Zandalee (1991)

Thierry's wife Zandalee married the poet, he once was. Taking over his dad's company in New Orleans gives him stress and impotence. Thierry meets his high school buddy Johnny at a bachelor party. The painter Johnny can satisfy Zandalee.

Director:

Sam Pillsbury

Writer:

Mari Kornhauser

Stars:

Nicolas Cage, Erika Anderson, Judge Reinhold

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Nicolas Cage	...	Johnny Collins
Judge Reinhold	...	Thierry Martin
Erika Anderson	...	Zandalee Martin
Joe Pantoliano	...	Gerri
Viveca Lindfors	...	Tatta
Aaron Neville	...	Jack
Steve Buscemi	...	OPP Man
Ian Abercrombie	...	Louis Medina
Marisa Tomei	...	Remy
Jo-El Sonnier	...	Bartender
Newell Alexander	...	Allen Calhoun
Blaise Delacroix	...	Pepe
Eliott Keener	...	Richard Norvo
Richard Greenberg	...	Bachelor Man
John Cutler	...	Groom

Storyline

Bored with her marriage to burnt out poet turned corporate executive Thierry, Zandalee falls prey to an old friend of her husband, the manipulative and egotistical Johhny and becomes enmeshed in a sensual, passionate and destructive affair. But it isn't only the flames of their erotic affair that are fanned by the steamy heat of the deep New Orleans nights; hatred, desire and revenge stalk the lovers' with a relentless precision, and for Zandalee, the moment of truth arrives with a terrifying finality.

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Plot Keywords:

pubic hair | nudity | bare butt | female masturbation | sexual orgasm | 

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Genres:

Drama | Romance | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sensuality, sexual dialogue, and language.

Did You Know?

Trivia

Nicolas Cage and Steve Buscemi later star in Con Air together.

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Goofs

Tatta suggests Zandalee join her and Louis Medina in their game of Scrabble, which can be played by two people only.

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Quotes

Johnny: I think money's an excuse for a lack of art, anyway.

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Alternate Versions

Original NC-17-rated version was cut to receive an R rating.

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Connections

Featured in Conan: Dial T for Misdialed Murder (2011)

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Soundtracks

Relax At The Hippy Crash Pad
Performed by Jump with Joey
Written by Bill Ungerman
Produced by Nicola Freegard

User Reviews

"Not the best . . .but . . .

"Not the best . . .but . . . Reviewer: A viewer from edison, nj USA For those of us who cherish the steamy city of New Orleans, Zandalee captures the steaminess while transcending its shortcomings.

Rehinhold could have made more of an effort to exhibit a more tragic figure - and could have made an attempt at maintaining ANY accent. Cage is satan personified. More than a bit melodramatic in many scenes, good cameo appearances by Marissa Tomei, Joe Pantoliano (pricesless cross-dresser!) and Steve Buscemi (playing Steve Buscemi) add to the memorable scenes and memorable/quotable dialogue: ("I'm your reality check" "Its a heartifact" "A little decorum!".

Its worth the 3 bucks to rent of the $15 to buy it. Nice steamy, sexy movie. Not the greatest . . . but . . .

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 May 1991 (Germany)

Also Known As:

Zandalee

Filming Locations:

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Incorporated Television Company (ITC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min 94 min (R-rated)

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1