Waking the Dead (2000)

A congressional candidate questions his sanity after seeing the love of his life, presumed dead, suddenly emerge.

Director:

Keith Gordon

Writers:

Scott Spencer (novel), Robert Dillon (screenplay)

Stars:

Billy Crudup, Bill Haugland, Nelson Landrieu

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Billy Crudup	...	Fielding Pierce
Bill Haugland	...	TV Newsman at Bombing
Nelson Landrieu	...	Francisco Higgens
Ivonne Coll	...	Gisela Higgens
Jennifer Connelly	...	Sarah Williams
Maxine Guess	...	Danny's Receptionist
Paul Hipp	...	Danny Pierce
Hal Holbrook	...	Isaac Green
Lawrence Dane	...	Governor Kinosis
Ed Harris	...	Jerry Charmichael
Robert Harding	...	TV Newsman #2
Janet McTeer	...	Caroline Pierce
Molly Parker	...	Juliet Beck
Larry Marshall	...	Angelo Bertelli
Don Jordan	...	Minister with Bertelli on TV

Storyline

Fielding Pierce lives the life of an aspiring politician - in 1972 he's serving in the Coast Guard (trying to avoid Vietnam in the most honorable way), and by 1973 he has entered law school. Along the way he falls in love with Sarah, a fiercely idealistic woman who devotes her life to helping others - unfortunately she's killed in an explosion while assisting members of the Chilean resistance. Nine years later, in the middle of a congressional election, Fielding is suddenly flooded with thoughts and visions of his lost love.

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Plot Keywords:

love | law school | election | law | chilean | 

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Taglines:

Sometimes love has a life of its own.

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Genres:

Drama | Mystery | Romance | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexuality and language

Details

Country:

USA Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 March 2000 (USA)

Also Known As:

Amor Maior que a Vida

Filming Locations:

Montréal, Québec, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$8,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$150,422 (USA) (24 March 2000)

Gross:

$327,418 (USA) (7 April 2000)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Polygram Filmed Entertainment, Egg Pictures, Gramercy Pictures (I)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Jennifer Connelly also portrayed a character named Sarah Williams in Labyrinth, which was released 13 prior to Waking the Dead.

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Goofs

During an argument in his new apartment, Fielding's (Billy Crudup) new girlfriend calls him "Billy".

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Quotes

Fielding Pierce: Uh, I'm sorry, but do you believe that I'm going into politics so I can become a corrupt son of a bitch who sells electrodes to the Chilean secret police?

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Connections

References Vertigo (1958)

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Soundtracks

"The Flame"
Written by Naresh Sohal
Courtesy of Opus One

User Reviews

Genius Performance......

Currently showing on cable this movie is sensational. A young want to be politician apparently loses the love of his life, and the film centres on that love and his grief. Rarely can such emotions have been more compellingly and brilliantly portrayed on film.It is thought provoking and often scary too. There is a superb screenplay and all the performers are excellent. Anyone who has every loved another will know that you see that love wherever you go; and the lead actor's portrayal of that emotion is at genius level.The most emotionally charged scene is at the restaurant of the election results are known, and I for one cannot recall any movie where a particular scene is so intensely sensitive or almost uncomfortably realistic.For quiet and justifiably restrained but wonderful adult entertainment, this is the best film I have seen in years. 10 out of 10.