Films with a homeless theme

nielsty · Apr 18, 2008

Hi!

I was wondering if anyone could point me in direction of some titles (film/book/script) which deals with the situation of being homeless? I'm working on an idea where the main character is homeless and could use some inspiration.

The only thing I can come up with is Oliver Twist :Headbang:

KTC · Apr 18, 2008

Down and Out in Beverly Hills was a comedic look at it.

WHERE THE DAY TAKES YOU was, in my opinion, a great movie on a homeless group of young people living in the streets of LA.

Appalachian Writer · Apr 18, 2008

"The Fisher King" with Robin Williams and Cuba Gooding. At least I think it was Cuba Gooding.

KTC · Apr 18, 2008

One of my favourite movies... The Fisher King. I don't remember Cuba?

There was Jeff Bridges, Mercedes Ruehl, Michael Jeter, David Hyde Pierce...

nielsty · Apr 18, 2008

KTC said:
WHERE THE DAY TAKES YOU was, in my opinion, a great movie on a homeless group of young people living in the streets of LA.

The cast of that film is unbelievable! Just checked it out on imdb and half of these kids became Hollywood A-listers! I'm gonna buy that one for sure! I had forgotten about Fisher King - thanks to both of you.

KTC · Apr 18, 2008

Yes, Where the Day Takes You was a highly overlooked gem. I thought it was fantastic. Balthazar Getty had a fine performance in the movie.

Jongfan · Apr 18, 2008

A Stone For A Pillow with Lucille Ball

Kristy101081 · Apr 18, 2008

With Honors...not the best movie by any means, but Joe Pesci played a pretty good homeless person and the arc for Brendan Fraser's character because of his relationship with Pesci's character was good - just not all the well acted.

Appalachian Writer · Apr 18, 2008

KTC said:
One of my favourite movies... The Fisher King. I don't remember Cuba?

There was Jeff Bridges, Mercedes Ruehl, Michael Jeter, David Hyde Pierce...

For some reason, my memory seems to put Cuba Gooding in a lot of films. I'm not a particular fan, so I wonder why that is. Any suggestions as to what's going on? :Shrug:

Lyra Jean · Apr 18, 2008

The Pursuit of Happyness.

nielsty · Apr 18, 2008

Thanks to all of you for the good sugestions!

coneflower2001 · Apr 18, 2008

http://www.gc.maricopa.edu/English/angela.html

Angela's Ashes comes to mind.

Rainy Night · Apr 18, 2008

MISSING IN AMERICA...Danny Glover, one of my favorites.

Films with a homeless theme

nielsty

I write my own stunts

KTC

Stand in the Place Where You Live

Appalachian Writer

Somewhere in the hills....

KTC

Stand in the Place Where You Live

nielsty

I write my own stunts

KTC

Stand in the Place Where You Live

Jongfan

Insane, in a good way

Kristy101081

Appalachian Writer

Somewhere in the hills....

Lyra Jean

Two years old now.

nielsty

I write my own stunts

coneflower2001

Rainy Night

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