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Sister, Sister

  • 19871987
  • RR
  • 1h 31m
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5.4/10
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Sister, Sister (1987)
  • Drama
  • Mystery
  • Romance
Two sisters turn their family mansion in Louisiana into a guest house. One of their guests is an aide to a congressman, and turns their lives inside out.Two sisters turn their family mansion in Louisiana into a guest house. One of their guests is an aide to a congressman, and turns their lives inside out.Two sisters turn their family mansion in Louisiana into a guest house. One of their guests is an aide to a congressman, and turns their lives inside out.
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Bill Condon
  • Writers
    • Bill Condon
    • Joel Cohen
    • Ginny Cerrella
  • Stars
    • Eric Stoltz
    • Jennifer Jason Leigh
    • Judith Ivey
Top credits
  • Director
    • Bill Condon
  • Writers
    • Bill Condon
    • Joel Cohen
    • Ginny Cerrella
  • Stars
    • Eric Stoltz
    • Jennifer Jason Leigh
    • Judith Ivey
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    • 13User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
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    Jennifer Jason Leigh, Eric Stoltz, and Judith Ivey in Sister, Sister (1987)
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    Top cast

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    Eric Stoltz
    Eric Stoltz
    • Matt Rutledgeas Matt Rutledge
    Jennifer Jason Leigh
    Jennifer Jason Leigh
    • Lucy Bonnardas Lucy Bonnard
    Judith Ivey
    Judith Ivey
    • Charlotte Bonnardas Charlotte Bonnard
    Dennis Lipscomb
    Dennis Lipscomb
    • Cleve Doucetas Cleve Doucet
    Anne Pitoniak
    • Mrs. Bettlehelmas Mrs. Bettlehelm
    Benjamin Mouton
    Benjamin Mouton
    • Etienne LeVioletteas Etienne LeViolette
    Natalija Nogulich
    Natalija Nogulich
    • Fran Steubenas Fran Steuben
    • (as Natalia Nogulich)
    Richard Minchenberg
    Richard Minchenberg
    • Lenny Steubenas Lenny Steuben
    Bobby Pickett
    Bobby Pickett
    • Rogeras Roger
    Jason Saucier
    Jason Saucier
    • Jud Nevinsas Jud Nevins
    Jerry Leggio
    Jerry Leggio
    • Mr. Bonnardas Mr. Bonnard
    Fay Cohn
    • Mrs. Bonnardas Mrs. Bonnard
    Ashley McMurry
    • Young Lucyas Young Lucy
    Ben Cook
    • Young Mattas Young Matt
    Casey Levron
    • Young Etienneas Young Etienne
    Bill Condon
    Bill Condon
    • Priestas Priest
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Bill Condon
    • Writers
      • Bill Condon
      • Joel Cohen
      • Ginny Cerrella
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    Storyline

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    Matt Rutledge is on business in the Louisiana country. He decides to stay at an old house which is a bed-and-breakfast type of place owned by two sisters, Charlotte and younger Lucy. Charlotte is in and out of love with town sheriff Cleve Doucet while seductive Lucy is attracted to Matt. —Anonymous
    • louisiana
    • secret
    • mansion
    • bed and breakfast
    • swamp
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    • Taglines
      • Love Kills
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Mystery
      • Romance
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    • Certificate
      • R
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Quotes

      Matt Rutledge: Who else is here? Who else is in this house?

    • Connections
      Referenced in The 71st Annual Academy Awards (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      La Valse j'aime (The Waltz I Love)
      Arranged by Ann Savoy

      Performed by Savoy-Doucet Cajun Band

    User reviews13

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    Top review
    7/10
    southern goth ~!
    This early Joel Cohen, sans Ethan, effort is passable. It features a good southern goth feel and some fine performances from Judith Ivey and Jennifer Jason Leight. It does rely too heavily on shock, rather than fleshing out its plot, but still its pretty convincing stuff! There is the requisite nudity and violence but at least this seems intune with the settings and people, unlike some deliberately sleazy thrillers. The repressed younger sister is understandably attracted to ahandsome "stranger", and her older sis is of course jealous. this makes sense and sets up a good twist with some nice nuances. Recommended especially for fans of Leigh.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 9, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Das Hotel im Todesmoor
    • Filming locations
      • Madewood Plantation - 4250 Highway 308, Napoleonville, Louisiana, USA
    • Production company
      • New World Entertainment Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $4,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $743,445
    • Gross worldwide
      • $743,445
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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