Ruby in Paradise (1993)
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- R
- 1h 54min
- Drama, Romance
- 05 Nov 1993 (USA)
- Movie
A young woman struggles for independence and identity in a small Florida tourist town.
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Stars:
Awards:
- 3 wins & 7 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Ashley Judd | ... |
Ruby Lee Gissing
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| Todd Field | ... |
Mike McCaslin
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| Bentley Mitchum | ... |
Ricky Chambers
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| Allison Dean | ... |
Rochelle Bridges
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| Dorothy Lyman | ... |
Mildred Chambers
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Betsy Douds | ... |
Debrah Ann
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Felicia Hernández | ... |
Persefina
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Divya Satia | ... |
Indian Singer
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Bobby Barnes | ... |
Wanda
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Sharon M. Lewis | ... |
TV Weather Anchor
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Paul E. Mills | ... |
TV Evangelist
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Brik Berkes | ... |
Jimmy
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Abigail McKelvey | ... |
Canadian Tourist
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Kristina Daman | ... |
Bar Manager
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Mark Limmer | ... |
Spinnaker D.J.
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J.D. Roberts | ... |
Fisherman
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Jean Garrido | ... |
Bar Dancer
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Al Mast | ... |
Ed
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Michele Worthington | ... |
Homeless Family
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George Clark | ... |
Homeless Family
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Carl Brunczek | ... |
Homeless Family
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Kamon Hill | ... |
Homeless Family
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Donovan Lee Carroll | ... |
Tennessee Boyfriend
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Kathryn Grant | ... |
Tampa Lady in Red
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Bud Floyd | ... |
Laundry Manager
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Molly Hayslip | ... |
New Store Employee
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DeeDee Alberts | ... |
New Store Employee
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Daryl Symore | ... |
Nursey Family
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Pamela Symore | ... |
Nursey Family
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Sarah Luther | ... |
Nursey Family
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| Andy Anderson | ... |
Nursey Family
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Lorie Gene Saye | ... |
Parking Lot Couple
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| David Ballasso | ... |
Parking Lot Couple
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Jeanette Martin | ... |
Dairy Twist Employee
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Olis Sage | ... |
Donut Shop Employee
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Genny Hayden | ... |
Safe Sex Woman
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Sandi Sherzer | ... |
Safe Sex Woman
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Jim Pigneti | ... |
Work Applications
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Kenneth Matthews | ... |
Work Applications
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Lucille Pierce | ... |
Work Applications
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Ken Schaeffer | ... |
Work Applications
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Robert D. Reimer | ... |
Work Applications
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Drew Peterson | ... |
Navy Recruiter
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Theresa Cronenberger | ... |
Navy Recruiter
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Woody Isom | ... |
Trade Fair Salesman
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| Gary Martin | ... |
Tampa Businessman
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Indira Satia | ... |
Motel Owner
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Jadonn Sowell | ... |
Sandcastle Builder
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Directed by
| Victor Nunez | ||
Written by
| Jane Austen | ... | (loosely based on novel "Northanger Abbey") |
| Victor Nunez | ... | (writer) |
Produced by
| Keith Crofford | ... | line producer |
| Sam Gowan | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Charles Engstrom | ||
Cinematography by
| Alex Vlacos | ||
Editing by
| Victor Nunez | ||
Editorial Department
| Donna Davis | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Marypat Plottner | ... | assistant editor |
| Tom Salvatore | ... | color timer |
Casting By
