Inventing the Abbotts

(1997)Directed by Pat O'Connor110 min · RDrama, Romance
When you want it all but can't have it, there's only one way to handle life... invent it.

In the 1950s, brothers Jacey and Doug Holt, who come from the poorer side of their sleepy Midwestern town, vie for the affections of the wealthy, lovely Abbott sisters. Lady-killer Jacey alternates between Eleanor and Alice, wanting simply to break the hearts of rich young women. But sensitive Doug has a real romance with Pamela, which Jacey and the Abbott patriarch, Lloyd, both frown upon.

Joaquin Phoenixas Doug Holt
Liv Tyleras Pamela Abbott
Jennifer Connellyas Eleanor Abbott
Billy Crudupas Jacey Holt
Joanna Goingas Alice Abbott
Kathy Bakeras Helen Holt
Will Pattonas Lloyd Abbott
Michael Suttonas Steve
Garrett M. Brownas Webb Crosby
Barbara Williamsas Joan Abbott
Alessandro Nivolaas Peter Vanlaningham
Nicole M. Vassalloas Giggling Girl #1
Amanda Shermanas Giggling Girl #2
Shawn Hatosyas Victor
Julie Benzas Co-ed
Zoe McLellanas Sandy
David Frazieras Ted
Margaret Ashas Store Clerk
Clive Rosengrenas Principal
Susan Barnesas Mrs. Porter
Andrea Postas Waitress
Jack Cumminsas Funeral Director
David Heckendornas Pre-Record Singer
Michael Keatonas Narrator/Older Doug Holt (uncredited)