

Mr. North, a stranger to a small, but wealthy, Rhode Island town, quickly has rumors started about him that he has the power to heal people's ailments...
Acting
Robert Mitchum's final role—cranky, magnificent, barely trying.
Cinematography
Newport mansions shot like they're judging your bank account.
Direction
Danny Huston's only film—nepotism done weirdly tender.

Director
Danny Huston
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Anjelica Huston directed her brother Danny in a scene where she seduces Anthony Edwards—family dinners must be fun.
Based on Thornton Wilder's unfinished novel; the film treats America like Europe treats itself—mythic, slightly embarrassing.