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The Gingerbread Man (1998) 5.7
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Metascore: 65/100
Reviews: 94 user | 56 critic | 18 from Metacritic.com Lawyer Rick Magruder has a one-night-stand affair with caterer Mallory Doss. He becomes hooked on her, and when he learns her nut-case father Dixon is threatening her, he puts the weight of... See full summary » Director:Robert Altman |
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Lawyer Rick Magruder has a one-night-stand affair with caterer Mallory Doss. He becomes hooked on her, and when he learns her nut-case father Dixon is threatening her, he puts the weight of his law firm behind Mallory, has Dixon arrested and subpoenas her ex-husband Pete to testify against Dixon in court. Dixon is sent to an asylum, but escapes from there and the lives of many people are in danger. Written by Anonymous
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law | one night stand | law firm | lawyer | father daughter relationship |Genres:
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Rated R for some sexuality, violence and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
23 January 1998 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$25,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£171,120 (UK) (24 July 1998)Gross:
£449,552 (UK) (7 August 1998)Company Credits
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The screenplay is credited to "Al Hayes". This pseudonym covers for John Grisham who objected to the foul language that Altman added to his original screenplay. See more »Goofs
At the party early in the movie, Rick and Lois are talking head-to-head on the sofa. Mallory walks behind them and you can hear Lois talking, but we see their heads at opposite ends of the sofa and they aren't talking. The camera immediately cuts back to them sitting close and talking like before. See more »Quotes
Lois Harlan: I'm simply curious, you just keep propositioning people until somebody says yes?See more »
With this movie, it's all about style, atmosphere, and acting. True, I didn't believe all of the plot developments, but it didn't matter- the terrific acting, the unexpected plot twists, and the wonderful atmosphere sucked me right in, and carried me along for the ride, and I had a great time. Kenneth Branagh is not only a great actor but a master of accents, and he proves it once again with a flawless Georgia accent. He's surrounded by so much talent in supporting roles (Robert Downey, Jr., Embeth Davidtz from Schindler's List and Fallen, Tom Berenger, Daryl Hannah, and Robert Duvall) that I was simply blown away. I recently bought a copy of this movie, and I never tire of watching it. Simply one of the best thrillers of the year. If you've ignored this movie (and chances are you have), then I suggest you check it out.