A spoiled Manhattan housewife re-evaluates her life after visiting a Chinatown healer.
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Joe Mantegna | ... | Joe | |
| Mia Farrow | ... | Alice | |
| William Hurt | ... | Doug | |
| June Squibb | ... | Hilda | |
| Marceline Hugot | ... | Monica | |
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Dylan O'Sullivan Farrow | ... | Kate |
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Matthew H. Williamson | ... | Dennis (as Matt Williamson) |
| Julie Kavner | ... | Decorator | |
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Billy Taylor | ... | Trainer |
| Holland Taylor | ... | Helen | |
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Michael-Vaughn Sullivan | ... | Hairstylist |
| Robin Bartlett | ... | Nina | |
| Linda Wallem | ... | Penny | |
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Gina Gallagher | ... | Joe's Daughter |
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Patience Moore | ... | School Teacher |
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Alice Tate, mother of two, with a marriage of 16 years, finds herself falling for the handsome sax player, Joe. Stricken with a backache, she consults Dr. Yang, an oriental herbalist who realizes that her problems are not related to her back, but in her mind and heart. Dr. Yang's magical herbs give Alice wondrous powers, taking her out of well-established rut. Written by Carl Seiler <lcs9549@tamsun.tamu.edu>
Plot Keywords:
female protagonist | invisible man | bored housewife | socialite | gossip |Taglines:
A younger man and a bolder womanParents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
10 January 1991 (Argentina) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Budget:
$12,000,000 (estimated)Gross USA:
$7,331,647Company Credits
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Dolby SR (Mono)Color:
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Doug: Hey, where are you now?
Alice: Nowhere.
Doug: It's late, I have to go.
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(1957)
Written by Neal Hefti
Performed by Count Basie
Courtesy of EMI, A Divison of Capitol Records, Inc.
By Arrangement with CEMA Special Markets
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The film takes place from October to December 1990. See more »Goofs
When Thelonious Monk's version of "Darn That Dream" appears on the soundtrack, the LP sleeve of "Monk's Dream" is shown, implying that Alice and Joe are listening to it. However the tune is not featured on that album. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Doug: Hey, where are you now?
Alice: Nowhere.
Doug: It's late, I have to go.
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Soundtracks
Flight of the Foo Birds(1957)
Written by Neal Hefti
Performed by Count Basie
Courtesy of EMI, A Divison of Capitol Records, Inc.
By Arrangement with CEMA Special Markets
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This was the first Woody Allen film I got to see in the theaters and -- since it has such strong fantasy elements -- it was truly a magical experience. Compared to a film like "Crimes and Misdemeanors" it's a bit of a lightweight, but taken on its own terms "Alice" is an enjoyable portrait of a woman trying to find herself and her spiritual center. And there are plenty of funny moments along the way, which I wouldn't dare spoil for you. All I'll say is watch for Bob Balaban (the dead guy in "Deconstructing Harry") in the party scene late in the film.
This film also marked the first time Allen worked with the amazing Judy Davis, who would make more of an impression in "Husbands and Wives" two years later.