| Judy Courtney | ||
Production Design by
| John Iacovelli | ||
Art Direction by
| Burton Rencher | ||
Costume Design by
| Marilyn Wall-Asse | ||
Makeup Department
| Lisa Martin | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Marilyn Wall-Asse | ... | hair stylist / makeup artist |
Production Management
| Stewart Lippe | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jennifer Fong | ... | first assistant director |
| Matt Maiellaro | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Mark Caughlin | ... | property assistant |
| Pat Garner | ... | set construction supervisor |
| Joe Mandarino | ... | set dresser |
| Brad F. Ringhausen | ... | assistant art director (as Brad Ringhausen) |
Sound Department
| Tyler Heath | ... | post sound intern |
| Gus Holzer | ... | sound editor |
| Dominick Tavella | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Pete Winter | ... | dialogue editor / sound designer / sound recordist |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Michael Caparelli | ... | second assistant camera |
| Andy Cooley | ... | grip production assistant |
| Sean Coyne | ... | key grip |
| Greg Garner | ... | first assistant camera |
| Stan Harhalos | ... | grip |
| Laura MacDonald | ... | best boy grip |
| Virgil Mirano | ... | lighting consultant |
| Victor Nunez | ... | camera operator |
| Jack Shepard | ... | gaffer |
| Mike Sheridan | ... | grip production assistant |
| Shawn Torge | ... | grip |
Casting Department
| Michael P. Flannigan | ... | casting assistant (as Michael Flannigan) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Lisa Martin | ... | wardrobe assistant |
Location Management
| Lee Sokol | ... | location manager (as Lee Sokol Lippe) |
| Becky Steele | ... | locations coordinator: Tampa |
| Melissa Sykes | ... | location coordinator |
Music Department
| C. Randall Daniels | ... | musician: TV church organ |
| David Murphy | ... | music rerecording (as Dave Murphy) |
Additional Crew
| Bruce Brashear | ... | general counsel |
| Robert Fichter | ... | title designer |
| Stephen Friess | ... | office production assistant |
| Gus Holzer | ... | second unit coordinator |
| Elaine Kooser | ... | production coordinator |
| Nancy Luther | ... | office manager |
| Merry Lynne Wilson | ... | accountant |
| Vincent Nunez | ... | production assistant |
| Mike O'Grady | ... | blow-up |
| Al Pierce | ... | dailies |
| Gary Salt | ... | producer's representative |
| Vicky Santiago | ... | craft service |
| Victor Glynn | ... | studio executive (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Gill Dennis | ... | special thanks |
| Susie B. Hodnett | ... | special thanks |
| Andy Malcolm | ... | special thanks |
| Virgil Mirano | ... | special thanks |
| Glenn Sharron | ... | special thanks |
| Jim Stark | ... | special thanks |
| Peter Wentworth | ... | special thanks |
| Irwin Young | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- October Films (1993) (United States) (theatrical)
- Cineplex Odeon Films (1993) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Mainline (1993) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Alta Films (1993) (Spain) (theatrical)
- The Sales Company (1993) (Non-US) (theatrical)
- Diaphana Distribution (1994) (France) (theatrical)
- Cineplex-Odeon Home Video (1994) (Canada) (video)
- MCA (1994) (Canada) (video)
- Republic Pictures Home Video (1994) (United States) (VHS)
- Republic Pictures Home Video (1994) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) (1996) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Happinet (2001) (Japan) (VHS)
- DeAPlaneta (2004) (Spain) (DVD)
- Sociedad Anónima del Vídeo (S.A.V.) (2004) (Spain) (DVD)
- Alliance Atlantis Home Video (2008) (Canada) (DVD)
- Quiver Distribution (2021) (Canada)
- Quiver Distribution (2021) (United States)
- Crystal Pictures (Brazil) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- D.R. Reiff & Associates (insurance)
- N&D Film and Video (negative conforming)
- Reel Efx (titles)
- Sound One Corporation (sound re-recording)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Ruby, a young woman, arrives in a Florida resort town during the off season to make a fresh start. She gets work as a sales clerk in a souvineer shop run by Mildred Chambers. She dates, and sleeps with, Ricky Chambers, Mildred's conceited son, but breaks off with him when she finds she's just another conquest. She gets involved with Mike, a left-wing greenhouse worker. As the seasons change, Ruby's relationships with others and herself go through metamorphoses as she makes choices and discoveries establishing her own identity. A character study.
Written by James Meek |
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| Taglines | Winner Grand Prize 1993 Sundance Film Festival See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $800,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The movie is a homage to Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Beverly Hillbillies/Ruby in Paradise/The Nightmare Before Christmas/Fearless/Mr. Wonderful (1993). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Raised on Promises See more » |
| Quotes |
Ruby Lee Gissing:
I heard that Hell is when all your dreams come true. See more » |