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The Unbelievable Truth

  • 19891989
  • RR
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
5.5K
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Robert John Burke and Adrienne Shelly in The Unbelievable Truth (1989)
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance
A man returns to his home town after serving a prison sentence for homicide, and finds that the details of the crime have been forgotten and replaced with local legends and rumors.A man returns to his home town after serving a prison sentence for homicide, and finds that the details of the crime have been forgotten and replaced with local legends and rumors.A man returns to his home town after serving a prison sentence for homicide, and finds that the details of the crime have been forgotten and replaced with local legends and rumors.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
5.5K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Hal Hartley
  • Writer
    • Hal Hartley(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Adrienne Shelly
    • Robert John Burke
    • Chris Cooke
Top credits
  • Director
    • Hal Hartley
  • Writer
    • Hal Hartley(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Adrienne Shelly
    • Robert John Burke
    • Chris Cooke
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 27User reviews
    • 35Critic reviews
    • 67Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Robert John Burke and Adrienne Shelly in The Unbelievable Truth (1989)
    Robert John Burke and Adrienne Shelly in The Unbelievable Truth (1989)
    Chris Cooke, Julia McNeal, and Adrienne Shelly in The Unbelievable Truth (1989)
    Julia McNeal in The Unbelievable Truth (1989)
    Julia McNeal in The Unbelievable Truth (1989)
    Edie Falco and Gary Sauer in The Unbelievable Truth (1989)
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    Robert John Burke in The Unbelievable Truth (1989)

    Top cast

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    Adrienne Shelly
    Adrienne Shelly
    • Audryas Audry
    Robert John Burke
    Robert John Burke
    • Joshas Josh
    Chris Cooke
    Chris Cooke
    • Vic Hugoas Vic Hugo
    Julia McNeal
    Julia McNeal
    • Pearlas Pearl
    Katherine Mayfield
    • Liz Hugoas Liz Hugo
    Gary Sauer
    Gary Sauer
    • Emmetas Emmet
    Mark Chandler Bailey
    Mark Chandler Bailey
    • Mikeas Mike
    • (as Mark Bailey)
    David Healy
    David Healy
    • Todd Whitbreadas Todd Whitbread
    Matt Malloy
    Matt Malloy
    • Otis: Driver - Bumas Otis: Driver - Bum
    Edie Falco
    Edie Falco
    • Jane - The Waitressas Jane - The Waitress
    Jeff Howard
    Jeff Howard
    • Irate Driveras Irate Driver
    Kelly Reichardt
    Kelly Reichardt
    • His Wifeas His Wife
    Ross Turner
    • Their Sonas Their Son
    Paul Schulze
    Paul Schulze
    • Billas Bill
    • (as Paul Schultze)
    Mike Brady
    • Bobas Bob
    Bill Sage
    Bill Sage
    • Gusas Gus
    Tom Thon
    Tom Thon
    • News Vendoras News Vendor
    Mary Sue Flynn
    • Girl at Counteras Girl at Counter
    • Director
      • Hal Hartley
    • Writer
      • Hal Hartley(uncredited)
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    Storyline

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    After serving time for murder, Josh Hutton returns to his home town where me meets Audry Hugo. No one can remember exactly what Josh did, but they are all wary of him, especially Audry's father. —Tom Unger <unger@raindrop.seaslug.org>
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    • Genres
      • Comedy
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    • Certificate
      • R
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Filmed in just 11 days.
    • Goofs
      When Audry and Emmet are walking in the street rite after Audry tells Emmet she does not want to go out with him anymore if you look behind Audry you can see a car approach the corner and a crew member directing the car to turn left so it does not interfere with the shot, the crew member even walks up to the car.
    • Quotes

      Jane - The Waitress: I know what you need.

      Josh Hutton: Excuse me?

      Jane - The Waitress: You need a woman.

      Josh Hutton: Oh?

      Jane - The Waitress: That girl is crazy.

      Josh Hutton: I know but I like her.

      Jane - The Waitress: Yeah, but she's leaving town.

      Josh Hutton: So I've heard.

      Jane - The Waitress: So come on, what do you say? I know what you need.

      Josh Hutton: Excuse me.

      Jane - The Waitress: You need a woman.

      Josh Hutton: Oh.

      Jane - The Waitress: That girl is crazy.

      Josh Hutton: I know but I like her.

      Jane - The Waitress: But she's leaving town.

      Josh Hutton: So I've heard.

      Jane - The Waitress: So come on, what do you say? I know what you need.

      Josh Hutton: Excuse me.

      Jane - The Waitress: That girl is crazy.

    • Crazy credits
      Director's Friend......Steven O'Connor
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Freshman/The Jungle Book/Navy SEALs/The Unbelievable Truth/How to Make Love to a Negro Without Getting Tired (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      Cruel Something There
      by Paul Cullum and Philip Reed (as Wild Blue Yonder) (uncredited)

    User reviews27

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Pretty Movie.
    The movie begins when Josh is walking on the road, waiting for a lift. He was offered lift by some people, but kicked out when the learn that Josh is coming from a prison. Josh killed his girl friend in drink and drive. Later he visits her father and he was killed during their fight.

    Audry is a confused teenager. Just waiting for the end of the world. Josh gets his job as a mechanic in Audry's father's garage.

    Hal Hartley is always good in presenting his simple but beautiful films. A great director. This movie was filmed in just 11 days.

    A must watch. highly recommended.

    #KiduMovie
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    • Feb 28, 2017

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 8, 1990 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Verdacht auf Liebe
    • Filming locations
      • Lindenhurst, Long Island, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Action Features
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $75,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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