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The Rachel Papers
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Overview

User Rating:
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Director:

Damian Harris

Writers:

Martin Amis (novel)
Damian Harris (writer)

Contact:

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Release Date:

12 May 1989 (USA) more

Genre:

Drama | Romance more

Tagline:

She's curious, he's nervous.

Plot:

Charles is in control of his life; he is about to finish 6th from college and start at Oxford. He is 19 and wants an 'older' woman before he turns 20... more | add synopsis

Awards:

1 win more

NewsDesk:
(5 articles)

Martin Amis slams 'silicone' Katie Price
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Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Dexter Fletcher ... Charles Highway

Ione Skye ... Rachel Noyce

Jonathan Pryce ... Norman

James Spader ... Deforest
Bill Paterson ... Gordon Highway

Michael Gambon ... Doctor Knowd
Lesley Sharp ... Jenny

Jared Harris ... Geoff

Aubrey Morris ... Sir Herbert
Claire Skinner ... Gloria
Nicola Kimber ... Vanessa Reynolds
Shirley Anne Field ... Mrs. Seth Smith
Pat Keen ... Mrs. Tauber

Amanda De Cadenet ... Cathy
Gina McKee ... Evonne
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Additional Details

Runtime:

95 min

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1 more

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Germany:12 (f) | UK:18 | USA:R

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK


Fun Stuff

Trivia:

The computer used by Dexter Fletcher throughout the film is a Commodore Amiga A500, a US-made computer that didn't do very well in the US, but was very popular in Europe. more

Quotes:

Charles Highway: I notice you don't have a drink.
RachelNoyce: Are you giving this party?
Charles Highway: Certainly not. Parties of this kind are not given, they're received.
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Movie Connections:

Features Persona (1966) more

Soundtrack:

WITHIN THESE WALLS OF WITHOUT YOU more


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2 out of 3 people found the following comment useful.
Ione Skye is OUTSTANDING, 21 May 2006
9/10
Author: Gershom517 from United States

This is an excellent movie that is underrated. Performance by Ione Skye is OUTSTANDING. Not only is she beautiful and sexy, this lady is an excellent actress. I look forward to seeing more from her in the future. I highly recommend viewing this film. I am currently looking for a source to purchase it. I think you will be wanting to add it to your library. I know that I want it in mine. I do not recommend this movie for children or young teens. Excellent film for those who like to follow a story line that includes sex, passion, and emotional drama. Those who like a coming of age movie may like this one. Please read these reviews and then comment once you have seen this movie. I would like to read your comments too.

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