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The Event

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  • 1h 50m
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6.1/10
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The Event (2003)
  • Drama
Nick is a district attorney investigating several deaths of AIDS sufferers in the gay community of New York City's Chelsea District. Each case suggests the use of assisted suicide, which is ... Read allNick is a district attorney investigating several deaths of AIDS sufferers in the gay community of New York City's Chelsea District. Each case suggests the use of assisted suicide, which is illegal in New York.Nick is a district attorney investigating several deaths of AIDS sufferers in the gay community of New York City's Chelsea District. Each case suggests the use of assisted suicide, which is illegal in New York.
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  • Director
    • Thom Fitzgerald
  • Writers
    • Thom Fitzgerald
    • Steven Hillyer
    • Tim Marback
  • Stars
    • Parker Posey
    • Don McKellar
    • Olympia Dukakis
Top credits
  • Director
    • Thom Fitzgerald
  • Writers
    • Thom Fitzgerald
    • Steven Hillyer
    • Tim Marback
  • Stars
    • Parker Posey
    • Don McKellar
    • Olympia Dukakis
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 18User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
    • 42Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 9 wins & 4 nominations

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    Don McKellar and Olympia Dukakis in Thom Fitzgerald's "The Event"
    Brent Carver and Don McKellar in Thom Fitzgerald's "The Event"
    Parker Posey in Thom Fitzgerald's "The Event"
    Olympia Dukakis at an event for The Event (2003)
    Parker Posey, Olympia Dukakis, and Thom Fitzgerald at an event for The Event (2003)
    Parker Posey, Olympia Dukakis, and Thom Fitzgerald at an event for The Event (2003)
    Parker Posey and Olympia Dukakis at an event for The Event (2003)
    Parker Posey and Olympia Dukakis at an event for The Event (2003)
    Thom Fitzgerald at an event for The Event (2003)
    Parker Posey and Olympia Dukakis at an event for The Event (2003)
    Olympia Dukakis at an event for The Event (2003)
    Parker Posey at an event for The Event (2003)

    Top cast

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    Parker Posey
    Parker Posey
    • Nick Devivoas Nick Devivo
    Don McKellar
    Don McKellar
    • Matt Shapiroas Matt Shapiro
    Olympia Dukakis
    Olympia Dukakis
    • Lila Shapiroas Lila Shapiro
    Joanna Adler
    Joanna Adler
    • Gaby Shapiro-Schnellas Gaby Shapiro-Schnell
    • (as Joanna P. Adler)
    Chris Barry
    • Third Little Maidas Third Little Maid
    Walter Borden
    Walter Borden
    • Fredas Fred
    Ray Brimicombe
    • Desk Sergeantas Desk Sergeant
    Laura Cahoot
    • Brideas Bride
    Brent Carver
    • Brian Knightas Brian Knight
    Linda Carvery
    • Doctoras Doctor
    Rejean Cournoyer
    • Rory Metzleras Rory Metzler
    • (as Réjean Joseph Cournoyer)
    Lucy Decoutere
    Lucy Decoutere
    • Jodyas Jody
    Richard Donat
    Richard Donat
    • Undertakeras Undertaker
    Chase Duffy
    • Assistant District Attorneyas Assistant District Attorney
    Tim Dunn
    • Ping Pong Playeras Ping Pong Player
    Travis Ferris
    • NYPD Officeras NYPD Officer
    Thom Fitzgerald
    Thom Fitzgerald
    • Vagimar Directoras Vagimar Director
    Robert Fucito
    • China Bobas China Bob
    • Director
      • Thom Fitzgerald
    • Writers
      • Thom Fitzgerald
      • Steven Hillyer
      • Tim Marback
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Quotes

      Nick: Fuck you very much.

    • Crazy credits
      After the credits the screen is dark for a few seconds, then there's another scene (that is completely silent).
    • Connections
      Featured in Weird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic Psyche (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Spirit in the Sky
      Written and Performed by Norman Greenbaum
      Courtesy Great Honesty Music
      Courtesy Varese Sarabande Records Inc.

    User reviews18

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    This movie made me cry and it takes a lot to make me cry.
    The event was a strong powerful movie. The family was cast perfect. It felt like it could of been your neighbors. The movie made me cry and every person sitting next o me cried as well. Olympia should get an award for her acting. The little girls made me laugh. I needed to laugh between my tears. Good Job
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    • tammytt
    • Jul 25, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 13, 2004 (Spain)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Случай
    • Filming locations
      • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Arkanjel Productions
      • Covington International
      • Emotion Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $35,554
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $19,206
      • Oct 5, 2003
    • Gross worldwide
      • $35,554
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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