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The Twilight of the Golds (1996): Cast

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The Twilight of the Golds is a 1996 drama directed by Ross Kagan Marks, starring Faye Dunaway as Phyllis Gold, Brendan Fraser and Jennifer Beals. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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The Twilight of the Golds (1996) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Ross Kagan Marks
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Twilight of the Golds About?

The premise of The Twilight of the Golds without spoilers.

When a routine prenatal test reveals that her unborn child carries a genetic marker associated with homosexuality, a mother confronts the unsettling bias of her own family. As secrets surface, the film explores love, acceptance, and the weight of prejudice in a thought‑provoking drama.

The Twilight of the Golds Themes & Keywords

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  • baby
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Cast & crew

The Twilight of the Golds Cast & Characters

Faye Dunaway leads the cast as Phyllis Gold, with Brendan Fraser as David Gold and Jennifer Beals as Suzanne Stein. Directed by Ross Kagan Marks; 15 actors are credited in all.

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More from Ross Kagan Marks

One more film directed by Ross Kagan Marks: Walking with Herb.

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The Twilight of the Golds FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Twilight of the Golds, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Twilight of the Golds?

The Twilight of the Golds runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was The Twilight of the Golds released?

The Twilight of the Golds was released on October 10, 1996.

Who directed The Twilight of the Golds?

The Twilight of the Golds was directed by Ross Kagan Marks.

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Who is in the cast of The Twilight of the Golds?

The Twilight of the Golds stars Faye Dunaway as Phyllis Gold, Brendan Fraser as David Gold and Jennifer Beals as Suzanne Stein, among 15 credited actors.

Does The Twilight of the Golds have a post-credit scene?

No. The Twilight of the Golds has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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