A New York City writing professor, Frannie Avery, has an affair with a police detective who is investigating the murder of a beautiful young woman in her neighborhood.
Director:
Writers:
Awards:
- 1 win & 2 nominations.
- See more »
Reviews:
Photos and Videos
Cast verified as complete
| Jennifer Jason Leigh | ... |
Pauline
|
|
| Meg Ryan | ... |
Frannie Avery
|
|
 |
Michael Nuccio | ... |
Frannie's Young Father
(as Micheal Nuccio)
|
|
|
Allison Nega | ... |
Young Father's Fiancee
(as Alison Nega)
|
|
|
Dominick Aries | ... |
Attentive Husband
|
|
|
Susan Gardner | ... |
Perfect Wife
|
| Sharrieff Pugh | ... |
Cornelius Webb
|
|
| Nick Damici | ... |
Detective Ritchie Rodriguez
|
|
| Heather Litteer | ... |
Angela Sands
|
|
|
|
Daniel T. Booth | ... |
Luther Wilker Red Turtle Bartender
|
| Yaani King Mondschein | ... |
Frannie's Student
(as Yaani King)
|
|
| Frank Harts | ... |
Frannie's Student
|
|
| Sebastian Sozzi | ... |
Frannie's Student
|
|
| Zach Wegner | ... |
Frannie's Student
(as Zack Wegner)
|
|
| Mark Ruffalo | ... |
Detective Giovanni A. Malloy
|
|
| Patrice O'Neal | ... |
Hector (Baby Doll Bouncer)
|
|
| Funda Duval | ... |
Baby Doll Bartender
(as Funda Duyal)
|
|
| Theo Kogan | ... |
Baby Doll Bartender
|
|
|
|
Sandy Vital | ... |
Baby Doll Dancer
|
|
|
Sharon Riggins | ... |
Baby Doll Dancer
|
|
|
Karen Riggins | ... |
Baby Doll Dancer
|
| Nancy La Scala | ... |
Baby Doll Dancer
|
|
| Ami Goodheart | ... |
Baby Doll Dancer
|
|
|
|
Panicker Upendran | ... |
Taxi Driver
(as Upendran Panicker)
|
|
|
Kendra A. Zimmerman | ... |
Cafe Waitress
(as Kendra Zimmerman)
|
| Michelle Hurst | ... |
Teacher at Frannie's School
|
|
| Sunrise Coigney | ... |
Frannie's Young Mother
|
|
|
|
Hal Sherman | ... |
Forensic Detective
|
|
|
Dana Lubotsky | ... |
Laundry Room Murder Witness
|
| Jacinto Taras Riddick | ... |
Detective in Precinct
|
|
| Arthur J. Nascarella | ... |
Captain Crosley
(as Arthur Nascarella)
|
|
|
|
James Firo | ... |
Detective Halloran
|
|
|
Cordell Clyde | ... |
Informer
|
| Tim House | ... |
Baby Doll Bar Customer
|
|
|
|
Julius LeFlore | ... |
Cursing Motorist
(as Julius Le Flore)
|
| Vinny Vella | ... |
Concerned Bystander
(as Vinny Vella Sr.)
