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The Saint of Fort Washington

Danny Glover and Matt Dillon
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Overview

Matt Dillon and Danny Glover star as two homeless characters who befriend and support one another in their harsh world. Matthew (Matt Dillon) is an innocent and possibly schizophrenic photographer who is forced out onto the streets when the apartment building he is squatting in is torn down by slumlords. In search of refuge, Matthew heads to the prison-like Ft. Washington shelter for men where he comes into contact with the many tough residents of the shelter, including a bitter and street-wise Vietnam veteran named Jerry (Danny Glover). Jerry becomes a father figure for Matthew, teaching him how to survive in his new surroundings. When the shelter becomes more dangerous than the streets, the unlikely pair flee in order to survive. Washing cars, selling produce, and struggling, the two men are constantly on the move and dreaming of an apartment of their own. As the two become closer, Matthew's mystical healing powers are revealed. He can cure the aging Jerry of his bullet wounds and arthritis with the touch of his hands, healing years of suffering with contact but, unfortunately, he cannot ensure their physical safety. Filmed with sure-handed direction by Tim Hunter, THE SAINT OF FORT WASHINGTON is a well acted and touching portrayal of the desperation and alienation of the homeless.

Awards:

Main Cast & Crew:
Tim Hunter - Director
Danny Glover
Matt Dillon
Rick Aviles
Nina Siemaszko
Ving Rhames
Harry Ellington
Ralph Hughes
Kevin Corrigan
Brian Tarantina
Louis Williams

Details

    DVD Format
  • Format: DVD (Manufactured on Demand, Widescreen)
  • Run Time: 102
  • Color Format: Color
  • UPC: 883316256565
  • Genre: DRAMA
  • Rating: R (MPAA)
  • Release Date: June 2010

Movie Reviews

Synopsis:
Matt Dillon and Danny Glover star in this touching story of two homeless men who are adrift together in the hard world of the homeless. After property developers demolish a New York City squatters' home, Matthew (Matt Dillon), one of the victims, heads to a shelter. There, he befriends Jerry (Danny Glover) who saves him from the violent ways of the homeless world. When the two leave the shelter to squat once again, Jerry learns of Matthew's healing powers; with just a touch, Matthew's hands are capable of curing bullet wounds and arthritis. However, healing powers don't ensure physical safety, and when Matthew is forced to return to the shelter alone, there is no one to protect him this time.

Notes:
Actor Ving Rhames met his brother in a homeless shelter, while filming the movie.

Reviews:
"...Heartfelt....Movingly acted and often bleakly believable..." - 11/17/1993 New York Times, p.C19


"...[Dillon's] best performance since DRUGSTORE COWBOY....He brings a lean and angelic quality of bewilderment to the role of Matthew..." - 06/01/1994 Sight and Sound, p.59

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