Dangerous Game (1993)

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.

Director:

Abel Ferrara

Writer:

Nicholas St. John

Stars:

Harvey Keitel, Madonna, James Russo

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Harvey Keitel	...	Eddie Israel
Madonna	...	Sarah Jennings
James Russo	...	Francis Burns
Nancy Ferrara	...	Madlyn Israel
Reilly Murphy	...	Tommy
Victor Argo	...	Director of Photography
Leonard L. Thomas	...	Prop Guy
Christina Fulton	...	Blonde
Heather Bracken	...	Stewardess
Glenn Plummer	...	Burns' Buddy
Niki Munroe	...	Girl in Trailer
Lori Eastside	...	Party Guest
John Snyder	...	Party Guest
Adina Winston	...	Party Guest
Dylan Hundley	...	Party Guest

Storyline

Filmmaker Eddie Israel is staring to shoot "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 film's heavy atmosphere acts upon the protagonists' daily lives.

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Plot Keywords:

film director | filmmaker | actor | actress | psychological abuse | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for pervasively strong language, explicit sexuality, and drug use

Did You Know?

Trivia

Amusingly, in a way, David Parkinson from Radio Times wasn't too encouraging of this movie, as his review starts: "Boy, did the wheels come off here!"

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Quotes

Francis Burns: I need these things!

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Alternate Versions

R-rated and Unrated versions are available on video. The Unrated version contains more footage. The USA Blu Ray release features both the Rated and Unrated version. Only 2 scenes are edited in the cut version, by around 27 seconds in total.

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Connections

Referenced in A Short Film About the Long Career of Abel Ferrara (2004)

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Soundtracks

HOW A BLACK MAN FEELS
Performed by Schoolly D
Courtesy of Capitol Records
Under license from CEMA Special Markets

User Reviews

Madonna Hated This Movie

This is a strange and disturbing experimental movie. A rare and great performance by Madonna. She actually can act under the control of the right director. Although, I hear she hated. It seems ironic that she finally makes a good movie and doesn't even realize it. I guess she made some complaints that she thought her character was going to be stronger. (Funny, if she wants to be a Feminist Avenger, or some kind of role model of strength, maybe she shouldn't have made a career out of exploiting herself for fame and the all mighty dollar. Okay, now I'm ranting, but isn't funny how men are especially really down with the NeoFeminist Bull about how it's actually empowering for women to exploit themselves.) Ferrara plays with the autobiographical nature of the subject matter. The plot centers on a film director who compartmentalizes his personal and professional life, until the secrets of his professional life overwhelm him.

Details

Country:

Italy USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 November 1993 (USA)

Also Known As:

Dangerous Game

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$10,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$16,995, 21 November 1993

Gross USA:

$23,671

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$1,261,210

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cecchi Gori Europa N.V., Eye Productions, Maverick Picture Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

108 min (Unrated Director's Cut)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1