Plot
Emmett Foley is an American hero of the Korean War who attempts to commit suicide, first suicide by cop, by provoking local police and then by shooting himself in the chest. After his recovery, he is sent to the Florida State Hospital, an institution in Chattahoochee, Florida, where he fights against doctors and staff who are terrorizing and torturing their patients. His efforts eventually led to sweeping reforms in the Florida mental health system.Cast
* Gary Oldman as Emmett Foley * Dennis Hopper as Walker Benson * Frances McDormand as Mae Foley * Pamela Reed as Earlene * Ned Beatty as Dr. Harwood * M. Emmet Walsh as Morris * Lee Wilkof as Vernon * Matt Craven as Lonny * Richard Portnow as Dr. Debner * Wilbur Fitzgerald as Duane * William Newman (actor), William Newman as JonathanBasis
The main character, Emmitt Foley, is a fictional character based on Chris Calhoun. ''Chattahoochee'' appeared in theaters nationwide May 11, 1990. Another famous person institutionalized at Chattahoochee was Ruby McCollum, the African-American woman who shot state senator-elect, Dr. C. Leroy Adams in 1952. Her case brought many of these same practices to light.Reception
Chattahoochee appeared in theaters nationwide May 11, 1990. (Theatrical Release Date: April 20, 1990)The film holds an 11% rating at Rotten Tomatoes based on 9 reviews, with an average score of 4.6/10. Oldman compared the responses to ''Chattahoochee'' and his 1986 film ''Sid and Nancy'', feeling the former was underappreciated and the latter overrated. He described ''Chattahoochee'' as "really good" work.See also
* Ruby McCollumNotes
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