|
|
| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Kevin Bacon | ... |
John Graham (uncredited)
|
|
|
|
Skippy D | ... |
Business Owner (uncredited)
|
| Michelle DiBenedetti | ... |
Street Walker (uncredited)
|
|
| Albert Elias | ... |
Detective (uncredited)
|
|
| Angela Frye | ... |
Bride in Subway (uncredited)
|
|
| Sein Gay | ... |
Patron #1 (uncredited)
|
|
| Chad Gilkison | ... |
Gay Punk (uncredited)
|
|
|
|
Michael Ienna | ... |
Larry (uncredited)
|
| Lou Martini Jr. | ... |
Sleazy Bar Patron (uncredited)
|
|
|
|
Max Maxy | ... |
Coffee Clerk (uncredited)
|
| Susan Trishel Monson | ... |
Subway Rider (uncredited)
|
|
| Macc Plaise | ... |
Patron (uncredited)
|
|
| Nikky Smedley | ... |
Frannie's Cab Driver (uncredited)
|
|
|
|
Nicole Spruill | ... |
Girl at Bar (uncredited)
|
| Max Yampolsky | ... |
Ice Skater (uncredited)
|
|
Directed by
| Jane Campion | ||
Written by
| Jane Campion | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Susanna Moore | ... | (screenplay) |
| Susanna Moore | ... | (novel) |
| Stavros Kazantzidis | ... | (additional writer) |
Produced by
| Ray Angelic | ... | associate producer |
| Effie Brown | ... | executive producer (as Effie T. Brown) |
| François Ivernel | ... | executive producer |
| Nicole Kidman | ... | producer |
| Laurie Parker | ... | producer |
Music by
| Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson | ||
Cinematography by
| Dion Beebe | ||
Editing by
| Alexandre de Franceschi | ... | (as Alexandre De Franceschi) |
Editorial Department
| Rodrigo Balart | ... | first assistant editor |
| Greg Chapman | ... | negative matcher |
| Olivier Fontenay | ... | color grader |
| Lara Ford | ... | editorial coordinator |
| Leili Gueranfar | ... | editorial intern |
| Charles Herzfeld | ... | lab coordinator: Technicolor |
| David Hollingsworth | ... | telecine colorist |
| Katie Mcquerrey | ... | first assistant editor: New York City |
| Kath Raphael | ... | editorial tech (as Kathryn Raphael) |
| Joe Violante | ... | dailies supervisor: Technicolor (as Joey Violante) |
Casting By
| Kerry Barden | ||
| Mark Bennett | ||
| Billy Hopkins | ||
| Suzanne Smith | ||
Production Design by
| David Brisbin | ||
Art Direction by
| David Stein | ||
Set Decoration by
| Andrew Baseman | ||
Costume Design by
| Beatrix Aruna Pasztor | ||
Makeup Department
| Rose Chatterton | ... | assistant hair stylist |
| Lori Guidroz | ... | hair department head |
| Neal Martz | ... | key makeup artist / special makeup effects artist |
| Sacred Schneidmiller | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| Noriko Watanabe | ... | makeup designer |
Production Management
| Joane Baptiste | ... | assistant production manager |
| Gordon MacPhail | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Timothy Bird | ... | first assistant director |
| Heather Grierson | ... | second second assistant director |
| Laurie Parker | ... | second unit director |
| Peter Thorell | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| James J. Archer | ... | set dresser (as Jimmy Archer) |
| Robert Barnett | ... | camera scenic artist |
| Stephen Barth | ... | journeyman scenic (as Steve Barth) |
| Nils Benson | ... | graphic designer |
| James Boniece | ... | construction grip |
| Daniel Boxer | ... | property master (as Dan Boxer) |
| Eric Bryant | ... | art department assistant |
| Frances Catalano | ... | best boy construction grip (as Francis L. Catalano) |
| Joan Finley | ... | set dresser (as Joan Finlay) |
| Gerard Fiore | ... | construction grip (as Gerard J. Fiore) |
| Brian Friedman | ... | art intern |
| Steven Gamiello | ... | set dresser (as Steve Gamiello) |
| Jonathan Graham | ... | key construction grip |
| James Hoff | ... | journeyman scenic |
| Tim Jackson | ... | greens person |
| Miguel Jimenez | ... | stage construction electrician |
| Roberto Jiménez | ... | key construction electric (as Roberto Jimenez) |
| Dierdre Kane | ... | assistant property master |
| Lisa Kennedy | ... | journeyman scenic |
| Ricky King | ... | construction production assistant (as Rick King) |
| Gordon Krause | ... | key shop craftsman |
| Rob Landoll | ... | scenic shop person |
| Loren Levy | ... | set dresser |
| Jim Lillis | ... | set dresser |
| Elizabeth Linn | ... | charge scenic |
| James Maiello | ... | shop craftsman (as James A. Maiello) |
| Addy McClelland | ... | art department coordinator |
| Rebecca Meis DeMarco | ... | shopper (as Becca De Marco) |
| Nick Miller | ... | construction coordinator |
| Don Nace | ... | scenic foreman (as Don 'Happy' Nace) |
| Dana Neuwirth | ... | on-set dresser |
| Michael O'Dell Green | ... | journeyman scenic (as Michael Green) |
