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A Slipping-Down Life (1999)

R 109 min  -  Drama | Music | Romance
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A young woman becomes obsessed with a small-time North Carolina rock singer.

Director:

Toni Kalem

Writers:

Michael Charles Hill (storyline consultant), Toni Kalem, and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Lili Taylor, Guy Pearce and Irma P. Hall
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Lili Taylor ...
Evie Decker
Guy Pearce ...
Drumstrings Casey
Irma P. Hall ...
Clotelia
John Hawkes ...
David Elliot
Veronica Cartwright ...
Mrs. Casey
Marshall Bell ...
Mr. Casey
Shawnee Smith ...
Faye-Jean Lindsay
Sara Rue ...
Violet
Bruno Kirby ...
Kiddie Arcades Manager
Tom Bower ...
Mr. Decker
Jo Ann Farabee ...
Woman at Salon
Harv Morgan Harv Morgan ...
Dick St. Clair
Jason Russell Waller Jason Russell Waller ...
Audience Member #1
Lew Temple ...
Audience Member #2
Jason Kavalewitz Jason Kavalewitz ...
Young Sexband
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Storyline

Evie Decker, a shy young woman, falls in love with pop star Drumstrings Casey after hearing his voice on the radio. Summoning the courage to pursue the singer, Evie starts to break out of her shell... Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Singer | Radio | North Carolina | Band | Police  | See more »

Taglines:

You think you're invisible. But I see you.

Genres:

Drama | Music | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language including sexual references See all certifications »

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Official Sites:

Lions Gate Films [United States] | Add/edit official sites  »

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Filming Locations:

Austin, Texas, USA See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$9,066 (USA) (16 May 2004) (5 Screens)

Gross:

$95,436 (USA) (13 June 2004)
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Company Credits

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DVC Entertainment, PFG Entertainment See more »
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Trivia

Austin mayor, Kirk Watson makes a cameo in the drugstore scene. See more »

Goofs

Errors in geography: Although it is implied that the movie takes place in North Carolina but in the beginning, when Evie and her father are at the breakfast table, the jam and milk are of a brand that is only sold in HEB stores, which are only found in Texas. (Where the film was actually shot) See more »

Quotes

Faye-Jean Lindsay: [singing and dancing in Evie's house] It all comes down to sex!
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"Start Again"
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