New York City writing professor, Frannie Avery, has an affair with a police detective who is investigating the murder of a beautiful young woman in her neighborhood.
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Pauline
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| Meg Ryan | ... |
Frannie Avery
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Michael Nuccio | ... |
Frannie's Young Father
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Allison Nega | ... |
Young Father's Fiancee
(as Alison Nega)
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Dominick Aries | ... |
Attentive Husband
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Susan Gardner | ... |
Perfect Wife
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| Sharrieff Pugh | ... |
Cornelius Webb
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| Nick Damici | ... |
Detective Ritchie Rodriguez
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| Heather Litteer | ... |
Angela Sands
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Daniel T. Booth | ... |
Luther Wilker Red Turtle Bartender
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| Yaani King Mondschein | ... |
Frannie's Student
(as Yaani King)
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| Frank Harts | ... |
Frannie's Student
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| Sebastian Sozzi | ... |
Frannie's Student
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| Zach Wegner | ... |
Frannie's Student
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| Mark Ruffalo | ... |
Detective Giovanni A. Malloy
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| Patrice O'Neal | ... |
Hector (Baby Doll Bouncer)
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| Funda Duval | ... |
Baby Doll Bartender
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Theo Kogan | ... |
Baby Doll Bartender
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Sandy Vital | ... |
Baby Doll Dancer
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Sharon Riggins | ... |
Baby Doll Dancer
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Karen Riggins | ... |
Baby Doll Dancer
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| Nancy La Scala | ... |
Baby Doll Dancer
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| Ami Goodheart | ... |
Baby Doll Dancer
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Panicker Upendran | ... |
Taxi Driver
(as Upendran Panicker)
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Kendra A. Zimmerman | ... |
Cafe Waitress
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| Michelle Hurst | ... |
Teacher at Frannie's School
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| Sunrise Coigney | ... |
Frannie's Young Mother
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Hal Sherman | ... |
Forensic Detective
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Dana Lubotsky | ... |
Laundry Room Murder Witness
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| Jacinto Taras Riddick | ... |
Detective in Precinct
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| Arthur J. Nascarella | ... |
Captain Crosley
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James Firo | ... |
Detective Halloran
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Cordell Clyde | ... |
Informer
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| Tim House | ... |
Baby Doll Bar Customer
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Julius LeFlore | ... |
Cursing Motorist
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| Vinny Vella | ... |
Concerned Bystander
(as Vinny Vella Sr.)
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| Kevin Bacon | ... |
John Graham (uncredited)
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Skippy D | ... |
Business Owner (uncredited)
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| Michelle DiBenedetti | ... |
Street Walker (uncredited)
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| Albert Elias | ... |
Detective (uncredited)
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| Angela Frye | ... |
Bride in Subway (uncredited)
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Sein Gay | ... |
Patron #1 (uncredited)
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| Chad Gilkison | ... |
Gay Punk (uncredited)
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Michael Ienna | ... |
Larry (uncredited)
