Disclosure (1994)

A computer specialist is sued for sexual harassment by a former lover turned boss who initiated the act forcefully, which threatens both his career and his personal life.

Director:

Barry Levinson

Writers:

Michael Crichton (novel), Paul Attanasio (screenplay)

Stars:

Michael Douglas, Demi Moore, Donald Sutherland

2 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Douglas	...	Tom Sanders
Demi Moore	...	Meredith Johnson
Donald Sutherland	...	Bob Garvin
Caroline Goodall	...	Susan Hendler
Roma Maffia	...	Catherine Alvarez
Dylan Baker	...	Philip Blackburn
Rosemary Forsyth	...	Stephanie Kaplan
Dennis Miller	...	Mark Lewyn
Suzie Plakson	...	Mary Anne Hunter
Nicholas Sadler	...	Don Cherry
Jacqueline Kim	...	Cindy Chang
Joe Urla	...	John Conley Jr
Michael Chieffo	...	Stephen Chase
Joseph Attanasio	...	Furillo
Faryn Einhorn	...	Eliza Sanders

Storyline

With his company about to merge, a happily married and successful computer expert is expecting a promotion. Instead the job goes to a woman from another plant with whom he had an affair in his bachelor days. His new boss, not only dangerously sexy but equally dangerously ambitious, has climbed the corporate ladder by exerting undue influence on the CEO. She apparently tries to pick up where they left off but he just about manages to resist. This liaison is soon revealed to be part of her master plan to consolidate power and use Tom as a scapegoat to cover her technical misdeeds. As his position at work comes under increasing pressure he decides to file charges of sexual harassment. This is the last thing the company needs.

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Plot Keywords:

sexual harassment | computer | promotion | seduction | corporation | 

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Taglines:

Sex Is Power

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Genres:

Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for a very strong sex scene, sexual dialogue and other strong language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 December 1994 (USA)

Also Known As:

Acoso sexual

Filming Locations:

Bainbridge Island, Washington, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$32,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£3,834,289 (UK) (17 March 1995)

Gross:

£6,903,320 (UK) (14 April 1995)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros., Baltimore Pictures, Constant c Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

128 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

As filming neared completion, Caroline Goodall slipped on a water spillage in her home and broke her shoulder. She was able to film her remaining scenes by taking some painkillers and removing her sling.

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Goofs

The stain on Tom Sanders' tie changes position.

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Quotes

Tom Sanders: Sexual harrassment is about power. When did I have the power? When?

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Connections

Remade as Aitraaz (2004)

User Reviews

good, surprised

I was very surprised that nobody else has commented on this movie. It is one of the better Crichton book adaptations (although it still varies from the book a lot) and deals with an interesting (if not important) topic. The acting is good. The film has serious, comedic, and other aspects (including some computer and technical stuff). It is not a great movie, but it was well received and is at least above average. Plus, it has the feel and look of a good movie (it is not a waste of money).