Mr. Jones (1993)

The story about the relationship between a manic depressive man, Mr Jones, and the female doctor who takes more than a professional interest in his treatment.

Director:

Mike Figgis

Writers:

Eric Roth (story), Eric Roth (screenplay),

Stars:

Richard Gere, Lena Olin, Anne Bancroft

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Richard Gere	...	Mr. Jones
Lena Olin	...	Dr. Elizabeth 'Libbie' Bowen
Anne Bancroft	...	Dr. Catherine Holland
Tom Irwin	...	Dr. Patrick Shaye
Delroy Lindo	...	Howard
Bruce Altman	...	David
Lauren Tom	...	Amanda Chang
Lisa Malkiewicz	...	Susan
Thomas Kopache	...	Mr. Wilson
Peter Jurasik	...	Dr. Rosen
León Singer	...	Hot Dog Vendor
Anna Maria Horsford	...	Judge Harris
Edward Padilla	...	Bellboy
Baha Jackson	...	Devon, Howard's Son
Epatha Harris	...	Peyton, Howard's Daughter

Storyline

The story about the relationship between a manic depressive man, Mr Jones, and the female doctor who takes more than a professional interest in his treatment.

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Plot Keywords:

bipolar disorder | orchestra | psychiatrist patient relationship | piano | manic depression | 

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Taglines:

Impulsive. Irresponsible. Irresistible.

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 October 1993 (USA)

Also Known As:

Gospodin Dzouns

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Gross:

$8,315,975 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Rastar Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

114 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Michelle Pfeiffer gave up the female lead to take on the part of Catwoman in Batman Returns.

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Goofs

Mr. Jones's walk on the top of the roof at the beginning of the film has him walking South along the ridge. His 'reprise' of that same walk, at the end of the film has him walking East along a ridge. The whole roof line changed completely from earlier in the film. Construction on top of the gable is now not there.

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Quotes

Mr. Jones: Give me this. This first day, I work for free.
Mr. Jones: I give it to you, its a gift. Second day, you pay me for two days.
Mr. Jones: Third day, I have your job.

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Connections

Featured in A Century of Cinema (1994)

User Reviews

Gere was right on the money in this one

I caught this movie last night on TMC. It premiered soon after I was diagnosed with clinical depression in 93 and even though I was glad to finally have a name to my own madness, I was not ready to see it at that point. Many told me about it though and finally, I saw it. It was very, very good. Gere did an exceptional job at portraying the classic Bipolar I individual. (My depression is 95% lows and have had only one or two manic episodes in my life and am well controlled and on meds). The highs are fun but it is pure payback with the lows. Of course, with this being a movie, The Dr. falls for Mr Jones and in the real world, that would lead to termination on her part. In the case of movies though, anything goes and Richard Gere would be hard not to fall for, LOL. Everyone did an exceptional job and it was an exceptional movie. Kudos to all!