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| Lou Martini Jr. | ... |
Sleazy Bar Patron (uncredited)
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Max Maxy | ... |
Coffee Clerk (uncredited)
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| Susan Trishel Monson | ... |
Subway Rider (uncredited)
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| Macc Plaise | ... |
Patron (uncredited)
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| Nikky Smedley | ... |
Frannie's Cab Driver (uncredited)
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Nicole Spruill | ... |
Girl at Bar (uncredited)
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| Max Yampolsky | ... |
Ice Skater (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Jane Campion | ||
Written by
| Jane Campion | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Susanna Moore | ... | (screenplay) |
| Susanna Moore | ... | (novel) |
| Stavros Kazantzidis | ... | (additional writer) |
Produced by
| Ray Angelic | ... | associate producer |
| Effie Brown | ... | executive producer (as Effie T. Brown) |
| François Ivernel | ... | executive producer |
| Nicole Kidman | ... | producer |
| Laurie Parker | ... | producer |
Music by
| Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson | ||
Cinematography by
| Dion Beebe | ||
Editing by
| Alexandre de Franceschi | ... | (as Alexandre De Franceschi) |
Editorial Department
| Rodrigo Balart | ... | first assistant editor |
| Greg Chapman | ... | negative matcher |
| Olivier Fontenay | ... | color grader |
| Lara Ford | ... | editorial coordinator |
| Leili Gueranfar | ... | editorial intern |
| Charles Herzfeld | ... | lab coordinator: Technicolor |
| David Hollingsworth | ... | telecine colorist |
| Katie Mcquerrey | ... | first assistant editor: New York City |
| Kath Raphael | ... | editorial tech (as Kathryn Raphael) |
| Joe Violante | ... | dailies supervisor: Technicolor (as Joey Violante) |
Casting By
| Kerry Barden | ||
| Mark Bennett | ||
| Billy Hopkins | ||
| Suzanne Smith | ||
Production Design by
| David Brisbin | ||
Art Direction by
| David Stein | ||
Set Decoration by
| Andrew Baseman | ||
Costume Design by
| Beatrix Aruna Pasztor | ||
Makeup Department
| Rose Chatterton | ... | assistant hair stylist |
| Lori Guidroz | ... | hair department head |
| Neal Martz | ... | key makeup artist / special makeup effects artist |
| Sacred Schneidmiller | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| Noriko Watanabe | ... | makeup designer |
Production Management
| Joane Baptiste | ... | assistant production manager |
| Gordon MacPhail | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Timothy Bird | ... | first assistant director |
| Heather Grierson | ... | second second assistant director |
| Laurie Parker | ... | second unit director |
| Peter Thorell | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| James J. Archer | ... | set dresser (as Jimmy Archer) |
| Robert Barnett | ... | camera scenic artist |
| Stephen Barth | ... | journeyman scenic (as Steve Barth) |
| Nils Benson | ... | graphic designer |
| James Boniece | ... | construction grip |
| Daniel Boxer | ... | property master (as Dan Boxer) |
| Eric Bryant | ... | art department assistant |
| Frances Catalano | ... | best boy construction grip (as Francis L. Catalano) |
| Joan Finley | ... | set dresser (as Joan Finlay) |
| Gerard Fiore | ... | construction grip (as Gerard J. Fiore) |
| Brian Friedman | ... | art intern |
| Steven Gamiello | ... | set dresser (as Steve Gamiello) |
| Jonathan Graham | ... | key construction grip |
| James Hoff | ... | journeyman scenic |
| Tim Jackson | ... | greens person |
| Miguel Jimenez | ... | stage construction electrician |
| Roberto Jiménez | ... | key construction electric (as Roberto Jimenez) |
| Dierdre Kane | ... | assistant property master |
| Lisa Kennedy | ... | journeyman scenic |
| Ricky King | ... | construction production assistant (as Rick King) |
| Gordon Krause | ... | key shop craftsman |
| Rob Landoll | ... | scenic shop person |
| Loren Levy | ... | set dresser |
| Jim Lillis | ... | set dresser |
| Elizabeth Linn | ... | charge scenic |
| James Maiello | ... | shop craftsman (as James A. Maiello) |
| Addy McClelland | ... | art department coordinator |
| Rebecca Meis DeMarco | ... | shopper (as Becca De Marco) |
| Nick Miller | ... | construction coordinator |
| Don Nace | ... | scenic foreman (as Don 'Happy' Nace) |
| Dana Neuwirth | ... | on-set dresser |
