COMING HOME
Jane Fonda, Jon Voight, Bruce Dern
United Artists; Directed by Hal Ashby
Rated R; 128 minutes; 1978
A volunteer aide (Jane Fonda) in an U.S. veteran’s hospital falls in love with a paralyzed soldier (Jon Voight) while her husband is still fighting in Vietnam. This romantic war drama depicts the hardships people face as a result of the war in Vietnam. The soundtrack features the music of the era including The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.
REVIEWS
"COMING HOME is so good, such an important film! I celebrate it for the chances it takes and for the successes it achieves. See it!"
- Gene Shalit, NBC-TV
"Rarely have I seen anything so moving. The tears I heard around me were tears of joy. at the center of COMING HOME’s power there is a performance by Jon Voight that strikes a blow to the heart with a dazzling impact."
- Rex Reed, SYNDICATED COLUMNIST
"Jon Voight and Jane Fonda produce the kind of chemistry that prompts moviegoers to start lining up around the block."
- Bruce Williamson, PLAYBOY
"Worth the wait. Fonda paints an unforgettable portrait. Voight dominates the film with his finest performance since MIDNIGHT COWBOY."
- Judith Crist, NEW YORK POST