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Marvin & Tige (1985)

"Sometimes it takes a friend to make the pieces fit"

4.919851h 44mEN
Drama

Directed by Eric Weston

Rating

4.9/10

Runtime

1h 44m

Language

EN

Release

March 8, 1985

Director

Eric Weston

Overview

Marvin, a heavy-drinking widower meets Tige, an 11-year-old orphan. With nowhere else to go, Tige moves in with Marvin and they develop a close friendship. Marvin wants to adopt Tige but knows that he is too poor to give him a good home. Then he discovers who Tige's father is a rich suburbanite who ...

Cast

John Cassavetes

John Cassavetes

Marvin

Billy Dee Williams

Billy Dee Williams

Richard Davis

Gibran Brown

Gibran Brown

Tige Jackson

Denise Nicholas

Denise Nicholas

Vanessa Jackson

Fay Hauser

Fay Hauser

Brenda Davis

Georgia Allen

Georgia Allen

Carrie Carter

Jerry Penson

Jerry Penson

Policeman

Charles Darden

Charles Darden

TV Salesman

May K. Pearce

May K. Pearce

Nurse

Lou Walker

Lou Walker

Cab Driver

Rob Harke

Rob Harke

Driver

Danny Nelson

Danny Nelson

Bartender

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Marvin & Tige (1985), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Marvin, a heavy-drinking widower meets Tige, an 11-year-old orphan. With nowhere else to go, Tige moves in with Marvin and they develop a close friendship. Marvin wants to adopt Tige but knows that he is too poor to give him a good home. Then he discovers who Tige's father is a rich suburbanite who doesn't even know Tige exists. Should Marvin, and can he, give up the boy he loves, and who loves him, in favor of a stranger with the right genes and bank balance?

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Marvin & Tige. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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