"The X Files" One Breath (1994)

Director:

R.W. Goodwin

Writers:

Chris Carter (creator)
Glen Morgan (written by) ...

TV Series:

"The X Files" (1993)

Original Air Date:

11 November 1994 (Season 2, Episode 8)

Genre:

Drama | Horror | Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Plot:

An unconscious Scully appears in the Emergency Ward of NE Georgetown Medical Center. As her mother and sister look after her...

Plot Keywords:

Male Female Relationship | Title Spoken By Character | FBI | FBI Agent | Alien

Cast

David Duchovny	...	Fox Mulder
Gillian Anderson	...	Dana Scully
Sheila Larken	...	Margaret Scully
Melinda McGraw	...	Melissa Scully
Mitch Pileggi	...	Walter Skinner
Steven Williams	...	Mr. X
William B. Davis	...	Cigarette Smoking Man / CGB Spender
Don S. Davis	...	Captain William Scully (as Don Davis)
Jay Brazeau	...	Dr. Daly
Nicola Cavendish	...	Nurse G. Owens
Lorena Gale	...	Nurse Wilkins
Bruce Harwood	...	John Fitzgerald Byers
Dean Haglund	...	Richard 'Ringo' Langly
Tom Braidwood	...	Melvin Frohike
Ryan Michael	...	Overcoat Man

Runtime:

Argentina:60 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Argentina:13

Company:

20th Century Fox Television

Goofs:

Factual errors: A Bible verse is inscribed on Scully's tombstone. It says, "The Spirit is the Truth," and cites it as "1 John 5:07." The verse is actually 1 John 5:6.

Quotes:

Captain William Scully: Hello, Starbuck. It's Ahab. People would say to me, life is short - kids, they grow up fast, before you know it, it's over. I never listened. To me life went at a proper pace, there were rewards until the moment that I knew, I understood, I would never see you again...

Movie Connections:

References "Earth 2" (1994)

Soundtrack:

Back from Eternity

Should Be Called 'Out Of Breath'

One Breath could be the best myth/arc episode of them all. Mulder's mad scramble to save Scully's life leaves you breathless. With all the scenes of Mulder running around and confronting people, you need some scenes to relax and take a breather. One Breath accomplishes that with the hospital scenes and Scully's other-worldly experience. It makes for an episode that paces itself well, mixing the drama with the action to perfection. The introduction of Melissa, Scully's sister is nice. It's funny to see a sibling so completely opposite of Scully. My favorite scene is with Mulder, X and overcoat man down in the parking garage. The execution of overcoat man using silhouettes instead of a direct camera shot is great cinematography. The confrontation between Mulder and CSM is also awesome. Plus, with the appearance of the Lone Gunmen for some comedy relief, this episode is extremely well-rounded. One Breath is an A+.