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Passion Fish

  • 1992
  • R
  • 2h 15m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
5.9K
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Mary McDonnell and Alfre Woodard in Passion Fish (1992)
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Drama

After an accident leaves her a paraplegic, a former soap opera star struggles to recover both emotionally and mentally, until she meets her newest nurse, who has struggles of her own.After an accident leaves her a paraplegic, a former soap opera star struggles to recover both emotionally and mentally, until she meets her newest nurse, who has struggles of her own.After an accident leaves her a paraplegic, a former soap opera star struggles to recover both emotionally and mentally, until she meets her newest nurse, who has struggles of her own.

  • Director
    • John Sayles
  • Writer
    • John Sayles
  • Stars
    • Mary McDonnell
    • Alfre Woodard
    • Angela Bassett
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    5.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Sayles
    • Writer
      • John Sayles
    • Stars
      • Mary McDonnell
      • Alfre Woodard
      • Angela Bassett
    • 37User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 2 wins & 11 nominations total

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    David Strathairn, Mary McDonnell, and Alfre Woodard in Passion Fish (1992)
    Mary McDonnell and Alfre Woodard in Passion Fish (1992)
    David Strathairn, Mary McDonnell, and Alfre Woodard in Passion Fish (1992)
    David Strathairn, Mary McDonnell, and Alfre Woodard in Passion Fish (1992)
    Mary McDonnell and Alfre Woodard in Passion Fish (1992)
    Mary McDonnell in Passion Fish (1992)
    Mary McDonnell in Passion Fish (1992)
    Mary McDonnell and Alfre Woodard in Passion Fish (1992)
    Alfre Woodard in Passion Fish (1992)
    David Strathairn in Passion Fish (1992)
    Mary McDonnell in Passion Fish (1992)
    Mary McDonnell and Alfre Woodard in Passion Fish (1992)

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    Mary McDonnell
    Mary McDonnell
    • May-Alice
    Alfre Woodard
    Alfre Woodard
    • Chantelle
    Angela Bassett
    Angela Bassett
    • Rhonda…
    Lenore Banks
    Lenore Banks
    • Nurse Quick
    William Mahoney
    • Max
    • (as Will Mahoney)
    Nelle Stokes
    • Therapist #1
    Brett Ardoin
    • Therapist #2
    Michael Mantell
    Michael Mantell
    • Dr. Kline
    Daniel Dupont
    Daniel Dupont
    • Therapist #3
    Chuck Cain
    • Attendant
    Shana Ledet Qualls
    • Fan #1
    Paula Lafleur
    • Fan #2
    Maggie Renzi
    Maggie Renzi
    • Louise
    Marianne Muellerleile
    Marianne Muellerleile
    • Drushka
    Victoria Edwards
    • Jessica
    Amanda Carlin
    Amanda Carlin
    • Perky
    Elaine West
    • Phoebe
    Linda Castle
    • Lawanda
    • Director
      • John Sayles
    • Writer
      • John Sayles
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      John Sayles has described this film as a probe of "what people do when they think they're on one life path and then it gets blown in another direction".
    • Goofs
      Rennie's bass turned into a catfish when he opened it up for the passion fish.
    • Quotes

      May-Alice Culhane: I can't have sex I can feel... unless I really get into blowjobs.

      [Looks at Chantelle]

      May-Alice Culhane: Sorry. You're probably some big Christian and I just put my foot in my mouth.

      Chantelle: It's none of my business what you put in your mouth, Ms. Culhane.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: A Few Good Men/The Muppet Christmas Carol/Leap of Faith/Passion Fish (1992)
    • Soundtracks
      Attack Of The Mutant Guitars
      Written and Performed by Duke Levine
      Loud, Loud Music Publishing/BMI
      Daring Records, used by permission

    User reviews37

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    C'est vrai!
    The kudos here go to David Strathairn (a wonderful, overlooked performer in "Matewan," "L.A. Confidential" and numerous other films). He comes the closest I've seen on film to an actual Cajun, from the accent down to details such as the white shrimp boots. When will this actor get the Oscar he deserves (as Jim Broadbent finally did this year)?
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    • May 18, 2002

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 11, 1992 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Miramax
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • The Louisiana Project
    • Filming locations
      • Lake Arthur, Louisiana, USA
    • Production company
      • Atchafalaya
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $3,330,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,814,619
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $14,385
      • Dec 13, 1992
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,814,619
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 15 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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