Side Effects (2005)

A young woman fumbles with love and ethics as she navigates a career with one of corporate America's darlings...the pharmaceutical industry.

Director:

Kathleen Slattery-Moschkau

Writer:

Kathleen Slattery-Moschkau

Stars:

Sandy Adell, David M. Ames, John Apple

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sandy Adell	...	Dr. Jones
David M. Ames	...	Dr. Jakobs (as David Ames)
John Apple	...	Plant Manager (as John L. Apple)
Ron Baumgartner	...	Business Man @ Plant
Collin Spencer	...	T. Bates (as Collin Bernhardt Spencer)
Bill Bolz	...	Scary Man (as William Bolz)
Stacy Brickson	...	Dr. Collins
Nathan Caracter	...	Recruiter
Tom Christianson	...	Dr. Michaels (as Tom Christensen)
Nathan Connor	...	Scott
Janet Cresson	...	Debbie
Tom Curtis	...	Dr. Allen
Dorian DeMichele	...	Jacqueline
David Durbin	...	Dan (as Dave Durbin)
Lee Ernst	...	Jack Klug

Storyline

Karly Hert is hired by the Braden-Andrews to work as pharmaceutical sales representative persuading doctors to prescribe drugs from Braden-Andrews. Karly feels a moral dilemma with her unethical job, but is seduced by the salary, car, bonus and benefits offered by the corporation. When Karly meets her former rep Zach Danner, they fall in love with each other. Karly gives herself a deadline of six months to quit her job and she decides to be honest with the physicians. The result increases the market share of Braden-Andrews and Karly is promoted; receives a BMW as an upgrade. When the anti-depressive Vivexx is approved by FDA, Karly finds that there are medical reports showing liver issues hidden by the industry. Karly is nominated by Braden-Adrews to the award Industry Rep of the Year and she needs to take a decision.

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Plot Keywords:

panties | bra | pharmaceuticals | corporate | drugs | 

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Taglines:

a satirical look at the pharmaceutical industry

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for momentary language and brief sexuality.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 September 2005 (USA)

Also Known As:

Efeitos Colaterais

Filming Locations:

Madison, Wisconsin, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Mo Productions

Technical Specs

Color:

Color (Technicolor) Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Although unrelated to Steven Soderbergh's movie of the same name, both movies deal with the side effects of a fictitious anti depressant and the way the pharmaceutical industry deals with such issues.

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Goofs

It seems that almost every time the one or more characters walks in front of a window, you can see the crew in the reflection, especially car windows.

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Soundtracks

EVERY LITTLE THING
Performed by Tiffany Hafermann
Written by Candace Kreitlow & Tiffany Hafermann
Courtesy of HWP Music
Copyright: Tiffany Hafermann, Candace Kreitlow & Katie Waldren

User Reviews

An ambitious girl faces a moral dilemma

I saw Side Effects at the premier in Wisconsin and thought it was a wonderful film, despite a few technical issues. I found it to be enjoyable, informative and relevant. The acting was great, especially the boss-lady, Dorian DeMichele. I would have liked to see more of her on screen as she has a strong screen presence and a great deal of talent. Kathleen Heigl was believable and easy to watch, as was the rest of the cast. I have told my friends about this film and hoped it would travel to NYC where I live, but alas, it has not arrived. I recommend it, especially if you are in any way interested in the pharmaceutical industry. My only criticism was that the kissing scene went on a bit too long!