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Sweet Liberty

Sweet Liberty

Michael Burgess wrote a book about the American Revolution. Now, Hollywood's come to his town to make a movie of it -- Plunging him into a summer of madness.

Michael Burgess is an academic who has written a scholarly book on the American Revolution which Hollywood has bought the film rights to. The arrival of the film crew seriously disrupts him as actors want to change their characters, directors want to re-stage battles, and he becomes infatuated with Faith who will play the female lead in the movie. At the same time, he is fighting with his crazy mother who thinks the Devil lives in her kitchen, and his girlfriend who is talking about commitment.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Sweet Liberty
  • Genres: Comedy, Romance
  • Release Date: 1986-05-16
  • Runtime: 106 minutes
  • Rating: 5.6/10 (36 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Universal Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.7093
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Alan Alda

Alan Alda

as Michael Burgess

Michael Caine

Michael Caine

as Elliott James

Michelle Pfeiffer

Michelle Pfeiffer

as Faith Healy

Bob Hoskins

Bob Hoskins

as Stanley Gould

Lise Hilboldt

Lise Hilboldt

as Gretchen Carlsen

Lillian Gish

Lillian Gish

as Cecelia Burgess

Saul Rubinek

Saul Rubinek

as Bo Hodges

Lois Chiles

Lois Chiles

as Leslie

Linda Thorson

Linda Thorson

as Grace James

Leo Burmester

Leo Burmester

as Hank

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Sweet Liberty 1986 TV trailer

External Links

Keywords

professorhistory teacherrevolutionary warfilm director

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sweet Liberty?

Sweet Liberty is a Comedy, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1986-05-16.

Who are the main actors in Sweet Liberty?

The main cast includes Alan Alda, Michael Caine, Michelle Pfeiffer, Bob Hoskins, Lise Hilboldt, .

Where can I watch Sweet Liberty online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Sweet Liberty is available.

Is Sweet Liberty based on a true story?

Michael Burgess wrote a book about the American Revolution. Now, Hollywood's come to his town to make a movie of it -- Plunging him into a summer of madness.

What is the IMDb rating of Sweet Liberty?

Sweet Liberty has an IMDb rating of 5.6/10 based on 36 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Sweet Liberty?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Sweet Liberty?

The soundtrack was composed by Universal Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Sweet Liberty filmed?

Sweet Liberty was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Sweet Liberty?

The total runtime of Sweet Liberty is 106 minutes.

Is Sweet Liberty suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Sweet Liberty?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Sweet Liberty.

Does Sweet Liberty have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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