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Storyline
A young writer is interrogated by a sadistic secret policeman. She is accused of embedding political messages in her children's stories. The entire movie takes place in one room, with only the two actors. The movie is set in an unidentified, modern police state.
Written by
Mark Logan <marklo@west.sun.com>
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Taglines:
No one can harm you in your imagination.
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Quotes
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Ninety-nine point ten percent of women who wear black underwear are closet whores.
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Connections
Referenced in
Honest Trailers: Die Hard (2015)
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Soundtracks
Oranges and Lemons
(uncredited)
Traditional English nursery rhyme
Performed by
Alan Rickman See more »
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Details
Release Date:
6 March 1991 (USA)
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Box Office
Budget:
$4,000,000
(estimated)
Opening Weekend USA:
$121,635,
10 March 1991
Gross USA:
$259,012
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$259,012
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Technical Specs
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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This movie continues to provide endless fascination with each new viewing. Alan Rickman has never been better than in this haunting and haunted role, and Madeline Stowe is excellent as well. The interplay of the two characters is like darkly beautiful ballet. In short, if you're looking for escapist fare, go elsewhere; if you want to be challenged and see the finest acting this side of great theater, this is your film.