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Why is it called Wakefield?

posted 9 years ago by abigailrbooth
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Is it set in Wakefield (Yorkshire)? Cos why would someone set a movie in Wakefield unless it was based on a true story? So I doubt that it is set in Wakefield. Does anyone know the reason behind the title?

[–] bsipe9 9 years ago

It is based on a short story by Nathanial Hawthorne (well, technically it's based on a short story by E.L. Doctorow, which is just a retelling of Hawthorne's story).

http://www.eastoftheweb.com/short-stories/UBooks/Wak.shtml

http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2008/01/14/wakefield/

[–] simian_ninja 8 years ago

I just read both stories.

Sounds like Mr. Wakefield finds himself in a spot of grand depression. Should be an interesting character piece from Cranston.

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[–] THATDMGOOD (1) 7 years ago

If I'm not mistaken, isn't this HOWARD'S (CRANSTON CHARACTER) LAST NAME???

[–] [email protected] (1354) 7 years ago

Yes its his last name