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Overview
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Writers:
E.L. Doctorow (story)
Dennis Yares (screenplay)
Tagline:
A life between the exit signs
Plot:
A teenage orphan spends ten years traveling cross-country experiencing life, love and heartbreak. Based on E.L. Doctorow's story, "Jolene: A Life." | full synopsis
Awards:
1 win more
NewsDesk:
Pitt, Chastain climb 'Tree of Life'
(From ioncinema. 16 April 2008)
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Jolene shines at the Seattle Film Fest more (6 total)
Cast
(Credited cast) | Jessica Chastain | ... | Jolene |
 | Dermot Mulroney | ... | Uncle Phil |
 | Chazz Palminteri | ... | Sal |
 | Rupert Friend | ... | Coco Leger |
 | Michael Vartan | ... | Brad |
 | Denise Richards | ... | Marin |
 | Theresa Russell | ... | Aunt Kay |
 | Stephanie Likes | ... | Kendra |
 | Jennifer Pfalzgraff | ... | Maya |
 | Jose Rosete | ... | Sid |
 | John Dobradenka | ... | Legal Aid Lawyer |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Bri Acsani | ... | Felicia |
| Stephanie Alger | ... | Bus Station Girl |
| Ronald Axell | ... | Party scenes / participant |
| Sally Jo Bannow | ... | Laura |
| Debbie Bartelt | ... | Brad's mother |
| Deuandra T. Brown | ... | Club Dancer |
| Anthony Casanova | ... | Guest at family BBQ |
 | Cheridy Clement | ... | Waitress Rose |
| Douglas L. Cook | ... | Mental hospital orderly |
 | Jared Cyr | ... | John Bone - Aunt Kay's best friend from work |
| Emilee Edwards | ... | Woman in Shelter |
 | Frances Fisher | ... | Cindy |
| Chris Flint | ... | Club Goer |
 | Tracy Garretson | ... | Country Club Member |
 | Pat Giglio | ... | Party Scene Guest |
 | Barbara Glover | ... | Sales Clerk |
| Jessica Godber | ... | Dancer |
| Eddie Guerra | ... | Frank |
 | Matthew Hish | ||
 | Cristen Irene | ... | Waitress at Party Scene |
 | Marcus Jordan | ... | Businessman |
 | Ron Jordan | ... | Boris |
 | Greg Joseph | ... | Country Club Pianist |
| Anna Kehmeier | ... | Party Guest |
 | Amy Landers | ... | Peggy |
| Mike Lawler | ... | Justice of the Peace |
 | Sherry Leigh | ... | Biker Sherry |
| Sidney Malone | ... | Brads Mothers Friend |
 | Danny Max | ... | Boy |
| Ciro Mennella | ... | Attorney |
| Price Mitchum | ... | Ex-Boyfriend |
| Dennis Moore | ... | Guest at family BBQ |
 | Benjamin Mouton | ... | Jimmy |
| Scott Munson | ... | Drive-in patron |
| Travis Scott Newman | ... | Travis, the Maitre D' |
 | Zeb Newman | ... | Mickey Holler |
| Daren Palacio | ... | Wedding Guest |
 | Louie Palmieri | ... | Bus station dad |
| Ron Provencal | ... | Club Patron |
| Josef Rainer | ... | Brad's father |
 | Cathy Rankin | ... | Susie |
| Andrew M. Rose | ... | Dancer |
 | Klor Rowland | ... | Burly Trucker |
| Jacquelyn Rueda | ... | Party Scenes |
| Jedediah Shoemaker | ... | Brad's Best Man |
 | Jonathan Simpson | ... | Biker Judge |
 | Torin Sixx | ... | Wedding Photographer (as Lance Whalen) |
| Mary Ann Snyder | ... | Nanny |
| Nathan Spector | ... | Background |
 | Jacqueline Torres | ... | Rosie |
 | Deena Trudy | ... | Office Assistant |
 | Shannon Whirry | ... | Teacher |
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Of all the films I saw at the 2008 Seattle International Film Fest, "Jolene" is the one that stayed with me. Jessica Chastain gives a multi layered, complex, superlative performance as the title character. A girl drifting through her life looking for love in all the wrong places. The film stays away from sentimental payoffs giving it a very distinctive tone. Are we suppose to sympathize with Jolene? Dan Ireland, the director, leaves that to us in another honest and wonderful tale of longing and hope. From Rene Zellwegger in "The Whole Wide World" to Joan Plowright in "Mrs Palfrey At The Claremont" Dan Ireland has shown a remarkable flair to bring out the best on his female characters and more. Frances Fisher gives an Academy Award worthy performance in a part so far away from anything I've ever seen her do that it took me a while to realize it was her. Michael Vartan, Dermot Mulroney, Chazz Palmintieri and in particular Rupert Friend give vivid, powerful performances. "Jolene" is unique in a year of sequels and TV adaptations. I can't wait to see it again. Congratulations Mr. Ireland and thank you for your passionated and coherent commitment to the independent soul.