Walking Across Egypt

1999
PG-13
1h 40m

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Jonathan Taylor Thomas in Walking Across Egypt (1999)

An elderly widow befriends an orphaned juvenile delinquent.An elderly widow befriends an orphaned juvenile delinquent.An elderly widow befriends an orphaned juvenile delinquent.

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7.2/10

1.4K

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Awards
- 2 wins & 1 nomination total

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Trivia
Jonathan Taylor Thomas' last full length feature film.

Goofs
At breakfast, Wesley's glass of orange juice is alternately in his hand/on the table between shots.

Quotes
Wesley Benfield: Thank God, cigarettes!
Mattie Rigsbee: Thank Lamarr. God had nothing to do with it!

Alternate versions
While Mrs Rigsby is cutting Wesley's hair, she quotes scripture to him, stating "The Bible says, if your hand causes you to steal, then cut it off." In the DVD version, she makes a snipping motion with her scissors in front of his mouth, adding "same goes for your tongue, too".

Connections
Featured in Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon (2019)

Soundtracks
Not Fade Away
Written by Buddy Holly (as Charles Hardin) & Norman Petty
Performed by Tom Leonard
Produced by Ron Dante & Ted Perlman
Published by MPL Communications & Wren Music Company, ASCAP/BMI

"Walking Across Egypt" is a pleasant little film whose entertainment comes mainly from the dialogue and interaction. Yes, it's fairly predictable, but you almost can't help be charmed by the rich character development. The filmmakers did an excellent job creating a little Southern town where everyone knows everyone and everything. Fantastic starring role by Ellen Burstyn.