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The Door in the Floor (2004)

R  111 min  -  Comedy | Drama | Mystery   -  17 September 2004 (Norway)
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A writer's young assistant becomes both pawn and catalyst in his boss's disintegrating household.

Director:

Tod Williams

Writers:

John Irving (novel), Tod Williams (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Elle Fanning ...
Jeff Bridges ...
Kim Basinger ...
Jon Foster ...
Larry Pine ...
Interviewer
John Rothman ...
Minty O'Hare
Harvey Loomis Harvey Loomis ...
Dr. Loomis
Bijou Phillips ...
Mimi Rogers ...
Mike S. Ryan Mike S. Ryan ...
Reception Fan
Libby Langdon ...
Woman at Reception
Louis Arcella Louis Arcella ...
Eduardo Gomez
Robert LuPone Robert LuPone ...
Mendelssohn
Rachel Style ...
Bookstore Assistant
Amanda Posner Amanda Posner ...
Frame Shop Clerk
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Storyline

Alternately tragic and comic, an exploration of the complexities of love in both its brightest and darkest corners. Adapted from John Irving's best-selling novel A Widow for One Year, the film is set in the privileged beach community of East Hampton, New York and chronicles one pivotal summer in the lives of famous children's book author Ted Cole (Jeff Bridges) and his beautiful wife Marion (Kim Basinger). Their once-great marriage has been strained by tragedy. Her resulting despondency and his subsequent infidelities have prevented the couple from confronting a much-needed change in their relationship. Eddie O'Hare, the young man Ted hires to work as his summer assistant, is the couple's unwitting yet willing pawn - and, ultimately, the catalyst in the transformation of their lives. Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Summer | Assistant | Marriage | Infidelity | Children's Book  | See more »

Taglines:

The most dangerous secrets are the ones we're afraid to tell ourselves.

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Mystery | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexuality and graphic images, and language See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(Norway) See more »

Also Known As:

Una mujer infiel See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$456,876 (USA) (18 July 2004) (47 Screens)

Gross:

$3,835,551 (USA) (10 October 2004)
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

The deceased Cole boys, Thomas and Timothy, were played by director/screenwriter Tod Williams's cousins Tod Harrison Williams and Carter Williams, and the photographs featured in the film are their actual childhood photos. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: The flashback scene in the car with the boys is supposed to take place during a heavy snow fall, and the back window and tail lights of the car are supposed to be covered with snow, but the window is completely clear. See more »

Quotes

Ted Cole: [discussing Eddie's first story] Oh, its very heartfelt. Very personal. Well, its just a collection of personal anecdotes that don't really add up to much.
Eddie O'Hare: I was just trying to see if could write something that seemed true.
Ted Cole: Oh, it seems true. It just isn't very interesting. It sort of an emotional outburst, but it really isn't a story.
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Connections

References The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) See more »

Soundtracks

"Chance Meeting"
Performed and Written by Marcelo Zarvos
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