Short cuts [videorecording] / Fine Line Features in association with Spelling Films International present a Cary Brokaw / Avenue Pictures productions ; a Robert Altman film ; screenplay by Robert Altman & Frank Barhydt ; produced by Cary Brokaw ; directed by Robert Altman.
Material type:
FilmPublisher number: CC1776D | The Criterion CollectionSeries: Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs) ; 265.Publication details: [United States] : The Criterion Collection, [2008]Edition: Director-approved special edDescription: 2 videodiscs (183 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 bookletISBN: - 160465094X
- 9781604650945
- Music producer, Hal Willner, original score composed by Mark Isham, edited by Geraldine Peroni, director of photography, Walt Lloyd.
- Golden Globes, USA, 1994: Special Award - Best Ensemble Cast.
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Dr. James Carlson Library | DVD | DRAMA Short cu | Available | 33111006969022 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Based on stories by Raymond Carver, Short Cuts follows 22 Los Angeles residents whose lives intersect over the course of a few days. Ann and Howard Finnegan (Andie MacDowell and Bruce Davison) are preparing for their son Casey's birthday party when the boy is injured in an auto accident and falls into a coma. Meanwhile, Andy (Lyle Lovett), a baker, seethes with anger over the birthday cake that wasn't claimed, and Howard's father, Paul (Jack Lemmon), decides that a visit with his ailing grandson is a good time to discuss his infidelities. Lois (Jennifer Jason Leigh) is a new mother who watches over her baby when not making money doing phone sex, which bothers her husband, Jerry (Chris Penn), though he knows they need the money. Pilot "Stormy" Weathers (Peter Gallagher) takes a very literal approach to dividing up community property with his ex-wife (Frances McDormand). Doreen (Lily Tomlin) is trying on to hold her marriage with Earl (Tom Waits), who is a good man on the rare occasions that he's sober. Zoe (Lori Singer), a classical musician, is trying to find some way to connect with her mother, Tess (Annie Ross), a jazz singer. Dr. Ralph Wyman (Matthew Modine) and his wife, Marian (Julianne Moore) put their bickering on hold while they have dinner with another couple, Stuart and Claire Kane (Fred Ward and Anne Archer). Stuart and his pals Gordon and Vern (Buck Henry and Huey Lewis) earlier went on a fishing trip where they discovered the body of a drowned woman but decided not to report it until the end of the weekend. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
Based on the writings of Raymond Carver.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1993.
Special features: restored high-definition digital transfer; isolated music track; conversation between Robert Altman and Tim Robbins ; feature-length documentary on the making of Short cuts; segment from BBC Television's Moving pictures; 1 hour audio interview with Carver; demo recordings; deleted scenes.
Music producer, Hal Willner, original score composed by Mark Isham, edited by Geraldine Peroni, director of photography, Walt Lloyd.
Andie MacDowell, Bruce Davison, Tim Robbins, Julianne Moore, Matthew Modine, Robert Downey, Jr., Jack Lemmon, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Anne Archer, Fred Ward, Chris Penn, Lili Taylor, Peter Gallagher, Annie Ross, Lori Singer, Lyle Lovett, Buck Henry, Huey Lewis.
A look at human life and American culture with over 20 characters' lives interweaving.
Rating: R.
DVD, widescreen, Dolby Digital 5.1 (6-track mix from 70mm theatrical release), Dolby 2.0 (2-track stereo mix from the 35 mm theatrical release), NTSC.
Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (SDH).
Golden Globes, USA, 1994: Special Award - Best Ensemble Cast.