Highly derivative of 'Cuckoo's Nest, but none the less engaging at times for its story and performances. The mistreatment of old people is often touched upon but not usually highlighted enough in film; however, the tone here is often at odds with the characters and plot to be especially memorable. Nonetheless, Douglas is a commanding actor, and Montgomery does a good turn as the villainess. Along with the decent…
Amos (1985)
Amos Lasher loses his wife and home in an accident, finding himself in the care of the state, or specifically speaking, the Sunset Nursing Home. Here he finds the head nurse, Daisy Daws, ruling the cowed patients with an iron hand, but as his determination to get out of Sunset grows, the more sinister his situation becomes.
Top Cast
Kirk Douglas
Amos Lasher
Elizabeth Montgomery
Daisy Daws
Dorothy McGuire
Hester Farrell
Pat Morita
Tommy Tanaka
James Sloyan
Sheriff John Thomas
Ray Walston
Johnny Kent
Jerry Hausner
Sol Kessler
Don Keefer
Winston Beard
Camila Ashland
Mildred Lasher
Frances Bay
Lydia
Frederick Coffin
Roland
Lois de Banzie
Dorothy Dearborn
Helen Martin
Mrs. McKenzie
Royce Wallace
Helen
Pamela Dunlap
Leah
Jack Blessing
Scott Lasher
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FAQ about Amos
What is Amos about?
Amos Lasher loses his wife and home in an accident, finding himself in the care of the state, or specifically speaking, the Sunset Nursing Home. Here he finds the head nurse, Daisy Daws, ruling the cowed patients with an iron hand, but as his determination to get out of Sunset…
When was Amos released?
Amos was released in 1985.
What genres does Amos belong to?
Amos is categorised as Drama, TV Movie.
Who stars in Amos?
The cast of Amos includes Kirk Douglas, Elizabeth Montgomery, Dorothy McGuire, Pat Morita, James Sloyan.