Summary
The gruesome death of a prostitute brings suspicion on one of her clients, James Wayland, a brilliant, self-destructive and epileptic heir to a textile fortune.
Good for
- Friends night
- Drop-in friendly
- Thought-provoking
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Audiences like it more than critics (+19)
Critics 42Audiences 61GoodWatch 51
Running time
1 h 46 min
A typical length for mysteries
typical 102106Half of all mysteries run 93–115 min.
Reach
Streams in 8 countries, rent or buy in 38 more
Released
1997
August 31, 1997
29 years ago
Genres
MysteryCrimeDramaThrillerLanguage
English
Original language
Also spoken
SpanishMade in
United States
Rated
- RUnited States
What's in it
- ViolenceModerate
- Gore, disturbing imagesMild
- Frightening scenesMild
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesStrong
- Strong languageNamed in the advisories
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
12 of 12
Tim RothJames Walter Wayland
Michael RookerDetective Edward Kennesaw
Renée ZellwegerElizabeth
Chris PennDetective Phillip Braxton
Rosanna ArquetteMrs. Kennesaw
Karina LogueSorority Girl
Ellen BurstynMook- TMTamara MercerMisty
Michael ParksDr. Banyard- DWDon WinstonWarren
Mark DamonWayland’s Father
J.C. QuinnPriest
Directing · 2
- Jonas Pate Director, Screenplay
- Josh Pate Director, Screenplay
Production · 3
- Mark Damon Executive Producer
- Peter Glatzer Producer
- Laurel Smith Casting
Camera · 1
- Wilmer Butler Director of Photography
Editing · 1
- Dan Lebental Editor
Sound · 1
- Harry Gregson-Williams Original Music Composer
Art · 1
- John D. Kretschmer Production Design
Costume & Make-Up · 1
- Dana Allyson Costume Design
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