The Patron Saint of Liars (1998): Cast
The Patron Saint of Liars is a 1998 romantic drama directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal, starring Dana Delany as Rose Cleardon Abbott, Sada Thompson and Clancy Brown. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Stephen Gyllenhaal
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Patron Saint of Liars About?
The premise of The Patron Saint of Liars without spoilers.
Unhappy in her marriage and pregnant, Rose (Dana Delany) escapes to a rural Tennessee home for unwed mothers, based on Ann Patchett’s novel. After giving birth she befriends an elderly nun (Sada Thompson) and starts a romance with the handyman Son (Clancy Brown). Her peace shatters when her first husband finds her, forcing Rose to confront the wounds of her past.
The Patron Saint of Liars Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- husband wife relationship
- catholic school
- pregnancy
- based on novel
The Patron Saint of Liars Cast & Characters
Dana Delany leads the cast as Rose Cleardon Abbott, with Sada Thompson as Sister Evangeline and Clancy Brown as Son. Directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Stephen Gyllenhaal
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Dana Delany as Rose Cleardon Abbott - Sada Thompson as Sister Evangeline
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Clancy Brown as Son -
Ellen Burstyn as June Clatterbuck
Also Starring in The Patron Saint of Liars
· 5 more- Maggie Gyllenhaal Lorraine Thomas
- Debra Christofferson Sister Bernadette
- Marissa Ribisi Angie
- Jill Gascoine Mother Corrine
- Nancy Moore Atchison Cecilia (age 15)
More from Stephen Gyllenhaal
More films directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal, best-rated first: Uncharitable, So B. It, Grassroots and Certain Fury.
The Patron Saint of Liars Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Patron Saint of Liars.
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The Patron Saint of Liars FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Patron Saint of Liars, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Patron Saint of Liars?
The Patron Saint of Liars runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was The Patron Saint of Liars released?
The Patron Saint of Liars was released on April 5, 1998.
Who directed The Patron Saint of Liars?
The Patron Saint of Liars was directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal.
More films by Stephen Gyllenhaal Who is in the cast of The Patron Saint of Liars?
The Patron Saint of Liars stars Dana Delany as Rose Cleardon Abbott, Sada Thompson as Sister Evangeline and Clancy Brown as Son, among 9 credited actors.
Does The Patron Saint of Liars have a post-credit scene?
No. The Patron Saint of Liars has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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