helen Ryan Lucy
- Maureen Kerwin Kate
- Raad Rawi Doctor
- Huckleberry Fox Miles
- Annick Allières Marie
- Nabil Massad Mr. Jallouli
- Nidal Al-Askhar Mrs. Jallouli
- Noureddine Kasbaoui Servant
- Halima Daoud Aisha
- Habiba Girl on Donkey
- Moncef Dhouib Servant
- Zoubeir Bornaz Kassir's Assistant
- Abdellatif Hamrouni Holy Man
- Moheddine Mrad Kassir
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- Habib Chaari Injured Man
- Khaled Akrout Electronic Shop Owner
- Rajah Gafsi Ali-Baroutta Cafe Owner
- James R. Cope Mr. Grace
- Fathia Boudabous Woman Red Light District
- Mohamed Ben Othman Chocolate Merchant
- Salah Rahmouni Rachid
- Mohamed Dous Judo Instructor
- Tarak Sancho Ned's Driver
- Hattab Dhib Kassir's Driver
- Mohamed Sghaier Ftouhi Baroutta Spring Owner
- Hella Boulila Secretary, Ned's Office at Docks
- Neal Anderson Andrew's Opponent
- André Valiquette Bob
- Dirk Holzapfel Lucien
More from Jerry Schatzberg
More films directed by Jerry Schatzberg, best-rated first: The Panic in Needle Park, Street Smart, No Small Affair and The Day the Ponies Come Back.
Misunderstood Box Office
Misunderstood grossed $1.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.5M
- US & Canada
- $1.5M
Misunderstood Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Besoin d'Amour” and “Unverstanden”.
- Also known as
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- Besoin d'Amour
- Unverstanden
- Incompreso - L'ultimo sole d'estate
- Непонятый
- Missförstått
- 新爱的世界
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Misunderstood FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Misunderstood, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Misunderstood?
Misunderstood runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Misunderstood released?
Misunderstood was released on December 10, 1983.
Who directed Misunderstood?
Misunderstood was directed by Jerry Schatzberg.
More films by Jerry Schatzberg Who is in the cast of Misunderstood?
Misunderstood stars Gene Hackman as Ned Rawley, Rip Torn as Will and Henry Thomas as Andrew, among 35 credited actors.
How much did Misunderstood make at the box office?
Misunderstood grossed $1.5 million worldwide.
Does Misunderstood have a post-credit scene?
No. Misunderstood has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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