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Verinen veitsi

Original title: Sisters
  • 19721972
  • K-18K-18
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
18K
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William Finley, Margot Kidder, and Jennifer Salt in Verinen veitsi (1972)
A small-time reporter tries to convince the police she saw a murder in the apartment across from hers.
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A small-time reporter tries to convince the police she saw a murder in the apartment across from hers.A small-time reporter tries to convince the police she saw a murder in the apartment across from hers.A small-time reporter tries to convince the police she saw a murder in the apartment across from hers.

IMDb RATING
6.9/10
18K
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  • Director
    • Brian De Palma
  • Writers
    • Brian De Palma(screenplay)
    • Louisa Rose(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Margot Kidder
    • Jennifer Salt
    • Charles Durning
  • Director
    • Brian De Palma
  • Writers
    • Brian De Palma(screenplay)
    • Louisa Rose(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Margot Kidder
    • Jennifer Salt
    • Charles Durning
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 157User reviews
    • 143Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    William Finley and Margot Kidder in Verinen veitsi (1972)
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    Margot Kidder in Verinen veitsi (1972)
    Margot Kidder in Verinen veitsi (1972)
    William Finley and Margot Kidder in Verinen veitsi (1972)
    Verinen veitsi (1972)
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    Verinen veitsi (1972)
    Margot Kidder and Lisle Wilson in Verinen veitsi (1972)
    William Finley, Jennifer Salt, and Dolph Sweet in Verinen veitsi (1972)
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    Margot Kidder
    Margot Kidder
    • Danielle Breton…
    Jennifer Salt
    Jennifer Salt
    • Grace Collier
    Charles Durning
    Charles Durning
    • Joseph Larch
    William Finley
    William Finley
    • Emil Breton
    • (as Bill Finley)
    Lisle Wilson
    Lisle Wilson
    • Phillip Woode
    Barnard Hughes
    Barnard Hughes
    • Arthur McLennen
    Mary Davenport
    • Mrs. Peyson Collier
    Dolph Sweet
    Dolph Sweet
    • Detective Kelly
    Bobby Collins
      Cathy Berry
      • Lobster child
      • (uncredited)
      Olympia Dukakis
      Olympia Dukakis
      • Louise Wilanski
      • (uncredited)
      Art Evans
      Art Evans
      • African Room Waiter
      • (uncredited)
      Catherine Gaffigan
      • Arlene
      • (uncredited)
      Justine Johnston
      • Elaine D'Anna
      • (uncredited)
      James Mapes
      James Mapes
      • Guard
      • (uncredited)
      Laun Maurer
      • Druggist
      • (uncredited)
      Bob Melvin
      • Extra
      • (uncredited)
      Burt Richards
      • Hospital Attendant
      • (uncredited)
      • Director
        • Brian De Palma
      • Writers
        • Brian De Palma(screenplay) (original story)
        • Louisa Rose(screenplay)
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      • Trivia
        To indicate the musical effects he wanted, Brian De Palma put together an edit of his film that was dubbed with music from the films of the composer he most wanted to hire, Bernard Herrmann. While he was showing it to Herrmann, the composer stopped him with, "Young man, I cannot watch your film while I'm listening to Marnie - vaarallisella tiellä (1964)."
      • Goofs
        After leaving Danielle's apartment, Grace and her mother exit that building and Grace's mother suggests she should change clothes. Grace then reenters the lobby of the same building, to go up to her own apartment. Although it may not be apparent, Grace and Danielle live in the same apartment complex, in the same building. The former "Alexander Hamilton" - now 36 Hamilton Avenue - in Staten Island is an H-shaped building, meaning apartments on its inner courts face each other across two courtyards. Therefore Grace has a view across one of the courtyards directly into Danielle's windows. In addition, the elevators that characters take to and from both apartments are identical.
      • Quotes

        Crazy Woman: Did you know that the germs can come through the wires? I never call and I *never* answer. It's a good way to get sick. Very, very sick... That's how I got so sick! SOMEONE CALLED ME ON THE TELEPHONE!

      • Alternate versions
        For the original 1973 UK cinema release cuts were made by the BBFC to edit the violent stabbing of Phillip Woode. All later releases were fully uncut.
      • Connections
        Featured in Kauhua katsomossa (1984)

      User reviews157

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      An Example of the REAL De Palma
      De Palma don't make 'em like this anymore. Brilliant, creepy psychological thriller concerning French-Canadian twin sisters Danielle and Dominique (Margot Kidder). One is seemingly normal and one is seemingly insane. One is an actress who, while on a game show, wins dinner with one of its contestants, Philip (Lisle Wilson). The two have an enjoyable time, and even end up spending the night together back at her apartment. The next day, Philip awakens to the two sisters arguing in the next room. Danielle then asks Philip to go into town and purchase some more medicine for her. He does so and, out of the kindness of his heart, purchases a birthday cake for the sisters, since today is their birthday. Upon his return, the thrills begin and Jennifer Salt decides to investigate these weird goings-on. SISTERS is a very eerie thriller from Brian De Palma which features his outstanding scriptwriting/direction, Paul Hirsch's top-notch editing, Bernard Hermann's welcome nerve-jangling score, not to mention the awesome split-screen, enabling us to see two events at one time. Despite the ultimately strange conclusion, the film is a creeper and not to be missed. 9/10
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      • jonpd
      • Oct 28, 2002

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      • Release date
        • May 20, 1983 (Finland)
      • Country of origin
        • United States
      • Official site
        • Official site
      • Languages
        • English
        • French
      • Also known as
        • Sisters
      • Filming locations
        • 1757 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA
      • Production company
        • Pressman-Williams Enterprises
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      Box office

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      • Budget
        • $500,000 (estimated)
      • Gross worldwide
        • $318,348
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      Technical specs

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      • Runtime
        1 hour 33 minutes
      • Color
        • Color
      • Sound mix
        • Mono
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.85 : 1

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