Heavy is a 1995 American independent drama film written and directed by James Mangold, in his directorial debut. It stars Liv Tyler, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Shelley Winters, and Deborah Harry. The plot focuses on an unhappy overweight cook (Vince) whose life is changed after an enchanting college drop-out (Tyler) begins working as a waitress at his and his mother's roadside tavern. The film explores themes of loneliness, false hope, unrequited love, and self-worth.
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Written by | James Mangold
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Cinematography | Michael F. Barrow
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Edited by | Meg Reticker
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Production company | Available Light Productions |
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Running time | 105 minutes
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Country | United States
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Language | English
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Box office | $941,414
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Tone | Poignant · Compassionate · Downbeat · Meditative · Somber · Bittersweet · Intimate · Melancholy · Fanciful · Gentle · Understated
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