Dream with the Fishes (1997)

Terry is a suicidal voyeur who treats a dying addict to a final binge, but Terry will only do this if he promises to kill him.

Director:

Finn Taylor

Writers:

Finn Taylor (story), Jeffrey D. Brown (story),

Stars:

David Arquette, Brad Hunt, Cathy Moriarty

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
David Arquette	...	Terry
Brad Hunt	...	Nick
Cathy Moriarty	...	Aunt Elise
Kathryn Erbe	...	Liz
Patrick McGaw	...	Don
J.E. Freeman	...	Joe, Nick's Father
Timi Prulhiere	...	Michelle
Anita Barone	...	Mary
Allyce Beasley	...	Sophia
Peter Gregory	...	Pharmacist
Richmond Arquette	...	Sheriff
George Maguire	...	Funeral Director
Kristina Robbins	...	Terry's Bowling 'Date'
Katherine Copenhaver	...	Nick's Bowling 'Date'
Gary Brickman	...	Drug Dealer

Storyline

Terry is a suicidal voyeur who doesn't seem to be able to kill himself. While preparing for jumping off a bridge, he meets Nick who ends up saving his life. Terry discovers that Nick is terminally ill and doesn't have much time left. Scared by the lack of time, Nick offers Terry a deal he can't refuse: Terry will become the beneficiary of Nick's life insurance or, since money doesn't matter to Terry, Nick promises to kill him before he dies. All Nick asks is Terry's help to realize a few fantasies before dying.

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Plot Keywords:

voyeur | dying | doctor | love | peeping tom | 

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Taglines:

An oddball odyssey about voyeurism, LSD and nude bowling!

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for pervasive strong language, some drug content and sexuality

Details

Official Sites:

Sony Pictures Classics

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 June 1997 (USA)

Also Known As:

Baliklar ve rüyalar

Filming Locations:

Half Moon Bay, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$1,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$31,777 (USA) (20 June 1997)

Gross:

$464,655 (USA) (8 August 1997)

Company Credits

Production Co:

3 Ring Circus Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Liz: You know, Terry, you can't see everything through a pair of binoculars. And sometimes, when a woman cries late at night, it doesn't mean it's about some guy. Sometimes, she's just cryin'.

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Crazy Credits

No dreams or fishes were harmed in the making of this movie.

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Connections

References Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)

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Soundtracks

"Dopefly"
Written and Performed by King Black Acid
Used by permission of Mazinga Music/Cavity Search (BMI)
Courtesy of Daniel Riddle

User Reviews

Strange but generally appealing little movie

It's a strange little movie, continually shifting focus, at the end perhaps not amounting to much more than a whimsical playing with odd offbeat lives, but generally quite appealing: some of the ideas - like that of a general malaise trying to elevate itself by identification with a specific loss - are particularly intriguing. The evocative title sums up the generally lilting approach toward dreams and fantasies and self-definitions, although the movie as a whole is in many ways oriented more towards grunginess and weirdness, almost verging on exploitation at times. A major reservation must attach to the marginality of the women - Erbe has some very striking moments, but her agenda and feelings aren't explored much. On the whole, not distinctive enough to stick around particularly in one's memory.