The rather eccentric (especially in her thinking) author of "The Fountainhead" and "Atlas Shrugged" becomes involved with a much younger, and married man, to the dismay of those close to her.
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Awards:
- Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win & 8 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Helen Mirren | ... |
Ayn Rand
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| Eric Stoltz | ... |
Nathaniel
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| Julie Delpy | ... |
Barbara
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| Peter Fonda | ... |
Frank
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| Sybil Darrow | ... |
Caroline
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| Tom McCamus | ... |
Richard
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| Don McKellar | ... |
Alfred
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| David Ferry | ... |
Interviewer
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| Donald Carrier | ... |
David
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Hamish McEwan | ... |
Henry
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Elyssa Livergant | ... |
Naomi
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Christopher Marren | ... |
Aaron
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Jennifer Gould | ... |
Janet
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Robert Thomas | ... |
Security Guard
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John Lefebvre | ... |
Funeral Director
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| Katherine Trowell | ... |
Woman at Funeral
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Stan Coles | ... |
Judge
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Rene Lemieux | ... |
Maitre D'
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D'Arcy Smith | ... |
Young Man
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Andrew Dolha | ... |
Wise-ass Man
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| Tomas Chovanec | ... |
Student #1
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Daniel Enright | ... |
Waiter
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| Patrick Garrow | ... |
Student #2
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Aviva Armour-Ostroff | ... |
Student #3
(as Aviva Armour)
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Tara Meyer | ... |
Student #4
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| Sergio Di Zio | ... |
Student #5
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Domenico Fiore | ... |
Businessman
(as Dom Fiore)
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| Hakan Coskuner | ... |
Florist
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Wayne Curnew | ... |
Funeral Attendant (uncredited)
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Thomas Lundy | ... |
Lecture Hall Audience Member (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Christopher Menaul | ||
Written by
| Barbara Branden | ... | (book) |
| Howard Korder | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Mary Gallagher | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Doug Chapin | ... | co-executive producer |
| Peter Crane | ... | producer |
| Steven Hewitt | ... | co-executive producer |
| Barry Krost | ... | co-executive producer |
| Marilyn Lewis | ... | executive producer |
| Irwin Meyer | ... | executive producer |
| Sharon Seto | ... | field producer: EPK |
| Martin Walters | ... | line producer |
| Linda Curran Wexelblatt | ... | producer |
Music by
| Jeff Beal | ||
Cinematography by
| Ron Orieux | ||
Editing by
| David Martin | ||
Editorial Department
| David Bailey | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Robert Borics | ... | color timer |
| Robbie Broughton | ... | assistant editor (as Robby Broughton) |
| Chris Dover | ... | telecine colorist |
| Giles Gardner | ... | first assistant editor |
| Cynthia Nicolella | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Chad Tomasoski | ... | post-production coordinator |
Casting By
| Diane Kerbel | ||
| Beth Klein | ||
Production Design by
| Lindsey Hermer-Bell | ||
Art Direction by
| Edward Bonutto | ||
Set Decoration by
| Ken Sinclair | ||
| Brendan Smith | ||
Costume Design by
| Resa McConaghy | ||
Makeup Department
| Suzanne Benoit | ... | key makeup artist |
| Patricia Keighran | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Jocelyn MacDonald | ... | assistant hair stylist |
| Regan Noble | ... | hair designer / key hair stylist |
Production Management
| Carmen Arndt | ... | production manager |
| Tim King | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Steve Wakefield | ... | executive in charge of production |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Rocco Gismondi | ... | second assistant director |
| Kevin Hourigan | ... | trainee assistant director |
| Tim Singh | ... | third assistant director |
| Michael Zenon | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Karin Bechtel-Staley | ... | scenic artist (as Karen Betchel Staley) |
| Greg Chown | ... | lead dresser |
| Garry Honcharuk | ... | assistant property master |
| Friday Myers | ... | property master |
| Jesse O'Connor | ... | set dresser |
| David Sauder | ... | assistant art director |
| Ken Sinclair | ... | assistant set decorator / set dresser |
| Stephen Stanley | ... | key scenic painter (as Steve Stanley) |
| Scott Thom | ... | head carpenter |
| Bill Thrasher | ... | set dresser |
| Dave Watt | ... | construction coordinator |
Sound Department
| Brian Avery | ... | sound mixer |
| Matthew C. Beville | ... | adr mixer |
| Alek Bromke | ... | adr assistant |
| Gavin Coford | ... | boom operator |
| Steve Copley | ... | foley supervisor |
| Marvyn Dennis | ... | dialogue editor |
