growing up during the depression
King of the Hill 1993

Starring
Jesse Bradford, Adrien Brody, Karen Allen


During the depression a poor boy is left to fend for himself after his mother is hospitalised and his dad leaves home. Left alone in a sleazy hotel, he gets to know the tenants and employees, including an epileptic young girl and a wealthy alcoholic, while a well-meaning teacher keeps an eye on him.

The cast includes Jeroen Krabbe, Lisa Eichorn, Jesse Bradford, Karen Allen, Adrien Brody and Elizabeth McGovern.

Directed by
Steven Soderbergh

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