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The Myth of Fingerprints (1997)

R 93 min  -  Drama | Comedy  -   17 September 1997 (USA)
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An ambitious debut for writer/director Bart Freundlich charting the unrest with a family who gather together for thanks giving.

Director:

Bart Freundlich

Writer:

Bart Freundlich

Stars:

Julianne Moore, Roy Scheider and Noah Wyle
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Randee Allen Randee Allen ...
Waitress
Arija Bareikis ...
Daphne
Justin Barreto Justin Barreto ...
Young Jake
Chris Bauer ...
Jerry
Nicholas Bourgeois Nicholas Bourgeois ...
Young Warren
Tom Cumler Tom Cumler ...
Man at Train Station
Blythe Danner ...
Lena
Hope Davis ...
Margaret
Christopher Duva ...
Tom
Kelsey Gunn Kelsey Gunn ...
Young Leigh
Laurel Holloman ...
Leigh
Brian Kerwin ...
Elliot
James LeGros ...
Cezanne
Julianne Moore ...
Mia
Polly Pelletier Polly Pelletier ...
Young Mia
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An ambitious debut for writer/director Bart Freundlich charting the unrest with a family who gather together for thanks giving. Written by Jonathan Fox  

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Plot Keywords:

Mustard | Children | Turkey Hunting | Setting The Table | Football  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | Comedy

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Back home See more »

Filming Locations:

Andover, Maine, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$2,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$42,009 (USA) (21 September 1997) (3 Screens)

Gross:

$458,815 (USA) (9 November 1997)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Eureka Pictures, Good Machine See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Quotes

Jake: I know your true passion theory about two people destined to be together, but we can't all be filled with that much faith, trust and emotion. It just means if you have someone you're not alone. You're not going to find that in some fairy tale romance. Sometimes you have to sit through low times where you don't necessarily feel overwhelmingly, totally in love all the time.
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Referenced in "Law & Order: Myth of Fingerprints (#12.7)" (2001) See more »

Soundtracks

"Adeste Fidelis (O Come All Ye Faithful)"
Music by John Reading
Lyrics by John Francis Wade and Frederick Oakeley
Performed by Bing Crosby
Courtesy of MCA Records
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