| Michael O'Dell Green | ... | journeyman scenic (as Michael Green) |
| Morgan Pitts | ... | assistant property master |
| Mike Platarote Jr. | ... | set dresser |
| James Sadek | ... | shop craftsman foreman |
| Amy Safhay | ... | head greensman |
| Elliot Schimel | ... | construction production assistant (as Elliot Schimmel) |
| Elaine Schindler | ... | journeyman scenic |
| Klaus Schreiber | ... | construction grip |
| Beth Solin | ... | journeyman scenic |
| Bruce Swanson | ... | set dresser |
| Dick Tice | ... | lead man |
| Ray Tintori | ... | art intern |
| Andrew M. Velechenko | ... | shop craftsman (as Andrew Velenchenko) |
| Inbal Weinberg | ... | art intern |
Sound Department
| Brian Basham | ... | adr recordist |
| Ron Bedrosian | ... | adr mixer |
| Nick Breslin | ... | dialogue editor |
| Benjamin Cheah | ... | sound effects recordist |
| Mark DeSimone | ... | adr mixer |
| Bruce Emery | ... | dolby consultant |
| Jeanne Gilliland | ... | additional boom operator |
| Dino Herrmann | ... | sound recordist |
| Ken Ishii | ... | production sound mixer |
| Michael McMenomy | ... | sound department intern |
| Peter Miller | ... | sound designer |
| Linda Murdoch | ... | dialogue editor |
| Martin Oswin | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Andrew Plain | ... | sound supervisor |
| Jeff Pullman | ... | additional boom operator |
| Schavaria Reeves | ... | boom operator |
| Blair Slater | ... | foley supervisor |
| Mario Vaccaro | ... | foley artist |
| Mark Ward | ... | sound effects editor |
| Andy Wright | ... | assistant re-recording mixer |
| Marc Hayes | ... | adr recordist (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Drew Jiritano | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Neil Ruddy | ... | special effects technician |
Visual Effects by
| Andy Brown | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Jonathan Dixon | ... | digital liaison |
| Sarah Dowland | ... | visual effects producer |
| Sarah Dowland | ... | visual effects producer |
| Rebecca Dunn | ... | digital compositor |
| Ben Malter | ... | digital artist |
| Murray Pope | ... | visual effects executive producer |
| Dane Rapaport | ... | systems administrator |
| Robert Sandeman | ... | digital effects supervisor |
| Anthos Simon | ... | digital effects producer |
| Robert Sullivan | ... | video operations supervisor: Animal Logic |
| Sandeep Vengsarkar | ... | digital compositor |
| Henry Yekanians | ... | scanning and recording |
| Ben O'Brien | ... | digital compositor (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Ray Abbott | ... | stunt driver |
| Jeff Galpin | ... | stunt driver |
| Julius LeFlore | ... | stunt coordinator (as Julius Le Flore) |
| Tina McKissick | ... | stunt driver (as Tina Mckissick) |
| Lucas Pena | ... | stunt driver |
| Jodi Michelle Pynn | ... | stunt double: Frannie |
| Jimmy P. Wong | ... | stunt driver (as Jimmy Wong) |
| Amy Yanagisawa | ... | stunt driver (as Amy Yanagiasawa) |
| Peter Epstein | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Bill Almeida | ... | best boy electric |
| Robert M. Andres | ... | key grip (as Robert Andres) |
| Alison Barton | ... | grip |
| Noah Baumbach | ... | special still photographer |
| Angela Bellisio | ... | camera loader |
| Braden Belmonte | ... | second assistant camera: "a" camera |
| Nils Benson | ... | camera operator / director of photography: second unit |
| Jim Bridges | ... | still photographer (as James Bridges) |
| Tony Campenni | ... | dolly grip |
| Maureen Duffy | ... | grip: second unit |
| Carlos Omar Guerra | ... | first assistant camera (as Carlos Guerra) |
| Lotte Hansen | ... | special still photographer |
| Gary Hildebrand | ... | generator operator / rigging gaffer |
| Peter Marzulli | ... | lamp operator |
| Markus Mentzer | ... | camera intern (as Marcus Metzer) / camera intern (as Markus Metzer) |
| Tim Metivier | ... | first assistant camera |
| Melissa O'Brien | ... | first assistant camera: second unit |
| John Panuccio | ... | key rigging grip (as John Pannuccio) |
| Christopher Raymond | ... | camera loader |
| Chris Skutch | ... | best boy grip |
| Darrin Smith | ... | lamp operator |
| Mark van Rossen | ... | electrician |
| Hannes Vartiainen | ... | camera intern |
| John Velez | ... | gaffer |
| Richard Yacuk | ... | best boy rigging grip |
| Lora Lynn Bridges | ... | assistant (uncredited) |
| Mel Cannon | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Peter Colavito | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Chris Drechsler | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Sharon Blythe | ... | casting assistant |