| Angela Pelizzari | ... | designer |
| Morgan Pitts | ... | assistant property master |
| Mike Platarote Jr. | ... | set dresser |
| James Sadek | ... | shop craftsman foreman |
| Amy Safhay | ... | head greensman |
| Elliot Schimel | ... | construction production assistant (as Elliot Schimmel) |
| Elaine Schindler | ... | journeyman scenic |
| Klaus Schreiber | ... | construction grip |
| Beth Solin | ... | journeyman scenic |
| Bruce Swanson | ... | set dresser |
| Dick Tice | ... | lead man |
| Ray Tintori | ... | art intern |
| Andrew M. Velechenko | ... | shop craftsman (as Andrew Velenchenko) |
| Inbal Weinberg | ... | art intern |
Sound Department
| Brian Basham | ... | adr recordist |
| Ron Bedrosian | ... | adr mixer |
| Nick Breslin | ... | dialogue editor |
| Benjamin Cheah | ... | sound effects recordist |
| Mark DeSimone | ... | adr mixer |
| Bruce Emery | ... | dolby consultant |
| Jeanne Gilliland | ... | additional boom operator |
| Dino Herrmann | ... | sound recordist |
| Ken Ishii | ... | production sound mixer |
| Michael McMenomy | ... | sound department intern |
| Peter Miller | ... | sound designer |
| Linda Murdoch | ... | dialogue editor |
| Martin Oswin | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Andrew Plain | ... | sound supervisor |
| Jeff Pullman | ... | additional boom operator |
| Schavaria Reeves | ... | boom operator |
| Blair Slater | ... | foley supervisor |
| Mario Vaccaro | ... | foley artist |
| Mark Ward | ... | sound effects editor |
| Andy Wright | ... | assistant re-recording mixer |
| Marc Hayes | ... | adr recordist (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Drew Jiritano | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Neil Ruddy | ... | special effects technician |
Visual Effects by
| Andy Brown | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Jonathan Dixon | ... | digital liaison |
| Sarah Dowland | ... | visual effects producer |
| Sarah Dowland | ... | visual effects producer |
| Rebecca Dunn | ... | digital compositor |
| Ben Malter | ... | digital artist |
| Murray Pope | ... | visual effects executive producer |
| Dane Rapaport | ... | systems administrator |
| Robert Sandeman | ... | digital effects supervisor |
| Anthos Simon | ... | digital effects producer |
| Robert Sullivan | ... | video operations supervisor: Animal Logic |
| Sandeep Vengsarkar | ... | digital compositor |
| Henry Yekanians | ... | scanning and recording |
| Ben O'Brien | ... | digital compositor (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Ray Abbott | ... | stunt driver |
| Jodi Pynn Gabree | ... | stunt double: Frannie (as Jodi Michelle Pynn) |
| Jeff Galpin | ... | stunt driver |
| Julius LeFlore | ... | stunt coordinator (as Julius Le Flore) |
| Tina McKissick | ... | stunt driver (as Tina Mckissick) |
| Lucas Pena | ... | stunt driver |
| Jimmy P. Wong | ... | stunt driver (as Jimmy Wong) |
| Amy Yanagisawa | ... | stunt driver (as Amy Yanagiasawa) |
| Peter Epstein | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Bill Almeida | ... | best boy electric |
| Robert M. Andres | ... | key grip (as Robert Andres) |
| Alison Barton | ... | grip |
| Noah Baumbach | ... | special still photographer |
| Angela Bellisio | ... | camera loader |
| Braden Belmonte | ... | second assistant camera: "a" camera |
| Nils Benson | ... | camera operator / director of photography: second unit |
| James Bridges | ... | still photographer |
| Tony Campenni | ... | dolly grip |
| Maureen Duffy | ... | grip: second unit |
| Carlos Omar Guerra | ... | first assistant camera (as Carlos Guerra) |
| Lotte Hansen | ... | special still photographer |
| Gary Hildebrand | ... | generator operator / rigging gaffer |
| Peter Marzulli | ... | lamp operator |
| Markus Mentzer | ... | camera intern (as Marcus Metzer) / camera intern (as Markus Metzer) |
| Tim Metivier | ... | first assistant camera |
| Melissa O'Brien | ... | first assistant camera: second unit |
| John Panuccio | ... | key rigging grip (as John Pannuccio) |
| Christopher Raymond | ... | camera loader |
| Chris Skutch | ... | best boy grip |
| Darrin Smith | ... | lamp operator |
| Mark van Rossen | ... | electrician |
| Hannes Vartiainen | ... | camera intern |
| John Velez | ... | gaffer |
| Richard Yacuk | ... | best boy rigging grip |
| Lora Lynn Bridges | ... | assistant (uncredited) |
| Mel Cannon | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Peter Colavito | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Chris Drechsler | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Sharon Blythe | ... | casting assistant |
| Lori Eastside | ... | extras casting |
