Misunderstood (1983)

Synopsis: Director Jerry Schatzberg follows up his lauded ode to country music, HONEYSUCKLE ROSE, with this touching drama about a man who learns to become a loving father. Successful shipping magnate Ned... Director Jerry Schatzberg follows up his lauded ode to country music, HONEYSUCKLE ROSE, with this touching drama about a man who learns to become a loving father. Successful shipping magnate Ned Rawley (Gene Hackman) has just become a widower, and must now raise his young sons Andrew (Henry Thomas) and Miles (Huckleberry Fox) by himself. But Ned, who doesn't know his kids very well, has a tough time expressing his love. Instead, he takes a distant and demanding stance towards them. This creates a wide rift between him and Andrew, the oldest boy, who misses his mother and desperately needs attention. When Andrew is seriously hurt in an accident, Ned finally realizes how much care and affection a child needs. As a result, he finally softens, opening the floodgates of overwhelming emotions, and tries to begin a healthy relationship with his sons. Based on the novel by Florence Montgomery, MISUNDERSTOOD is a sensitive drama from photographer-turned-filmmaker Schatzberg, which features another impassioned performance from Hackman, as well as Thomas and Fox. Pasqualino De Santis's stunning cinematography turns the landscape into a character itself, adding even greater dimension to the already intricate story. [More]

Starring: Gene Hackman, Rip Torn, Henry Thomas, Huckleberry Fox

Starring: Gene Hackman, Rip Torn, Henry Thomas, Huckleberry Fox, Susan Anspach

Director: Jerry Schatzberg

Director: Jerry Schatzberg
Screenwriter: Barra Grant
Producer: Tarak Ben Ammar

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