| Jim Eustace | ... | foley assistant |
| Rob Hegedus | ... | dialogue editor |
| Joe Mancuso | ... | dialogue editor |
| Cory Mandel | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Ed Poty | ... | adr recordist |
| Scott Reed | ... | post sound supervisor |
| Dan Sexton | ... | sound effects editor |
| Paul Shubat | ... | re-recording mixer |
| John Sievert | ... | foley artist |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Pierre Berube | ... | electrician |
| Ian Bibby | ... | gaffer |
| Raymond Brounstein | ... | camera operator (as Ray Brounstein) |
| Bradley Crosbie | ... | camera trainee |
| Neil Fraser | ... | best boy grip |
| Michael Gibson | ... | still photographer |
| Burke Goldstein | ... | grip |
| Terry Kelly | ... | electrician |
| James McRae | ... | grip (as Jamie McRae) |
| Keith Murphy | ... | steadicam operator |
| Gottfried Pflugbeil | ... | clapper loader (as Godfrey Pflugbeil) |
| Glenn Pineau | ... | first assistant camera |
| Mark Silver | ... | key grip |
| Sean Skarupa | ... | best boy electric |
| John Sztejnmiler | ... | generator operator |
| James Tamblyn | ... | video playback operator |
| Johnny Wersta | ... | dolly grip (as John Wersta) |
Casting Department
| David Aulicino | ... | casting associate: Los Angeles |
| Robin McConnell | ... | casting assistant: Los Angeles |
| Jane Rogers | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Koreann Ciandre | ... | wardrobe mistress |
| Erika Larner | ... | wardrobe supervisor (as Erika Larner-Corbett) |
| Gersha Phillips | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Barbara Somerville | ... | wardrobe assistant |
Location Management
| Drazen Baric | ... | assistant location manager |
| Derek Brady | ... | location manager |
| Malcolm McCulloch | ... | location production assistant |
| Christopher Welch | ... | location scout |
Music Department
| Bernie Kirsch | ... | music engineer (as Bernie Kirsh) |
| Gael MacGregor | ... | music administrator |
| Richard McIlvery | ... | scoring stage manager |
| Susan Pilcher | ... | music coordinator |
| Spencer Proffer | ... | music producer / supervising music producer / title song composer |
| Cathy Segal-Garcia | ... | additional vocalist |
Script and Continuity Department
| Joanne T. Harwood | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Jerome McCann | ... | transportation captain |
| Erwin Roithmeier | ... | picture vehicle coordinator |
| Mark Van Alstyne | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Don Bachmann | ... | production coordinator |
| Jim Breithaupt | ... | production accountant (as James F. Breithaupt) |
| Virginia Campbell | ... | in-house coordinator |
| Catherine Currie | ... | controller |
| Marco Di Flaviano | ... | production assistant |
| Jessica Drake | ... | dialect coach: Los Angeles |
| Hilary Dunn | ... | production assistant |
| Joe Everett | ... | unit publicist |
| Gianoula Ikonomou | ... | assistant to director |
| Jason Laszlo | ... | production assistant |
| Deborah Manger | ... | office assistant |
| Chandra-Li Paul | ... | office assistant |
| Diane Pitblado | ... | dialect coach |
| B.E. Sharp | ... | assistant accountant |
| Rob Shea | ... | production secretary |
| Sheelagh Stewart | ... | office coordinator |
| John P. Wehn | ... | assistant: Mr. Crane and Ms. Wexelblatt |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Showtime Networks (1999) (United States) (tv)
- America Video Film (2008) (Argentina)
- America Video (2008) (Argentina)
- Argentina Video Home (2008) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Metrodome Distribution (2004) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Showtime Entertainment (2001) (United States) (DVD)
- Showtime Entertainment (2001) (United States) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Block-Korenbrot Public Relations (personal/awards publicist)
- Caldwell & Company (walla group)
- Dome Audio Video & Effects (D.A.V.E.) (audio post-production)
- Dufferin Gate Productions (production services provided by)
- Film Effects (titles and opticals)
- Mad Hatter Studios (score recorded at)
- Many Rooms Music (score recorded at)
- Metalworks Studios (songs recorded at)
- Panavision (lenses and cameras by)
- Starcraft Services (craft service)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Upon the death of Ayn Rand (Dame Helen Mirren), Barbara Branden (Julie Delpy) recounts the story of her dealings with the enigmatic twentieth century philosopher and author. Barbara and her husband, Nathaniel Branden (Eric Stoltz), meet Rand and her husband, Frank O'Connor (Peter Fonda) and immediately establish a rapport. Rand takes the youthful Nathaniel under her wing and begins to show a non-platonic interest in her protégé. Barbara must sit by as the two begin what becomes a long, tumultuous affair. Written by Jwelch5742 |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Based upon Barbara Branden's book with the same title. See more » |
| Goofs | In a scene set in the early 1950s, Frank says that he met Ayn Rand during the filming of The King of Kings (1927). He refers to that movie as "the silent version...the great one". The only version of King of Kings that existed in the early 1950s was the silent version; the remake of King of Kings did not appear until 1961. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The 51st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1999). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Love Is, Love Is Not See more » |
| Quotes |
Wise-ass Man:
Excuse me, Miss Rand. I was wondering if you could give us the essence of your philosophy - standing on one leg. 1st Supporter: Go on! 2nd Supporter: Sit down! Ayn Rand: [Stands on one leg] Metaphysics: objective reality. Epistemology: reason. Ethics: self-interest. Politics: capitalism. See more » |