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Ironweed

Ironweed is a 1987 film which tells the story of an alcoholic, wandering man and woman during the Great Depression. It stars Jack Nicholson, Meryl Streep, Carroll Baker, Michael O'Keefe[?], Diane Venora[?], Fred Gwynne, Tom Waits and Nathan Lane[?].

The movie was adapted by William Kennedy[?] from his novel. It was directed by Hector Babenco[?].

It was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Jack Nicholson) and Best Actress in a Leading Role (Meryl Streep).

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