Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Kate Nelligan | ... | Jane | |
Maurice Godin | ... | Norm | |
Margot Kidder | ... | Madelaine X | |
Sheila McCarthy | ... | Zelda | |
Barbara Gordon | ... | Mrs. Gentle | |
Nicky Guadagni | ... | Narrator (voice) | |
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Stuart Aikins | ... | Casting Director |
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Harold Luft | ... | Mr. Gentle |
David Ferry | ... | Record Executive | |
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Tracy Moore | ... | Record Executive |
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Erika Ritter | ... | Radio Interviewer |
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Ziggy Lorenc | ... | TV Interviewer |
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James Coburn | ... | Bar Journalist |
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David Pressault | ... | Flamenco Dancer |
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Dwayne McLean | ... | Attacker |
Norm, a confused young man, lives two lives, one in and one out of reality. One night, he witnesses the murder of rock video star Madelaine X and feels guilty, as he did nothing to prevent it. At Madelaine's funeral, he meets a mysterious woman in black. Norm then gets a job at a news stand through a Cindy Lauper like girl called Zelda. They discuss the mystery around Madelaine's death. Written by Blair Stannard <stannard@sonetis.com>
Again i saw this film in the early 90's on the UK television, and the stark and surprising storyline keep coming back to mind.
The emotional involvement of the film is total, no other film has ever had that impact. I've watched all of Rozema's films and none have this level of emotional crudity and success.
It's difficult to compare this film with any other; however the film 'high Art' comes close to the level of detached intensity this film induces.
A fantastic cast, Nelligan is beautiful and the directing is suitably claustrophobic.
In short, this film is an alternative existential masterpiece; recommended viewing for angst ridden generation x'ergs.