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Flesh and Bone

Flesh and Bone

Evil is patient.

19936.02h 6m

Overview

Haunted by memories of his father murdering a family, Arlis Sweeney prefers to keep to himself, focusing his energy on his work. One day, the traumatic past that eats away at him returns when he meets Kay Davies, a woman connected to the bloody event. Against all odds, Arlis and Kay fall in love; however, when his father, Roy, reappears in his life -- with the coldhearted Ginnie in tow -- Arlis must deal with his past demons.

Directed by Steve Kloves
Written by Steve Kloves
Produced by Mark Rosenberg, Paula Weinstein
Box Office0Revenue: $9.7M

Top Cast

Meg Ryan

Meg Ryan

Kay Davies

Dennis Quaid

Dennis Quaid

Arlis Sweeney

James Caan

James Caan

Roy Sweeney

Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow

Ginnie

Julia McNeal

Julia McNeal

Sarah Willets

Ron Kuhlman

Ron Kuhlman

Clem Willets

Jerry Swindall

Jerry Swindall

Young Arlis

R

Ryan Bohls

Scotty Willets

E

Ez Perez

Boy in Suit

C

Craig Erickson

Tiny Ted

Themes & Keywords

small towngamblingtexasabusive fatherroadhouseromancemurderburglaryhome invasionconfrontationmarried womangrifterhaunted by the pastvending machinesolitarycountry folkmurder of familyunlikely romancecriminal father

About Flesh and Bone

Flesh and Bone is a drama, romance, thriller film released in 1993 exploring themes of small town, gambling, texas, abusive father, roadhouse, romance. Directed by Steve Kloves, it stars Meg Ryan, Dennis Quaid, James Caan. Haunted by memories of his father murdering a family, Arlis Sweeney prefers to keep to himself, focusing his energy on his work. One day, the traumatic past that eats away at him returns when he meets Kay Davies, a woman connected to the bloody event. Against all odds, Arlis and Kay fall in love; however, when his father, Roy, reappears in his life -- with the coldhearted Ginnie in tow -- Arlis must deal with his past demons.

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