| Lori Eastside | ... | extras casting |
| Caitlin McKenna | ... | adr voice casting (as Caitlin McKenna-Wilkinson) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Laura Downing | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Chrystaline Gain | ... | wardrobe department intern |
| Camille Loftus | ... | wardrobe department intern |
| Frederica Nascimento | ... | wardrobe department intern |
| Rosa Navarra | ... | wardrobe department intern |
| Claire Pacacha | ... | wardrobe department intern |
| Alexis Scott | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Mitsuno Yokoo | ... | seamstress |
Location Management
| Chris Marsh | ... | assistant location manager |
| Currie Person | ... | location assistant |
| Gregory Routt | ... | location supervisor (as Greg Routt) |
| Daniel Tresca | ... | location assistant (as Dan Tresca) |
| Mimi Turner | ... | location scout |
| Gayle Vangrofsky | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Sigtryggur Baldursson | ... | musician: additional percussion |
| Einar Örn Benediktsson | ... | musician: kangling and trumpet |
| David Bergeaud | ... | composer: additional music |
| Pétur Grétarsson | ... | musician: vibraphone and percussion |
| Bryndis Halla Gylfadóttir | ... | musician: solo cello |
| Arni Hardarson | ... | conductor |
| Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson | ... | music arranger / music producer |
| Kjartan Kjartansson | ... | music editor |
| Szymon Kuran | ... | musician: solo violin |
| Laurie Parker | ... | music supervisor |
| Julie Pearce | ... | music editor |
| Ragga | ... | special vocal treatments |
| Amanda Street | ... | music consultant |
| Jón Ólafsson | ... | musician: piano |
Script and Continuity Department
| Mary Cybulski | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| David Conelli | ... | camera car driver |
| Mike Easter | ... | transportation co-captain |
| Kenny Gaskins | ... | transportation captain |
| Bobby Marsh | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Julie Adams | ... | dialect consultant: Ms. Meg Ryan |
| Leslie Adler | ... | assistant: Meg Ryan |
| Penelope Allen | ... | creative consultant |
| Tara Andrus | ... | production secretary |
| Laura Lynn Baker | ... | set production assistant |
| Joane Baptiste | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Andrew Baseman | ... | office assistant |
| Susan Batson | ... | creative consultant |
| Kevin Berman | ... | consultant |
| Keith Bethea | ... | set production assistant |
| Louis Brown | ... | creative consultant |
| Stacey Burgay | ... | office production assistant |
| Michael Chenevert | ... | set production assistant |
| Cherien Dabis | ... | assistant to producer |
| Michael De Lorenzo | ... | creative consultant (as Det. Michael De Lorenzo) |
| Antonio Ferrera | ... | creative consultant |
| John B. Finn | ... | post-production accountant |
| Carl Ford | ... | creative consultant |
| Daniel Garrison | ... | set production assistant |
| Nick Gehling | ... | set intern |
| Tim Gehling | ... | set production assistant |
| Cristina Goldstein | ... | assistant to executive producer |
| Peter D. Graves | ... | executive marketing consultant |
| Joshua Green | ... | creative consultant |
| Kathryn Hensel | ... | production assistant (as Kathryn C. Galberth) |
| Sean Hogan | ... | production accountant |
| Alan Jacobs | ... | chief security advisor / security for meg ryan |
| Meera Lawrence | ... | assistant to director |
| Robert A. Levine | ... | unit publicist |
| M.J. Magbanua | ... | production coordinator |
| Steve McAuliff | ... | animal wrangler |
| Patrick McDonald | ... | key set production assistant |
| Paola Morabito | ... | assistant to director |
| Jorge Muniz | ... | creative consultant |
| Frank Murray | ... | assistant accountant |
| Arthur J. Nascarella | ... | creative consultant (as Det. Arthur Nascarella) |
| Valerie Nolan | ... | office production assistant |
| Griz Pomirska | ... | assistant to director |
| M.J. Robinson | ... | creative consultant |
| Henri Sann | ... | set production assistant |
| Elliot Schimel | ... | production assistant |
| Sandra Seacat | ... | creative consultant |
| Hal Sherman | ... | creative consultant (as Det. Hal Sherman) |
| Colin Snapp | ... | set intern |
| Anthony Velasquez | ... | creative consultant |
| Elizabeth Verghese | ... | post-production accountant |
