Two drifters, one a gentle but slow giant, try to make money working the fields during the Depression so they can fulfill their dreams.

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Of Mice and Men (1992)

We have a dream. Someday, we'll have a little house and a couple of acres. A place to call home.

★ 7.2/10 September 16, 1992 111 min

Drama

Director: Gary Sinise  ·  Writer: Horton Foote

Two drifters, one a gentle but slow giant, try to make money working the fields during the Depression so they can fulfill their dreams.

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Cast

John Malkovich John Malkovich Lennie Small Gary Sinise Gary Sinise George Milton Ray Walston Ray Walston Candy Casey Siemaszko Casey Siemaszko Curley Sherilyn Fenn Sherilyn Fenn Curley's Wife John Terry John Terry Slim Richard Riehle Richard Riehle Carlson Alexis Arquette Alexis Arquette Whitt Joe Morton Joe Morton Crooks Noble Willingham Noble Willingham The Boss Joe D'Angerio Joe D'Angerio Jack Tuck Milligan Tuck Milligan Mike

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Wuchak
Wuchak December 16, 2019
★ 8/10

***Steinbeck's classic book comes to life with Gary Sinise and John Malkovich*** Based on the classic John Steinbeck novel and released in 1992, the story focuses on two traveling companions desperate for work in rural California during the Depression: George (Gary Sinise) is of average stature and smart whereas Lennie (John Malkovich) is big and mentally challenged. They get a gig at a big ranch while dreaming of owning their own one day when the opportunity suddenly presents itself. Unfortunately, the arrogant son of the owner, Curley (Casey Siemaszko), and his flirtatious wife (Sherilyn Fenn) complicate matters. John Terry is on hand as Slim, Ray Walston plays Candy and Joe Morton plays Crooks. I've been a fan of this potent Western drama/tragedy ever since I read the book as a teenager and both this version and the 1939 version are worthy film adaptions (I have yet to see the 1…