A New York City film director, working on his latest movie in Los Angeles, begins to reflect the actions in his movie and real-life, especially when he begins an affair with the lead actress.
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Harvey Keitel | ... | Eddie Israel | |
| Madonna | ... | Sarah Jennings | |
| James Russo | ... | Francis Burns | |
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Nancy Ferrara | ... | Madlyn Israel |
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Reilly Murphy | ... | Tommy |
| Victor Argo | ... | Director of Photography | |
| Leonard L. Thomas | ... | Prop Guy | |
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Christina Fulton | ... | Blonde |
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Heather Bracken | ... | Stewardess |
| Glenn Plummer | ... | Burns' Buddy | |
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Niki Munroe | ... | Girl in Trailer |
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Lori Eastside | ... | Party Guest |
| John Snyder | ... | Party Guest | |
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Adina Winston | ... | Party Guest |
| Dylan Hundley | ... | Party Guest | |
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
Eddie Israel is a moviemaker. He is beginning the shooting of "The mother of mirrors", starring Francis Burns and Sarah Jennings. "The mother of mirrors" is the story of the last night of a couple falling into decay. Eddie is very demanding with the actors, and the heavy atmosphere of the film acts upon the daily life of the protagonists. Written by Yepok
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Rated R for pervasively strong language, explicit sexuality, and drug use | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
19 November 1993 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$10,000,000 (estimated)Gross USA:
$72,495Company Credits
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Runtime:
(Unrated Director's Cut)Sound Mix:
DolbyColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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