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A Time of Destiny is a american film of genre Drama directed by Gregory Nava released in USA on 22 april 1988 with William Hurt
A Time of Destiny (1988)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 22 april 1988
Length 1h58
Directed by Gregory Nava
OriginUSA
Themes Political films
Rating51%
A Time of Destiny is a 1988 American drama film directed by Gregory Nava and written by Nava and Anna Thomas. The story is based on the opera La forza del destino by Verdi. The motion picture was executive produced by Shep Gordon and Carolyn Pfeiffer. It features original music by veteran composer Ennio Morricone.
Set during World War II in Italy and San Diego, the film tells of two friends who become enemies during the war.
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Soldiers Martin (William Hurt) and Jack (Timothy Hutton) are very good friends during World War II. While their friendship grows, they do not realize they are brothers-in-law. Martin eventually learns that Jack is married to his sister Josie (Melissa Leo).Actors
William Hurt
(Martin Larraneta)
Timothy Hutton
(Jack)
Melissa Leo
(Josie Larraneta)
Francisco Rabal
(Jorge Larraneta)
Stockard Channing
(Margaret)
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