Falling in Love (1984)

During shopping for Christmas, Frank and Molly run into each other. This fleeting short moment will start to change their lives, when they recognize each other months later in the train ... See full summary »

Director:

Ulu Grosbard

Writer:

Michael Cristofer

Stars:

Robert De Niro, Meryl Streep, Harvey Keitel

2 wins.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Robert De Niro	...	Frank Raftis
Meryl Streep	...	Molly Gilmore
Harvey Keitel	...	Ed Lasky
Jane Kaczmarek	...	Ann Raftis
George Martin	...	John Trainer
David Clennon	...	Brian Gilmore
Dianne Wiest	...	Isabelle
Victor Argo	...	Victor Rawlins
Wiley Earl	...	Mike Raftis
Jesse Bradford	...	Joe Raftis
Chevi Colton	...	Elevator Woman
Richard Giza	...	Salesman
Frances Conroy	...	Waitress
James Ryan	...	Cashier
Sonny Abagnale	...	Tow Truck Driver

Storyline

During shopping for Christmas, Frank and Molly run into each other. This fleeting short moment will start to change their lives, when they recognize each other months later in the train home and have a good time together. Although both are married and Frank has two little kids, they meet more and more often, their friendship becoming the most precious thing in their lives.

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Plot Keywords:

train | christmas | melancholy | santa claus | marital separation | 

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

PG-13

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 November 1984 (USA)

Also Known As:

Der Liebe verfallen

Filming Locations:

Ardsley, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$12,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$10,600,000 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

106 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

'Robert de Niro' emphasized authenticity and attention to detail on the film. De Niro did this by having business cards made up for his character even though they are never seen in the film. Moreover, for the telephone conversation with his wife, de Niro got writer Michael Cristofer to write dialogue for his spouse's part even though it was not in the script nor going to be heard by audiences.

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Goofs

During several exterior Metro North run-by's, the film sequences are shown inverted. Trains coming towards the camera should run on the viewers left (as trains and cars both drive on the right in the US) and the motorman's front window should be on the viewers left, as seen in the sequences shot in Grand Central Terminal.

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Quotes

Molly Gilmore: [talking to Isabelle about Frank] No, I think about him every day. Last thought before I fall asleep and first thought when I wake up. I talk to myself all day about him, even when I'm talking to somebody else, even when I'm talking to you now I'm talking to myself about him. Brian thinks I'm ill, he thinks that it has to do with my father, he thinks the stress and, you know, all that... Thinks I'm having a breakdown, but I'm not, there's nothing wrong with me. Except that I love him.

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Connections

References Brief Encounter (1945)

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Soundtracks

"Mountain Dance"
Written by Dave Grusin
Courtesy of GRP/Artista Records

User Reviews

Very intense film

Mostly people reserve comments of "Intense" to action movies but

this small film is very intense in emotion. Some scenes the actors

do not even need to speak and you know exactly what is going on

in their heads. This is a simple story by all means but like the

other reviews say, the cast elevates it to something much bigger

than a normal movie. Hollywood probably wouldnt put up the

money for something like this nowadays because its about people

and there is no murder or terrorist activity going on as a subplot. I love this movie and I wish they would put it out on DVD. Another

one paramount seems to have forgotten about.