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Archibald the Rainbow Painter (1998)

1998-08-07 · 2h 25m · EN
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War is not about who is right... It's about who is left.

Vietnam veteran Archibald Wright is a house painter hired to work on a Beverly Hills mansion where he becomes involved in the life of the resident family. The owner Elaine left her husband J.P. while he was serving in Vietnam, causing him to become an alcoholic hobo living in downtown Los Angeles. Archibald tries to help their daughter Tory to continue her relationship with her father, even though Elaine is strongly against it.

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Les LandauDirectorLaura LandauWriter

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Dorian HarewoodDorian HarewoodArchibald WrightMichael McKeanMichael McKeanJ.P. BigelowPatti D'ArbanvillePatti D'ArbanvilleElaine TigerVanessa Bell CallowayVanessa Bell CallowayDianaAmie CareyAmie CareyTory BigelowRobert PicardoRobert PicardoDr. KurtzMel Johnson Jr.Mel Johnson Jr.BennyLeigh LandauLeigh LandauWhitneyAndrew RobinsonAndrew RobinsonThe Super SuperEdith DiazEdith DiazKenny JohnsonKenny JohnsonAnn GillespieAnn Gillespie

Keywords

AlcoholicParent child relationshipFamily relationshipsLos angeles, californiaVietnam warAlcoholismVietnam veteranWaitressBeverly hillsCommitmentGuitar playerInner cityVeterans hospitalHouse painterVietnam flashbackTwo story

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityAlcoholic · Parent Child Relationship · Family RelationshipsDialogue densityDramaPacingLongEmotional intensityFamily Relationships · Vietnam WarDirector preference722163

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Frequently asked questions about Archibald the Rainbow Painter

What is Archibald the Rainbow Painter about?

Vietnam veteran Archibald Wright is a house painter hired to work on a Beverly Hills mansion where he becomes involved in the life of the resident family. The owner Elaine left her husband J.P. while he was serving in Vietnam, causing him to become an alcoholic hobo living in downtown Los Angeles. Archibald tries to help their daughter Tory to continue her relationship with her father, even though Elaine is strongly against it.

How long is Archibald the Rainbow Painter?

Archibald the Rainbow Painter has a runtime of 145 minutes.