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The Sleepy Time Gal

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  • 1h 48m
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6.0/10
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The Sleepy Time Gal (2001)
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A young woman, played by Martha Plimpton learns of her adoption and eventually quits her law firm job in NYC and goes on a journey to find her birth mother - played by Jaqueline Bissett.A young woman, played by Martha Plimpton learns of her adoption and eventually quits her law firm job in NYC and goes on a journey to find her birth mother - played by Jaqueline Bissett.A young woman, played by Martha Plimpton learns of her adoption and eventually quits her law firm job in NYC and goes on a journey to find her birth mother - played by Jaqueline Bissett.
IMDb RATING
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409
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  • Director
    • Christopher Munch
  • Writers
    • Christopher Munch
    • Alice Elliott Dark(excerpts from Betty's book written by)
  • Stars
    • Jacqueline Bisset
    • Martha Plimpton
    • Nick Stahl
Top credits
  • Director
    • Christopher Munch
  • Writers
    • Christopher Munch
    • Alice Elliott Dark(excerpts from Betty's book written by)
  • Stars
    • Jacqueline Bisset
    • Martha Plimpton
    • Nick Stahl
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 15User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

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    Christopher Munch with Jacqueline Bisset and Maximilian Schell at the Munich Film Festival, "The Sleepy Time Gal"

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    Jacqueline Bisset
    Jacqueline Bisset
    • Francesas Frances
    Martha Plimpton
    Martha Plimpton
    • Rebeccaas Rebecca
    Nick Stahl
    Nick Stahl
    • Morganas Morgan
    Amy Madigan
    Amy Madigan
    • Maggieas Maggie
    Frankie Faison
    Frankie Faison
    • Jimmy Dupreeas Jimmy Dupree
    • (as Frankie R. Faison)
    Carmen Zapata
    Carmen Zapata
    • Annaas Anna
    Peggy Gormley
    Peggy Gormley
    • Bettyas Betty
    Seymour Cassel
    Seymour Cassel
    • Bobas Bob
    Molly Price
    Molly Price
    • Rebecca's Colleagueas Rebecca's Colleague
    Kate McGregor-Stewart
    Kate McGregor-Stewart
    • Miriamas Miriam
    Clara Bellar
    Clara Bellar
    • Mushroom Girlas Mushroom Girl
    Justin Theroux
    Justin Theroux
    • Rebecca's Boyfriendas Rebecca's Boyfriend
    Mark Tymchyshyn
    Mark Tymchyshyn
    • Larry Mosheras Larry Mosher
    Anibal O. Lleras
    Anibal O. Lleras
    • Mr. Vegaas Mr. Vega
    Phyllis Somerville
    Phyllis Somerville
    • Rebecca's Adoptive Motheras Rebecca's Adoptive Mother
    Robert Hogan
    Robert Hogan
    • Rebecca's Adoptive Fatheras Rebecca's Adoptive Father
    Lola Pashalinski
    Lola Pashalinski
    • Adoption Agency Directoras Adoption Agency Director
    Robin Weigert
    Robin Weigert
    • Hospital Records Keeperas Hospital Records Keeper
    • Director
      • Christopher Munch
    • Writers
      • Christopher Munch
      • Alice Elliott Dark(excerpts from Betty's book written by)
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    • Trivia
      Carmen Zapata's last film.
    • Soundtracks
      Sleepy Time
      (closing theme)

      Written by Dan Barrett

      Performed by Rebecca Kilgore

    User reviews15

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    Top review
    9/10
    A well-rounded character study. Bisset shines!
    A moving study of character and relationships: 9 stars

    The Sleepy Time Gal is a character study about life and life's ending. It centers on Frances (Jacqueline Bisset), a writer and former DJ who is dying of cancer. She is seeking to clarify and perhaps gain closure on several relationships in her life, primarily with her son (played by Nick Stahl) and Bob, a former lover. A parallel story tracks the daughter, Rebecca (played by Martha Plimpton) whom Francis gave up for adoption at birth, and Rebecca's search for her birth mother.

    The Sleepy Time Gal features excellent performances (especially by Bisset) and very strong writing and direction by Christopher Munch. While some might be put-off by the movie's relative lack of strict linear story-telling (that may make scenes seem disconnected), I found that the narrative style contributed positively to the movie's impact. For me, a person's life is a complex tapestry of events and relationships, not a tidy story.

    I give The Sleepy Time Gal a solid 9 out of 10 stars and recommend it highly. I'd further recommend getting the DVD version and watching the deleted scenes after watching the movie. That's what I did, and I feel that it provided further insights about the characters and actions.

    This is a movie devoid of zippy special effects and whiz-bang action sequences. However, if you want interesting, realistic characters and can tolerate a little ambiguity, The Sleepy Time Gal should meet with your approval.
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    • Release date
      • January 24, 2001 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Backwards Looks, Far Corners
    • Filming locations
      • Daytona Beach, Florida, USA
    • Production companies
      • Antarctic Pictures
      • C-Hundred Film Corporation
      • Münch/Charny
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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