Two roommates/physical therapists, one a vain woman and the other an awkward teenager, share an increasingly bizarre relationship.
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- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 3 wins & 5 nominations.
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| Shelley Duvall | ... |
Millie Lammoreaux
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| Sissy Spacek | ... |
Pinky Rose
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| Janice Rule | ... |
Willie Hart
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Robert Fortier | ... |
Edgar Hart
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| Ruth Nelson | ... |
Mrs. Rose
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| John Cromwell | ... |
Mr. Rose
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Sierra Pecheur | ... |
Ms. Bunweill
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| Craig Richard Nelson | ... |
Dr. Maas
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Maysie Hoy | ... |
Doris
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| Belita Moreno | ... |
Alcira
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Leslie Ann Hudson | ... |
Polly
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Patricia Ann Hudson | ... |
Peggy
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Beverly Ross | ... |
Deidre
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John Davey | ... |
Dr. Norton
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Carmen Baptiste | ... |
Rehab Patient (uncredited)
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Bo Byers | ... |
Policeman #1 (uncredited)
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| Mary Carver | ... |
Nurse (uncredited)
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| Dennis Christopher | ... |
Soda Delivery Boy (uncredited)
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| Barrie Youngfellow | ... |
Connie (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Robert Altman | ||
Written by
| Robert Altman | ... | (writer) |
| Patricia Resnick | ... | () (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Robert Altman | ... | producer |
| Scott Bushnell | ... | associate producer |
| Robert Eggenweiler | ... | associate producer (as Robert Eggenweiller) |
Music by
| Gerald Busby | ||
Cinematography by
| Charles Rosher Jr. | ... | director of photography (as Chuck Rosher) |
Editing by
| Dennis M. Hill | ... | (as Dennis Hill) |
Editorial Department
| Mark Eggenweiler | ... | assistant editor |
| Maysie Hoy | ... | assistant editor |
| Tony Lombardo | ... | assistant editor |
Art Direction by
| James Dowell Vance | ... | (as James D. Vance) |
Set Decoration by
| Shelley Duvall | ... | (uncredited) |
Makeup Department
| Kaye Pownall | ... | hair stylist |
| Monty Westmore | ... | makeup |
Production Management
| William A. Sawyer | ... | post production supervisor (as Bill Sawyer) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Carol Himes | ... | second assistant director |
| Tommy Thompson | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Michael C. Ayers | ... | property assistant (as Michael Ayers) |
| J. Allen Highfill | ... | visual consultant |
| Rich Valesko | ... | property master (as Richard Valesko) |
| Bodhi Wind | ... | murals |
| Dave Margolin | ... | painter (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| David Horton Sr. | ... | sound editor (as David M. Horton) |
| Chris McLaughlin | ... | sound |
| Bill Phillips | ... | sound editor |
| Richard Portman | ... | re-recording mixer |
| James E. Webb | ... | sound (as Jim Webb) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| John Bailey | ... | camera operator |
| Robert Bennett | ... | dolly grip (as Robert L. Bennett) |
| Robert E. Dawes Jr. | ... | first camera assistant |
| Tim Evans | ... | gaffer |
| John Garcia | ... | best boy |
| Harry Rez | ... | key grip |
| Glenn K. Shimada | ... | second camera assistant (as Glenn Shimada) |
| Jacque E. Wallace | ... | best boy grip |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Jules Melillo | ... | wardrobe |
Music Department
| Tom Walls | ... | music editor |
| Malcolm McNab | ... | trumpet soloist (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Mike Kaplan | ... | publicist |
| Alan Ladd Jr. | ... | presenter |
| Michael Parloff | ... | flute soloists |
| Dan Perri | ... | title design |
| Patricia Resnick | ... | production assistant |
| Ann Tait | ... | production accountant |
| Tommy Thompson | ... | production executive |
| Carole Keagy | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Lion's Gate Films (a production of)
Distributors
- Twentieth Century Fox (1977) (United States) (theatrical) (as 20th Century Fox)
- Centfox-Film (1977) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Fox Films (1977) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Fox Norena Film A/S (1977) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Fox-Lira (1977) (France) (theatrical)
- Fox-Stockholm Film Distribution (1977) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox Film Company (1977) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- InCine (1978) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1985) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Télévision Suisse-Romande (TSR) (1985) (Switzerland) (tv)
- The Criterion Collection (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- The Criterion Collection (2011) (United States) (DVD)
- The Criterion Collection (2011) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Arrow Academy (2015) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray)
- Wild Side Vidéo (2019) (France) (Blu-ray)
- TCM Cinema (2022) (France) (tv)
- Téva (1999) (France) (tv)
Special Effects
- Modern Film Effects (photographic effects)
Other Companies
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Lion's Gate 8 Track Sound (post production)
- Westwood Editorial (post production)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Pinky is an awkward adolescent who starts work at a spa in the California desert. She becomes overly attached to fellow spa attendant, Millie when she becomes Millie's roommate. Millie is a lonely outcast who desperately tries to win attention with constant upbeat chatter. They hang out at a bar owned by a strange pregnant artist and her has-been cowboy husband. After two emotional crises, the three women steal and trade personalities until they settle into a new family unit that seems to give each woman what she was searching for. Written by danetta cox cordova |
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| Taglines | 1 woman became 2/2 women became 3/3 women became 1 See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,500,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Shelley Duvall's skirt getting stuck in the car door was initially accidental. Robert Altman found it amusing and asked her to intentionally do it throughout the rest of the filming. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Take 2: Great Performances that Oscar Ignored (1980). See more » |
| Quotes |
Pinky Rose:
I wonder what it's like to be twins. Millie Lammoreaux: Huh? Pinky Rose: Twins. Bet it'd be weird. Do you think they know which ones they are? Millie Lammoreaux: Sure they do. They'd have to, wouldn't they? Pinky Rose: I don't know. Maybe they switch back and forth. You know, one day, Peggy's Polly. Another day, Polly's Peggy. Who knows? Maybe they're the same one all the time. See more » |