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Mortal Thoughts (1991)

R 102 min  -  Mystery | Thriller  -   19 April 1991 (USA)
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Cynthia comes forward to talk to detective John about the murder of her best friend's husband. The story is told as a series of flashbacks... See full summary »

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Alan Rudolph
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Mortal Thoughts -- Cynthia comes forward to talk to detective John about the murder of her best friend's husband. The story is told as a series of flashbacks... Mortal Thoughts -- hv post
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Demi Moore ...
Glenne Headly ...
Joyce Urbanski
Bruce Willis ...
James Urbanski
John Pankow ...
Arthur Kellogg
Harvey Keitel ...
Det. John Woods
Billie Neal Billie Neal ...
Det. Linda Nealon
Frank Vincent ...
Dominic, Joyce's Father
Karen Shallo Karen Shallo ...
Gloria, James' Mother
Crystal Field Crystal Field ...
Jeanette, Joyce's Mother
Marianne Leone Marianne Leone ...
Aunt Rita (as Maryanne Leone)
Marc Baron ...
Usher (as Marc Tantillo)
Doris McCarthy Doris McCarthy ...
Pat, Cynthia's Mother
Christopher Scotellaro Christopher Scotellaro ...
Joey, James' Brother
Ron J. Amodea Ron J. Amodea ...
Band Leader
Leonid Merzon Leonid Merzon ...
Yuri
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Storyline

Cynthia comes forward to talk to detective John about the murder of her best friend's husband. The story is told as a series of flashbacks... James was a bullying, verbally and physically abusive husband. His wife Joyce has, on a number of occasions, expressed her intention to kill him. One night when all three are at the fair, Joyce has a row with James, and Cynthia helps James back to the van. But later he was found dead... Written by Sami Al-Taher <staher2000@yahoo.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Detective | Flashback | Best Friend | Abusive Husband | Friend  | See more »

Taglines:

Murder is a secret that should never be shared.

Genres:

Mystery | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong language, momentary violence, and for some drug content See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Pensamientos mortales See more »

Filming Locations:

Bayonne, New Jersey, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$8,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$19,018,321 (USA)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The film's title refers to Shakespeare's tragedy 'Macbeth' (Act I, Scene 5), in which Lady Macbeth invokes the powers of darkness in preparation for committing murder: "Come, you spirits / That tend on mortal thoughts, unsex me here / And fill me from the crown to the toe top-full / Of direst cruelty..." See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: While Cynthia and Arthur are alone in the house arguing about the murder, you can briefly see a person in a white t-shirt (not a character in the movie) sitting to the left in the dark in the room behind Arthur. See more »

Quotes

James: You take a pencil, a piece of paper, S-U-G-E-R, this is what we need.
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Connections

Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Daddy-O (#4.7)" (1991) See more »

Soundtracks

"KUNG FU FIGHTING"
By Carl Douglas See more »