| Caitlin McKenna | ... | adr voice casting (as Caitlin McKenna-Wilkinson) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Laura Downing | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Chrystaline Gain | ... | wardrobe department intern |
| Camille Loftus | ... | wardrobe department intern |
| Frederica Nascimento | ... | wardrobe department intern |
| Rosa Navarra | ... | wardrobe department intern |
| Claire Pacacha | ... | wardrobe department intern |
| Alexis Scott | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Mitsuno Yokoo | ... | seamstress |
Location Management
| Chris Marsh | ... | assistant location manager |
| Currie Person | ... | location assistant |
| Gregory Routt | ... | location supervisor (as Greg Routt) |
| Daniel Tresca | ... | location assistant (as Dan Tresca) |
| Mimi Turner | ... | location scout |
| Gayle Vangrofsky | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Sigtryggur Baldursson | ... | musician: additional percussion |
| Einar Örn Benediktsson | ... | musician: kangling and trumpet |
| David Bergeaud | ... | composer: additional music |
| Pétur Grétarsson | ... | musician: vibraphone and percussion |
| Bryndis Halla Gylfadóttir | ... | musician: solo cello |
| Arni Hardarson | ... | conductor |
| Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson | ... | music arranger / music producer |
| Kjartan Kjartansson | ... | music editor |
| Szymon Kuran | ... | musician: solo violin |
| Laurie Parker | ... | music supervisor |
| Julie Pearce | ... | music editor |
| Ragga | ... | special vocal treatments |
| Amanda Street | ... | music consultant |
| Jón Ólafsson | ... | musician: piano |
Script and Continuity Department
| Mary Cybulski | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| David Conelli | ... | camera car driver |
| Mike Easter | ... | transportation co-captain |
| Kenny Gaskins | ... | transportation captain |
| Bobby Marsh | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Julie Adams | ... | dialect consultant: Ms. Meg Ryan |
| Leslie Adler | ... | assistant: Meg Ryan |
| Penelope Allen | ... | creative consultant |
| Tara Andrus | ... | production secretary |
| Laura Lynn Baker | ... | set production assistant |
| Joane Baptiste | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Andrew Baseman | ... | office assistant |
| Susan Batson | ... | creative consultant |
| Kevin Berman | ... | consultant |
| Keith Bethea | ... | set production assistant |
| Louis Brown | ... | creative consultant |
| Stacey Burgay | ... | office production assistant |
| Michael Chenevert | ... | set production assistant |
| Cherien Dabis | ... | assistant to producer |
| Michael De Lorenzo | ... | creative consultant (as Det. Michael De Lorenzo) |
| Antonio Ferrera | ... | creative consultant |
| John B. Finn | ... | post-production accountant |
| Carl Ford | ... | creative consultant |
| Daniel Garrison | ... | set production assistant |
| Nick Gehling | ... | set intern |
| Tim Gehling | ... | set production assistant |
| Cristina Goldstein | ... | assistant to executive producer |
| Peter D. Graves | ... | executive marketing consultant |
| Joshua Green | ... | creative consultant |
| Kathryn Hensel | ... | production assistant (as Kathryn C. Galberth) |
| Sean Hogan | ... | production accountant |
| Alan Jacobs | ... | chief security advisor / security for meg ryan |
| Meera Lawrence | ... | assistant to director |
| Robert A. Levine | ... | unit publicist |
| M.J. Magbanua | ... | production coordinator |
| Steve McAuliff | ... | animal wrangler |
| Patrick McDonald | ... | key set production assistant |
| Paola Morabito | ... | assistant to director |
| Jorge Muniz | ... | creative consultant |
| Frank Murray | ... | assistant accountant |
| Arthur J. Nascarella | ... | creative consultant (as Det. Arthur Nascarella) |
| Valerie Nolan | ... | office production assistant |
| Griz Pomirska | ... | assistant to director |
| M.J. Robinson | ... | creative consultant |
| Henri Sann | ... | set production assistant |
| Elliot Schimel | ... | production assistant |
| Sandra Seacat | ... | creative consultant |
| Hal Sherman | ... | creative consultant (as Det. Hal Sherman) |
| Colin Snapp | ... | set intern |
| Anthony Velasquez | ... | creative consultant |
| Elizabeth Verghese | ... | post-production accountant |
| Roberta Wallach | ... | creative consultant |
| Jane L. Watson | ... | set production assistant |
| Craig Weinberg | ... | creative consultant (as Det. Craig Weinberg) |
| Susanna Wyatt | ... | head of physical production: Pathé Pictures |
| Michael K. Reynolds | ... | chef (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Kevin Bacon | ... | thanks (as Kevin Bacon III) |
