Overview

In the 1950s, brothers Jacey and Doug Holt, who come from the poorer side of their sleepy Midwestern town, vie for the affections of the wealthy, lovely Abbott sisters. Lady-killer Jacey alternates between Eleanor and Alice, wanting simply to break the hearts of rich young women. But sensitive Doug has a real romance with Pamela, which Jacey and the Abbott patriarch, Lloyd, both frown upon.

Cast

Joaquin Phoenix, Liv Tyler, Jennifer Connelly, Billy Crudup, Joanna Going, Kathy Baker, Will Patton, Michael Sutton

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What is "Inventing the Abbotts" about?

In the 1950s, brothers Jacey and Doug Holt, who come from the poorer side of their sleepy Midwestern town, vie for the affections of the wealthy, lovely Abbott sisters. Lady-killer Jacey alternates between Eleanor and Alice, wanting simply to break the hearts of rich young women. But sensitive Doug has a real romance with Pamela, which Jacey and the Abbott patriarch, Lloyd, both frown upon.

When was "Inventing the Abbotts" released?

Inventing the Abbotts was released in 1997.

Who stars in "Inventing the Abbotts"?

The cast includes Joaquin Phoenix, Liv Tyler, Jennifer Connelly, Billy Crudup.