Inventing the Abbotts
Inventing the Abbotts1997
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Inventing the Abbotts
1h 50m·Drama, Romance·
Directed by Pat O'Connor·1997
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6.3/10 avgAverage user ratingIn the 1950s, brothers Jacey and Doug Holt, who come from the poorer side of their sleepy Midwestern town, vie for the affections of the wealthy, lovely Abbott sisters. Lady-killer Jacey alternates between Eleanor and Alice, wanting simply to break the hearts of rich young women. But sensitive Doug has a real romance with Pamela, which Jacey and the Abbott patriarch, Lloyd, both frown upon.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Joaquin PhoenixDoug Holt | Doug Holt |
 Liv TylerPamela Abbott | Pamela Abbott |
 Jennifer ConnellyEleanor Abbott | Eleanor Abbott |
 Billy CrudupJacey Holt | Jacey Holt |
 Joanna GoingAlice Abbott | Alice Abbott |
 Kathy BakerHelen Holt | Helen Holt |
 Will PattonLloyd Abbott | Lloyd Abbott |
 Michael SuttonSteve | Steve |
 Garrett M. BrownWebb Crosby | Webb Crosby |
 Barbara WilliamsJoan Abbott | Joan Abbott |
 Alessandro NivolaPeter Vanlaningham | Peter Vanlaningham |
| NNicole M. VassalloGiggling Girl #1 | Giggling Girl #1 |
| AAmanda ShermanGiggling Girl #2 | Giggling Girl #2 |
 Shawn HatosyVictor | Victor |
 Julie BenzCo-ed | Co-ed |
 Zoe McLellanSandy | Sandy |
| DDavid FrazierTed | Ted |
| MMargaret AshStore Clerk | Store Clerk |
 Clive RosengrenPrincipal | Principal |
 Susan BarnesMrs. Porter | Mrs. Porter |
| AAndrea PostWaitress | Waitress |
| JJack CumminsFuneral Director | Funeral Director |
| DDavid HeckendornPre-Record Singer | Pre-Record Singer |
 Michael KeatonNarrator/Older Doug Holt (uncredited) | Narrator/Older Doug Holt (uncredited) |