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Shattered Spirits (1986): Cast

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Shattered Spirits is a 1986 drama directed by Robert Greenwald, starring Martin Sheen as Lyle Mollencamp, Michael Gough and Lukas Haas. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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Shattered Spirits (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Robert Greenwald
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Shattered Spirits About?

The premise of Shattered Spirits without spoilers.

Trapped in his own nightmare, only he can break free. As alcoholism tightens its grip, a father fights to abandon the bottle, confronting his demons and striving to mend the fractured bonds with his family, rebuilding their lives one painful step at a time.

Shattered Spirits Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • drinking problem
  • alcoholic father
  • drunk father
  • beer
  • angry man
  • anger
  • mowing the lawn
  • lawn mower
  • alcohol intoxication
  • intoxicated
  • intoxication
  • police
+38 more
  • police officer
  • jail
  • violent man
  • father slaps his son
  • locked out of house
  • two word title
  • alcohol
  • alcohol abuse
  • alcoholic drink
  • alcoholic husband
  • alcoholic man
  • alcohol use
  • drinking alcohol
  • alcohol addiction
  • alcoholic beverage
  • alcohol consumption
  • alcoholic parent
  • drinking beer
  • drunk
  • drunken man
  • drunken father
  • lamp
  • police car
  • sunglasses
  • flashlight
  • knocking over a lamp
  • drinking
  • mother son relationship
  • mother daughter relationship
  • middle class
  • husband wife relationship
  • father son relationship
  • father daughter relationship
  • family relationships
  • drunkenness
  • drink
  • drinking binge
  • counselor
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Cast & crew

Shattered Spirits Cast & Characters

Martin Sheen leads the cast as Lyle Mollencamp, with Michael Gough as Fred and Lukas Haas as Brian Mollencamp. Directed by Robert Greenwald; 21 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Shattered Spirits

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From the director

More from Robert Greenwald

More films directed by Robert Greenwald, best-rated first: Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers, Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism, Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price and Making a Killing: Guns, Greed, and the NRA.

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Cars

Cars in Shattered Spirits

21 cars on screen, including the 1978 Chevrolet Impala Wagon and the Crown Supercoach.

All 21 cars
  • 1978 Chevrolet Impala Wagon in Shattered Spirits 1978 Chevrolet Impala Wagon Important role
  • Crown Supercoach in Shattered Spirits Crown Supercoach Important role
  • GMC Vandura in Shattered Spirits GMC Vandura Important role
  • 1983 Ford Club Wagon in Shattered Spirits 1983 Ford Club Wagon Minor role

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FAQ

Shattered Spirits FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Shattered Spirits, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Shattered Spirits?

Shattered Spirits runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Shattered Spirits released?

Shattered Spirits was released on January 6, 1986.

Who directed Shattered Spirits?

Shattered Spirits was directed by Robert Greenwald.

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Who is in the cast of Shattered Spirits?

Shattered Spirits stars Martin Sheen as Lyle Mollencamp, Michael Gough as Fred and Lukas Haas as Brian Mollencamp, among 21 credited actors.

Does Shattered Spirits have a post-credit scene?

No. Shattered Spirits has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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