
RAISING ARIZONA (1987) | Free Screening | Electric Film Series
Tue, Aug 20
|St. George
The Electric Film Series returns to the Electric Theater on Tuesday, August 20th at 6 PM (Doors at 5:30 PM) with the 80s delightful blend of comedy and poetic chaos; “Raising Arizona” (1987)


Time & Location
Aug 20, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
St. George, 68 E Tabernacle St, St. George, UT 84770, USA
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About the Event
The Electric Film Series returns to the Electric Theater on Tuesday, August 20th at 6 PM (Doors at 5:30 PM) with the 80s delightful blend of comedy and poetic chaos; “Raising Arizona” (1987)
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"Raising Arizona," a 1987 comedy classic directed by the Coen Brothers, follows the quirky and tumultuous journey of an eccentric couple, H.I. and Ed, played by Nicolas Cage and Holly Hunter. H.I. is a reformed ex-convict and Ed is a police officer who longs for a child. Unable to conceive, they decide to kidnap one of the quintuplets born to a wealthy family. Chaos ensues as they try to raise the baby amidst a series of comedic mishaps, encounters with bizarre characters, and an escalating chain of events that challenge their newfound parental roles. The film is renowned for its offbeat humor, memorable dialogue, and distinctive visual style characteristic of the Coen Brothers' early work.
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