| Roberta Wallach | ... | creative consultant |
| Jane L. Watson | ... | set production assistant |
| Craig Weinberg | ... | creative consultant (as Det. Craig Weinberg) |
| Susanna Wyatt | ... | head of physical production: Pathé Pictures |
| Michael K. Reynolds | ... | chef (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Kevin Bacon | ... | thanks (as Kevin Bacon III) |
| Harvey Keitel | ... | thanks (as 'Mayor' Harvey Keitel) |
| Nicole Landaw | ... | thanks |
| Gwyneth Paltrow | ... | thanks |
| Kate Richter | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
- Screen Gems (presents)
- Pathé
- Pathe Productions (presents)
- Red Turtle
Distributors
- Screen Gems (2003) (United States) (theatrical)
- A-Film Distribution (2004) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Films (2004) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Films de Argentina (2004) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Gaga (2004) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Humax Pictures (2004) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Intercontinental Film Distributors (HK) (2004) (Hong Kong) (theatrical)
- Monopole-Pathé (2003) (Switzerland) (theatrical)
- New Films (2004) (Turkey) (theatrical)
- Nexo (2003) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Pathé Distribution (2003) (France) (theatrical)
- Pathé Distribution (2003) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Pioneer Films (2004) (Philippines) (theatrical)
- SF Norge A/S (2004) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Senator Film (2004) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Svensk Filmindustri (SF) (2004) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2004) (Poland) (theatrical)
- United King Films (2004) (Israel) (theatrical)
- A-Film Home Entertainment (2009) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (2004) (Brazil) (DVD)
- EuroVideo (2005) (Germany) (video)
- LK-TEL (2004) (Argentina) (DVD)
- LK-TEL (2004) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Mill Creek Entertainment (2013) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Nexo
- Senator Home Entertainment (2013) (Germany) (DVD)
- Teleview International (2003) (Lebanon) (tv) (Middle East)
- The Criterion Channel (2020) (United States) (tv) (digital)
Special Effects
- Atlab (digital optical effects)
- Animal Logic (visual effects)
Other Companies
- ARRI / Camera Service Center (camera equipment provided by)
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- Huzzah Sound (sound post-production)
- Lightnin' Production Rentals (transportation equipment)
- Magno Sound (adr recording)
- Post Factory NY (post-production facilities)
- Soundelux (adr recording)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Frankie Avery is a NYC teacher who embarks on a relationship with NYPD Detective Malloy, who, along with his partner, is investigating the murder of a young woman, part of whose body was found in the garden outside of Frannie's apartment. Malloy believes this murder is the work of a serial killer. Beyond the murder investigation, she continues her association with Malloy despite her catching him in a lie which may have dangerous implications. As the relationship contributes, she discovers more evidence pointing to him being the serial killer. Written by Huggo |
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| Taglines | Everything you know about desire is dead wrong. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $12,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United Kingdom | GBP279,068, 02 Nov 2003 |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $23,726,793 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The unrated version is notorious for a scene where fellatio is witnessed by Meg Ryan's character, although it was later revealed in the film commentary that the actress was using a rubber prop. See more » |
| Goofs | When Detective Rodriguez splashes Malloy with his water pistol, a girl with a short skirt and red purse hurries by them. Half a minute later, when Malloy enters the car, the same girl walks by again. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Pervert's Guide to Cinema (2006). See more » |
| Soundtracks | You're No Good See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Thank you fabulous Kevin Bacon!!! and "Mayor" Harvey Keitel. See more » |
| Quotes |
Detective Malloy:
I want to do with you what spring does with the cherry trees. See more » |