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Sisters

  • 19721972
  • RR
  • 1h 33m
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6.9/10
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William Finley, Margot Kidder, and Jennifer Salt in Sisters (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
Top credits
  • 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
    • 141Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    William Finley and Margot Kidder in Sisters (1972)
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    Sisters (1972)
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    Margot Kidder and Lisle Wilson in Sisters (1972)
    William Finley, Jennifer Salt, and Dolph Sweet in Sisters (1972)
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    Margot Kidder
    Margot Kidder
    • Danielle Bretonas Danielle Breton…
    Jennifer Salt
    Jennifer Salt
    • Grace Collieras Grace Collier
    Charles Durning
    Charles Durning
    • Joseph Larchas Joseph Larch
    William Finley
    William Finley
    • Emil Bretonas Emil Breton
    Lisle Wilson
    Lisle Wilson
    • Phillip Woodeas Phillip Woode
    Barnard Hughes
    Barnard Hughes
    • Arthur McLennenas Arthur McLennen
    Mary Davenport
    • Mrs. Peyson Collieras Mrs. Peyson Collier
    Dolph Sweet
    Dolph Sweet
    • Detective Kellyas Detective Kelly
    Bobby Collins
      Cathy Berry
      • Lobster childas Lobster child
      • (uncredited)
      Olympia Dukakis
      Olympia Dukakis
      • Louise Wilanskias Louise Wilanski
      • (uncredited)
      Art Evans
      Art Evans
      • African Room Waiteras African Room Waiter
      • (uncredited)
      Catherine Gaffigan
      • Arleneas Arlene
      • (uncredited)
      Justine Johnston
      • Elaine D'Annaas Elaine D'Anna
      • (uncredited)
      James Mapes
      James Mapes
      • Guardas Guard
      • (uncredited)
      Laun Maurer
      • Druggistas Druggist
      • (uncredited)
      Bob Melvin
      • Extraas Extra
      • (uncredited)
      Burt Richards
      • Hospital Attendantas Hospital Attendant
      • (uncredited)
      • Director
        • Brian De Palma
      • Writers
        • Brian De Palma(screenplay) (original story)
        • Louisa Rose(screenplay)
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      Storyline

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      The Staten Island apartment of lovely model Danielle becomes the scene of a grisly murder that is witnessed by her neighbor, Grace, a reporter. But the police don't believe her story, so it's up to Grace to solve the murder mystery on her own. —alarmanwp
      • murder
      • police
      • neighbor
      • twin
      • birthday
      • 71 more
      • Plot summary
      • Plot synopsis
      • Taglines
        • No one will be seated during SHOCK RECOVERY PERIOD!
      • Genres
        • Horror
        • Mystery
        • Thriller
      • Certificate
        • R
      • Parents guide

      Did you know

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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 (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 Terror in the Aisles (1984)

      User reviews157

      Review
      Top review
      6/10
      Fizzles out by the end
      Sisters benefits from a terrific set-up, a well delivered first hour, a marvelous Bernard Herrmann score, and De Palma's able use of a split screen. Unfortunately it can't carry itself through to the end, and soon collapses into a confusing, formulaic, and ridiculous ending that obviously tries to cover up the fact that, well, De Palma simply didn't know HOW to end the film. Nonetheless it is essential viewing for fans of shock cinema, psychological horror, or cod-Hitchcock fans.
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      • JohnSeal
      • Apr 1, 2000

      Details

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      • Release date
        • March 26, 1973 (United States)
      • Country of origin
        • United States
      • Official site
        • Official site
      • Languages
        • English
        • French
      • Also known as
        • Die Schwestern des Bösen
      • Filming locations
        • 1757 Victory Blvd., Staten Island, 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
      See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

      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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