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| Martha Plimpton | ... |
Ann
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| Ally Sheedy | ... |
Elizabeth
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| Lindsay Crouse | ... |
Rheza
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| Jill Eikenberry | ... |
Val
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| Talia Shire | ... |
Maggie
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| JoBeth Williams | ... |
Natalie
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| Helen Slater | ... |
Hannah
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Chris the Pizza Boy
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Directed by
| Linda Yellen | ||
Written by
| Linda Yellen | ... | (story) & |
| Rosanne Ehrlich | ... | (story) |
| Gisela Bernice | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Rosanne Ehrlich | ... | producer |
| Ken Golden | ... | line producer (uncredited) |
| Linda Yellen | ... | producer |
| Kathy Zotnowski | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Patrick Seymour | ||
Cinematography by
| Paul Cameron | ||
Editing by
| Christopher Cooke | ||
Editorial Department
| Todd Busch | ... | additional editor |
| Jan Northrop | ... | additional editor |
Production Design by
| Susanne Columbia | ||
| Arnold Skolnick | ||
Set Decoration by
| John Stefanon | ... | (as João M.F. Stefanon) |
Costume Design by
| Sharon Lynch | ||
Production Management
| Dennis Thread | ... | executive in charge of production |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Bea Ellen Cameron | ... | first assistant director |
Sound Department
| Cathie Speakman | ... | sound editor |
| Randal S. Thomas | ... | dialogue editor (uncredited) |
Music Department
| James Burt | ... | music editor |
| Jonathan Sacks | ... | orchestrator |
Additional Crew
| Paula Thompson | ... | production assistant |
Thanks
| Fay Dattner | ... | special thanks |
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- Sundance Institute (developed with assistance of)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Emmy winner Linda Yellen brought together an all-star ensemble cast for "Chantilly Lace," which received worldwide acclaim for its intimate exploration of the secret lives of women. Seven women friends--including a nun in crisis, an angry divorcee, and an unfiltered, sexually-charged artist--gather in the Colorado Rockies at the upscale vacation home of Val (Eikenberry), to celebrate the surprise 40th birthday of popular film critic Natalie (Williams). When Val's offbeat younger sister (Sheedy) arrives with a newcomer, a maverick photojournalist played by Emmy winner Martha Plimpton, tensions rise as secrets of love, loss, and betrayal are revealed. Years of friendship are tested in a pivotal year as the women re-assemble for the engagement of another, and once more to mourn the shocking death of a third. What began as an experiment at Sundance Film Institute explores the landscape of contemporary women's issues with humor and honesty "unlike any American film." |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Most of the dialogue was improvised by the cast, who were given extraordinary creative control over their own characters, even drawing straws to determine which of their characters would die in the story. Director Linda Yellen said, "I never believed this would be accepted commercially." Co-star Jill Eikenberry said filming was like a "week-long therapy session." See more » |
| Movie Connections | Followed by Chantilly Bridge (2023). See more » |
| Soundtracks | 99.9F° See more » |
| Quotes |
Hannah:
Can you really have an orgasm with God? See more » |