| Harvey Keitel | ... | thanks (as 'Mayor' Harvey Keitel) |
| Nicole Landaw | ... | thanks |
| Gwyneth Paltrow | ... | thanks |
| Kate Richter | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
- Screen Gems (presents)
- Pathé
- Pathe Productions (presents)
- Red Turtle
Distributors
- Screen Gems (2003) (United States) (theatrical)
- A-Film Distribution (2004) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Films (2004) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Films de Argentina (2004) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Gaga (2004) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Humax Pictures (2004) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Intercontinental Film Distributors (HK) (2004) (Hong Kong) (theatrical)
- Monopole-Pathé (2003) (Switzerland) (theatrical)
- New Films (2004) (Turkey) (theatrical)
- Nexo (2003) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Pathé Distribution (2003) (France) (theatrical)
- Pathé Distribution (2003) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Pioneer Films (2004) (Philippines) (theatrical)
- SF Norge A/S (2004) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Senator Film (2004) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Svensk Filmindustri (SF) (2004) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2004) (Poland) (theatrical)
- United King Films (2004) (Israel) (theatrical)
- A-Film Home Entertainment (2009) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (2004) (Brazil) (DVD)
- EuroVideo (2005) (Germany) (video)
- LK-TEL (2004) (Argentina) (DVD)
- LK-TEL (2004) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Mill Creek Entertainment (2013) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Nexo
- Senator Home Entertainment (2013) (Germany) (DVD)
- Teleview International (2003) (Lebanon) (tv) (Middle East)
- The Criterion Channel (2020) (United States) (tv) (digital)
Special Effects
- Atlab (digital optical effects)
- Animal Logic (visual effects)
Other Companies
- ARRI / Camera Service Center (camera equipment provided by)
- Dolby Digital (in selected theaters)
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- Huzzah Sound (sound post-production)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Kodak (motion picture film)
- Lightnin' Production Rentals (transportation equipment)
- Magno Sound (adr recording)
- Post Factory NY (post-production facilities)
- Soundelux (adr recording)
- Technicolor (acknowledgement)
- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters (acknowledgement)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Frankie Avery is a NYC teacher who embarks on a relationship with NYPD Detective Malloy, who, along with his partner, is investigating the murder of a young woman, part of whose body was found in the garden outside of Frannie's apartment. Malloy believes this murder is the work of a serial killer. Beyond the murder investigation, she continues her association with Malloy despite her catching him in a lie which may have dangerous implications. As the relationship contributes, she discovers more evidence pointing to him being the serial killer. Written by Huggo |
| Plot Keywords | |
| Taglines | Everything you know about desire is dead wrong. See more » |
| Genres | |
| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
| Certification |
|
Additional Details
| Also Known As |
|
| Runtime |
|
| Official Sites | |
| Country | |
| Language | |
| Color | |
| Aspect Ratio |
|
| Sound Mix | |
| Filming Locations |
Box Office
| Budget | $12,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United Kingdom | GBP279,068, 02 Nov 2003 |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $23,726,793 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The unrated version is notorious for a scene where fellatio is witnessed by Meg Ryan's character, although it was later revealed in the film commentary that the actress was using a rubber prop. See more » |
| Goofs | In the final scene, when Frannie is walking home from the lighthouse after escaping the killer, she is barefoot. When she reaches the garden of her apartment building, she is wearing sandals. When she reaches her apartment, she's barefoot again. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Pervert's Guide to Cinema (2006). See more » |
| Soundtracks | You're No Good See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Thank you fabulous Kevin Bacon!!! and "Mayor" Harvey Keitel. See more » |
| Quotes |
Detective Malloy:
I want to do with you what spring does with the cherry trees. See more » |