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21 February 1997 (USA) morePlot:
After a bizarre encounter at a party, a jazz saxophonist is framed for the murder of his wife and sent to prison, where he inexplicably morphs into a young mechanic and begins leading a new life. full summary | full synopsisNewsDesk:
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Directors of the Decade: David Lynch (From FilmExperience. 29 October 2009, 11:50 AM, PDT)
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An amazing movie experience more (405 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Bill Pullman | ... | Fred Madison | |
| Patricia Arquette | ... | Renee Madison / Alice Wakefield | |
| John Roselius | ... | Al | |
| Louis Eppolito | ... | Ed (as Lou Eppolito) | |
| Jenna Maetlind | ... | Party Girl | |
| Michael Massee | ... | Andy | |
| Robert Blake | ... | Mystery Man | |
| Henry Rollins | ... | Guard Henry | |
| Michael Shamus Wiles | ... | Guard Mike | |
| Mink Stole | ... | Forewoman (voice) | |
| Leonard Termo | ... | Judge (voice) | |
| Ivory Ocean | ... | Guard Ivory | |
| Jack Kehler | ... | Guard Johnny Mack | |
| David Byrd | ... | Doctor Smordin | |
| Gene Ross | ... | Warden Clements |
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Rated R for bizarre violent and sexual content, and for strong language.Parents Guide:
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135 minLanguage:
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2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby DigitalCertification:
New Zealand:R18 | Canada:16+ (Quebec) | Canada:18 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:R (Manitoba/Ontario) | Italy:VM14 | Iceland:16 | Netherlands:16 | Argentina:18 | Australia:R | Chile:18 | Finland:K-16 | France:-12 | Germany:16 | Hong Kong:III | Ireland:18 | Mexico:C | Norway:18 | Peru:18 | Poland:18 | Portugal:M/18 | Singapore:R(A) | South Korea:18 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | UK:18 | USA:RFilming Locations:
Amargosa Hotel & Opera House, Death Valley Junction, Death Valley National Park, California, USA moreFun Stuff
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The three paintings visible above Fred and Renee's sofa are by Lynch's ex-wife. The text of the one wherein the woman reads a note from her child is reproduced in a David Foster Wallace essay regarding Lost Highway's production: "Dear Mom I keep having my fish dream. They bite my face! Tell dad I dont take naps. The fishes are skinny an mad I miss you. His wife makes me eat trouts and anchovys The fishes make nosis they blow bubbels. How are you [unreadable] you fine? don't forget to lock the doors the fishes [unreadable] me they hate me. Love form DANA" moreQuotes:
Fred Madison: I had a dream about you last night.Renee Madison: Yeah? What was it about?
Fred Madison: You were in the house, calling my name, but I couldn't find you. Then there you were, lying in bed... but it wasn't you. It looked like you, but it wasn't.
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This was the first time I was in anticipation of the release of a David Lynch film. Having only discovered his movies (and Twin Peaks) in the period of 1992-1997. I became a huge fan, owning several films on video as well as the complete Twin Peaks series.
I was not disappointed with Lost Highway. A film that left me totally stunned. A film that I did not want to end, in the hope that I could figure out what was going on. A film that left some scenes imprinted on my brain like a tattoo. A film that is a dream.
This film is what dreams are. There are times when you feel you control the dream, and times where you feel it escapes you. Slow and rapid events. Images that don't make sense. Fantasy. Horror. Surrealism. Symbolism. All part of a long dream, that I doubt anyone can decipher, including Mr Lynch.
Seeing this film for the second time with a person who truly did not "get it" (though I thank her for her patience to watch the whole film), made realise that there are two kinds of people in this world. I love this film. I can't wait to watch it again.