An ex-pop singer kills her much-hated husband to be with her young lover. Her daughter plots Electra-like revenge.
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Awards:
- 4 wins & 2 nominations.
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| Charles Busch | ... |
Angela Arden / Barbara Arden
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| Angela Paton | ... |
Angela's Fan
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| Jason Priestley | ... |
Tony Parker
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| Natasha Lyonne | ... |
Edith Sussman
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| Frances Conroy | ... |
Bootsie Carp
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| Philip Baker Hall | ... |
Sol Sussman
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| Stark Sands | ... |
Lance Sussman
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| Joshua Farrell | ... |
Policeman
(as Josh Hutchinson)
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| Victor Raider-Wexler | ... |
Sam Fishbein
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| Nora Dunn | ... |
Shatzi Van Allen
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| Christopher McDaniel | ... |
Moving Man #1
(as Chris McDaniel)
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| Tom Hughes | ... |
Moving Man #2
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| Stanley DeSantis | ... |
Tuchman
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Paul Vinson | ... |
Leather Daddy
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| Steve Guilmette | ... |
Flashback Shadow (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Mark Rucker | ||
Written by
| Charles Busch | ... | (play) |
| Charles Busch | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Dante Di Loreto | ... | producer |
| Lonny Dubrofsky | ... | executive producer |
| Anthony Edwards | ... | producer |
| Jeff Greenberg | ... | associate producer |
| Robert Hall | ... | associate producer |
| Bill Kenwright | ... | producer |
| Frank Pavich | ... | co-producer |
| Neil Weinman | ... | co-executive producer |
Music by
| Dennis McCarthy | ||
Cinematography by
| Kelly Evans | ||
Editing by
| Philip Harrison | ||
Editorial Department
| Travis Graalman | ... | assistant editor |
| Dan Rucks | ... | editor: bonus features |
| Stephen R. Sheridan | ... | color timer (as Steve Sheridan) |
Casting By
| Collin Daniel | ||
| Jeff Greenberg | ||
Production Design by
| Joseph B. Tintfass | ||
Set Decoration by
| Sandy Adams | ||
Costume Design by
| Michael Bottari | ||
| Ronald Case | ||
| Thomas G. Marquez | ||
Makeup Department
| Jason Collins | ... | supervisor: Almost Human |
| Becky Cotton | ... | key makeup artist |
| Robert Hall | ... | special makeup designer |
| Daniel Howell | ... | hair department head |
| Francie Paull | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Philip Harrison | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Erik Olson | ... | production manager (as Erik M. Olson) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Tony Alexander | ... | first assistant director |
| Mike Currie | ... | second second assistant director |
| Courtney King | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Michael Courville | ... | property master |
| Jim Falkenstein | ... | assistant property master |
| Brian Kline | ... | lead man |
| Leonard Kudishevich | ... | swing gang |
| Bryan Langer | ... | assistant art director |
| Kathleen Noonan | ... | set dresser |
| Carol Lea Pike | ... | assistant property master |
| Mark Weathers | ... | swing gang |
Sound Department
| Jon Ailetcher | ... | sound mixer |
| Roberto Dominguez Alegria | ... | foley mixer (as Roberto Domínguez) |
| John Brasher | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Daniel Hastings | ... | boom operator |
| Eric Hoeschen | ... | foley artist |
| Peter Levin | ... | adr recordist |
| Rick MacLane | ... | sound engineer |
| Peggy McAffee | ... | sound effects editor |
| Stewart Nelsen | ... | adr editor / dialogue editor |
| Paul Ratajczak | ... | re-recording mixer / sound supervisor |
| Trevor Sperry | ... | adr mixer |
| Trevor Ward | ... | sound consultant: Dolby |
| Lance Wiseman | ... | re-recording mixer |
Stunts
| Louis C. Simon | ... | stunt coordinator (as Lou Simon) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jason Andrew | ... | grip |
| Richard Avalon | ... | first assistant camera |
| Robert Baek | ... | second assistant camera |
| Brian Bartolini | ... | electrician |
