1918 (1985) 1918

1918 ★★½ 1985 An adaptation of the Horton Foote play about the effects of WWI and an influenza epidemic on a small Texas town. Slow-moving but satisfying. Score by Willie Nelson. Originally produced for PBS's "American Playhouse." Prequelled by "On Valentine's Day." 89m/C VHS. Matthew Broderick, Hallie Foote, William Converse-Roberts, Rochelle Oliver, Michael Higgins, Horton Foote Jr., William Bill McGhee, Jeannie McCarthy; Director: Ken Harrison; Writer: Horton Foote; Cameo: Willie Nelson.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1985
Length (in minutes) 89
Display Color
Formats VHS
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Matthew Broderick
Actor Rochelle Oliver
Actor William Bill McGhee
Actor Michael Higgins
Actor Jeannie McCarthy
Actor William Converse-Roberts
Actor Horton Foote Jr.
Actor Hallie Foote
Cameo Willie Nelson
Director Ken Harrison
Writer Horton Foote

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