Dream with the Fishes (1997)

Terry is a suicidal voyeur who treats a dying addict to a final binge, but Terry will only do this if he promises to kill him.

Director:

Finn Taylor

Writers:

Finn Taylor (story), Jeffrey D. Brown (story) (as Jeffrey Brown)

Stars:

David Arquette, Brad Hunt, Cathy Moriarty

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
David Arquette	...	Terry
Brad Hunt	...	Nick
Cathy Moriarty	...	Aunt Elise
Kathryn Erbe	...	Liz
Patrick McGaw	...	Don
J.E. Freeman	...	Joe, Nick's Father
Timi Prulhiere	...	Michelle
Anita Barone	...	Mary
Allyce Beasley	...	Sophia
Peter Gregory	...	Pharmacist
Richmond Arquette	...	Sheriff
George Maguire	...	Funeral Director
Kristina Robbins	...	Terry's Bowling 'Date'
Katherine Copenhaver	...	Nick's Bowling 'Date'
Gary Brickman	...	Drug Dealer

Storyline

Terry is a suicidal voyeur who doesn't seem to be able to kill himself. While preparing for jumping off a bridge, he meets Nick who ends up saving his life. Terry discovers that Nick is terminally ill and doesn't have much time left. Scared by the lack of time, Nick offers Terry a deal he can't refuse: Terry will become the beneficiary of Nick's life insurance or, since money doesn't matter to Terry, Nick promises to kill him before he dies. All Nick asks is Terry's help to realize a few fantasies before dying.

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Plot Keywords:

bucket list | dying | voyeur | underwear | twenty something | 

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Taglines:

An oddball odyssey about voyeurism, LSD and nude bowling!

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for pervasive strong language, some drug content and sexuality

Details

Official Sites:

Sony Pictures Classics

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 June 1997 (USA)

Also Known As:

Baliklar ve rüyalar

Filming Locations:

Half Moon Bay, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$1,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$31,777, 22 June 1997, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$464,655, 10 August 1997

Company Credits

Production Co:

3 Ring Circus Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Liz: You know, Terry, you can't see everything through a pair of binoculars. And sometimes, when a woman cries late at night, it doesn't mean it's about some guy. Sometimes, she's just cryin'.

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Crazy Credits

No dreams or fishes were harmed in the making of this movie.

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Connections

References Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)

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Soundtracks

Sadness
Written and Performed by Greg Brown
Courtesy of Red House Records

User Reviews

What? The Full Monty was nominated but not this??

WOW! This was a great movie! The AT&T man really shines in this one, as do all the actors! Finn Taylor and Jeffrey D. Brown easily should have been up there accepting an Oscar. This movie is everything, funny, serious, edgy, philosophical, realistic! Great camera work and lighting capture the edgy moments, and the soundtrack totally kicks. Wow, I can't rave about this movie enough! If you thought Blair Witch was unrealistic and are looking for something thought provoking and different, check this one out. You won't be disappointed.