| Jeremy Brussell | ... | best boy grip |
| Todd A. Dos Reis | ... | camera operator |
| Kyle Drevlo | ... | dolly grip |
| Greg Gayne | ... | camera loader |
| Zack Greene | ... | grip |
| Jesse Jaraczewski | ... | best boy |
| Jean-Baptiste LeConte | ... | electrician |
| Cullen Lockwood | ... | first assistant camera |
| Kristina Loggia | ... | still photographer |
| BJ McDonnell | ... | grip |
| Rob Monroy | ... | second assistant camera |
| Robert Murphy | ... | electrician (as Rob Murphy) |
| Rich Paisley | ... | gaffer |
| Charles Papert | ... | steadicam operator |
| Rainy Rau | ... | additional camera loader |
| Alfredo Rosado | ... | second assistant camera (as Alfredo A. Rosado) |
| Aaron Schulte | ... | grip |
| Rick Tucker | ... | key grip |
| Tracy Tucker | ... | grip |
Casting Department
| Ron Digman | ... | casting assistant |
| Stan Landsman | ... | extras casting |
| Cathy Reinking | ... | casting associate |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Michael Bottari | ... | costume designer: Charles Busch's costumes |
| Ronald Case | ... | costume designer: Charles Busch's costumes |
| Jesse Mendez Rodrigez | ... | wardrobe supervisor (as Jesse Rodriguez) |
Location Management
| Kojo Lewis | ... | location manager (as E. Kojo Lewis) |
Music Department
| Douglas M. Lackey | ... | music editor (as Doug Lackey) |
| Dennis McCarthy | ... | conductor |
| Steve Shepherd | ... | score mixer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Jan McWilliams | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Al Burton | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Jeffrey Gowing | ... | transportation |
| Gary Jackson | ... | transportation captain |
Additional Crew
| Carlos Castellanos | ... | production coordinator |
| Crystal Connell | ... | craft service |
| Jae Downing | ... | production assistant |
| Matt Miller | ... | production assistant |
| Grant Nellessen | ... | title designer: main titles |
| Irwin M. Rappaport | ... | attorney (as Irwin Rappaport) / production attorney |
| Stephen Scarlata | ... | production assistant |
| Rachel Smith | ... | production assistant |
| Danica Vorkapich | ... | production assistant |
| Diana Wrenn | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Kevin W. Wright | ... | production assistant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Sundance Film Series (2003) (United States) (theatrical)
- Illuminare Entertainment (2004) (Canada)
- Sundance Channel Home Entertainment (2004) (United States) (video)
- SundanceTV (as Sundance Channel)
- Wolfe Releasing (2022) (World-wide)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Retired singing star, Angela Arden, heads a dysfunctional family. Her husband, filmmaker Sol Sussman, hates her and has a kissy relationship with his nubile daughter, Edith. Angela carries on an affair with Tony Parker, a lounge lizard, who sleeps with both Edith and her brother, Lance, but not before Angela plots to murder Sol when he cuts off her allowance. Bootsie Carp, the family maid loyal to Sol, is on to Angela, but the diva works quickly and poisons Sol. Edith suspects foul play and wants Lance's help in proving mom's guilt. Lance, who loves his mother deeply, is conflicted. Will Edith succeed? Does love lurk somewhere? And what about Angela's long dead sister, Barbara?
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| Taglines | Hollywood...It's a dirty town but someone has to do it! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Charles Casillo alleged that 'Charles Busch' had plagiarized his 1989 play "One Night Stand In A Lonely Hotel" and a temporary restraining order was issued ordering that he be given credit for the story and play. On 7 November 2003, a judge ruled that there were "no substantial similarities of protectible expression" between the play and the film and ordered that the injunction be removed, and that Busch be given sole credit for the film. See more » |
| Goofs | Movie is set in 1967 but Angela sings the Blood, Sweat & Tears hit "Spinning Wheel" which was not released until 1969. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Die, Mommie, Die! (2003). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Why Not Me See more » |
| Crazy Credits | After the credits, there is silent black and white footage of Angela christening a ship. See more » |
| Quotes |
Edith Sussman:
What kind of a crazy world is this? My father's dead and my mother's gigolo shows up ready for some hot action! See more » |