Mr. Jones (1993)

After being arrested during a manic episode, a man who suffers from bipolar disorder is treated by a psychiatrist who begins to develop romantic feelings towards him.

Director:

Mike Figgis

Writers:

Eric Roth (story), Eric Roth (screenplay)

Stars:

Richard Gere, Lena Olin, Anne Bancroft

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Richard Gere	...	Mr. Jones
Lena Olin	...	Libbie
Anne Bancroft	...	Dr. Catherine Holland
Tom Irwin	...	Patrick
Delroy Lindo	...	Howard
Bruce Altman	...	David
Lauren Tom	...	Amanda
Lisa Malkiewicz	...	Susan
Thomas Kopache	...	Mr. Wilson
Peter Jurasik	...	Dr. Rosen
León Singer	...	Hot Dog Vendor
Anna Maria Horsford	...	Judge Harris
Edward Padilla	...	Bellboy
Baha Jackson	...	Son
Epatha Harris	...	Daughter

Storyline

The story about the relationship between a manic depressive man, Mr Jones, and the female doctor who takes more than a professional interest in his treatment.

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Plot Keywords:

love | psychiatrist | bipolar disorder | concert | arrest | 

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Taglines:

Impulsive. Irresponsible. Irresistible.

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 October 1993 (USA)

Also Known As:

Aghaye Jones

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$25,000,000 (estimated)

Gross USA:

$8,315,975

Company Credits

Production Co:

Rastar Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

114 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR SDDS

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Bill Pullman appears in a cameo as the construction foreman in a scene with Richard Gere. The same year he also worked with Richard Gere in Sommersby (1993). Pullman also played a similar role in Liebestraum (1991), also directed by Mike Figgis. Liebestraum was Figgis' previous film to Mr. Jones (1993).

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Goofs

Mr. Jones's walk on the top of the roof at the beginning of the film has him walking South along the ridge. His 'reprise' of that same walk, at the end of the film has him walking East along a ridge. The whole roof line changed completely from earlier in the film. Construction on top of the gable is now not there.

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Quotes

Mr. Jones: Give me this. This first day, I work for free.
Mr. Jones: I give it to you, its a gift. Second day, you pay me for two days.
Mr. Jones: Third day, I have your job.

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Connections

References The Addams Family (1964)

User Reviews

Don't be fooled by comedy early; still high quality

Based on the first few minutes, I was expecting a comedy about a happy-go-lucky construction worker who displays unconventional behavior. Even after his first trip to a mental hospital, I figured this would be a romantic comedy about a fun guy and the pretty female psychiatrist who wants to prove he's wacko.

Actually, she is right about him. He is manic-depressive. The man who only refers to himself as "Mr. Jones" doesn't believe he is manic-depressive because he would have to get depressed. We haven't seen it and surely it's not true, right? Wrong. This is a very troubled man. He will need a lot of care, and we must be prepared to go through some hard times with him.

Richard Gere did a very good job. Naturally, I liked him best when he was fun. His character seems "normal" because this is a movie, but that soon changes. Gere effectively shows a wide range of personality styles, though this is nothing groundbreaking.

Delroy Lindo is a standout performer as Howard, the co-worker who apparently saves Mr. Jones' life. Although they work together less than a full day (I assume), they become close friends. Some of my favorite scenes have Gere and Lindo together.

Baha Jackson does a good job as Howard's son.

Lauren Tom briefly appears as a bubbly, fast-talking, excited patient. Too bubbly. She's going to have to crash--and she does.

Whether you like this movie or not depends on whether you want comedy or drama. I found enough scenes enjoyable.