One from the Heart (1982)
Release Year: 1982
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Writer: Armyan Bernstein, Francis Ford Coppola
Production & Genre
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Companies: American Zoetrope
Genre: Drama, Musical Film, Romance, Romance Film
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Keywords
Keywords: circus performer, fourth of july, las vegas, musical
Story
Set in Las Vegas, 'One from the Heart' follows Hank (Frederic Forrest) and Frannie (Teri Garr), a window dresser couple who have been together for five years. Their relationship reaches a breaking point after an argument, leading them to separate on Independence Day. They both decide to celebrate the holiday with new partners: Hank with Leila (Nastassja Kinski), a circus performer, and Frannie with Jack (Harry Dean Stanton), her boss. Throughout the day, they each ponder their former relationship and the possibility of reconciling.
Summary
'One from the Heart' is a 1982 American musical drama film directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The movie is centered around the five-year romance between Hank and Frannie, exploring themes of love, loss, and redemption. Shot entirely on sound stages to replicate the vibrant atmosphere of Las Vegas, it's unique in its blend of gritty realism and fantastical elements, such as musical numbers breaking out among characters.
