The Saint of Fort Washington
The Saint of Fort Washington is a 1993 American drama film directed by Tim Hunter and starring Matt Dillon and Danny Glover. Dillon won best actor at the 1993 Stockholm Film Festival for his performance. Despite the poor box office returns, "The Saint of Fort Washington" was a critical success, many praising the performances of Dillon and Glover. Synopsis. Matthew is a young man with a good heart but suffers from sporadic schizophrenic tendencies. He ends up with nowhere to live after a slumlord tears down his tenement. Matthew is forced to reside at Fort  Washington Armory, a nearby shelter. Bullied by punks, he turns to a homeless military veteran, Jerry, for help on how to survive. Together they form a friendship that changes both of their lives forever. Reception. Box office. The movie opened at #22, making $19,409. It made a total American gross of $134,454 in its limited release. Critical reception. "The Saint of Fort Washington" was well received. It currently holds a 78% "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 11 reviews. Roger Ebert gave the movie 3/4.