Of Mice and Men 1992

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Of Mice and Men ★★★½ 1992 (PG-13)

Set on the migratory farms of California, John Steinbeck's novel covers the friendship of the simple-minded Lenny, his protector George, and a flirtatious farm wife who doesn't know Lenny's strength. Director Sinise got permission from Steinbeck's widow to film the novel (actually the third adaptation). 110m/C VHS, DVD . John Malkovich, Sherilyn Fenn, Casey Siemaszko, Joe Morton, Ray Walston, Gary Sinise, John Terry, Richard Riehle; D: Gary Sinise; W: Horton Foote; C: Kenneth Macmillan; M: Mark Isham.