Disclosure (1994)

A computer specialist is sued for sexual harassment by a former lover turned boss who initiated the act forcefully, which threatens both his career and his personal life.

Director:

Barry Levinson

Writers:

Michael Crichton (novel), Paul Attanasio (screenplay)

Stars:

Michael Douglas, Demi Moore, Donald Sutherland

2 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Douglas	...	Tom Sanders
Demi Moore	...	Meredith Johnson
Donald Sutherland	...	Bob Garvin
Caroline Goodall	...	Susan Hendler
Roma Maffia	...	Catherine Alvarez
Dylan Baker	...	Philip Blackburn
Rosemary Forsyth	...	Stephanie Kaplan
Dennis Miller	...	Mark Lewyn
Suzie Plakson	...	Mary Anne Hunter
Nicholas Sadler	...	Don Cherry
Jacqueline Kim	...	Cindy Chang
Joe Urla	...	John Conley Jr
Michael Chieffo	...	Stephen Chase
Joseph Attanasio	...	Furillo
Faryn Einhorn	...	Eliza Sanders

Storyline

Tom Sanders is a manager at a computer company in Seattle. Happily married with children, Tom had big hopes for a promotion by his boss, but it goes to Meredith Johnson, Tom's seductive ex-girlfriend, instead. Somehow Tom takes it with a grain of salt, until a personal meeting turns into a seduction when Meredith decides to relive her sexual fantasy and pick up from where they left off. Tom refuses, making Meredith frustrated. Tom's only choice; to sue for sexual harassment. But everyone believes it was the other way around and his boss wants to transfer him to another division, forcing him to lose everything. Tom discovers not only is the system rigged against him, but Meredith's going to destroy his career, and bolster her own by blaming him for a serious error of judgment on her part.

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Plot Keywords:

casting couch | sexual harassment | seduction | fellatio | sexual predator | 

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Taglines:

Sex Is Power

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Genres:

Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for a very strong sex scene, sexual dialogue and other strong language

Did You Know?

Trivia

Milos Forman was originally attached to direct but left the film due to creative differences with Michael Crichton.

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Goofs

When Tom's wife and Catherine are walking into Pike Place Market, there is an extra with a bright blue shirt and a white beard who walks across the screen in two places.

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Quotes

Philip Blackburn: It gets worse. His lawyer is Catherine Alvarez.
Bob Garvin: Oh, great. She'd change her name to "TV Listings" just to get it in the paper.

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Connections

Referenced in The Larry Sanders Show: Roseanne's Return (1995)

User Reviews

good, surprised

I was very surprised that nobody else has commented on this movie. It is one of the better Crichton book adaptations (although it still varies from the book a lot) and deals with an interesting (if not important) topic. The acting is good. The film has serious, comedic, and other aspects (including some computer and technical stuff). It is not a great movie, but it was well received and is at least above average. Plus, it has the feel and look of a good movie (it is not a waste of money).

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 December 1994 (USA)

Also Known As:

Disclosure

Filming Locations:

Interurban Building - 102 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, Washington, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$55,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$10,068,126, 11 December 1994

Gross USA:

$83,015,089

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$214,015,089

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros., Baltimore Pictures, Constant c Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

128 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1