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Silence Like Glass (1989)
Zwei Frauen (original title)

R 104 min  -  Drama  -   August 1990 (USA)
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A ballet dancer is affected with cancer.

Director:

Carl Schenkel

Writers:

Donald Arthur (additional dialogue), Bea Hellmann, and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Jami Gertz, Martha Plimpton and George Peppard
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jami Gertz ...
Eva Martin
Martha Plimpton ...
Claudia Jacoby
George Peppard ...
Mr. Martin
Bruce Payne ...
Dr. Burton
Rip Torn ...
Dr. Markowitz
Gayle Hunnicutt Gayle Hunnicutt ...
Mrs. Martin
Dayle Haddon ...
Darlene Meyers
Theresa Merritt Theresa Merritt ...
Nurse Wilson
James Remar ...
Charly
John Farren John Farren ...
Ivanov
Madeleine Sherwood Madeleine Sherwood ...
Grandmother
Matthew Burton Matthew Burton ...
Chaplain Lawrence
Yeardley Smith ...
Karen
Gedeon Burkhard ...
Bud
Kathleen Doyle Kathleen Doyle ...
Mrs. Jacoby
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Storyline

Fact-based story of a 19 year old ballerina (Gertz) whose collapse on stage leads to the discovery that she has cancer. Transferred to a specialty clinic, she rooms with a working class girl who is directly in conflict with the more refined girl. With both facing their potential deaths, an unlikely bond is formed. Written by John Sacksteder <jsackste@bellsouth.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Cancer | Death | Ballet | Bald | Young Life Shattered  | See more »

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

West Germany | USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Hiljaisuuden sirpaleet See more »

Filming Locations:

Bregenz, Vorarlberg, Austria See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bavaria Film, Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR), Lisa-Film See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Quotes

Mrs. Martin: What comes to mind when you hear the word "silence"?
Eva Martin: Glass.
Mrs. Martin: What frightens you more than anything?
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Soundtracks

"Beatbox"
Written by Anne Dudley, Trevor Horn, Paul Morley, Gary Langan & Jonathan Jeczalik (as J.J. Jeczalik)
Performed by The Art of Noise See more »