Speechless

"There are two sides to every love story. Don't believe either one of them."

1994 1h 39m EN

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6.0

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★6.0TMDB · 108

RomanceComedy

Synopsis

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In the midst of election season in New Mexico, political speechwriters Julia Mann and Kevin Vallick begin a romance, unaware they are working for candidates on opposite sides.

“There are two sides to every love story. Don't believe either one of them.”

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Cast

Michael Keaton
Kevin
Geena Davis
Julia
Bonnie Bedelia
Annette
Christopher Reeve
Bob 'Bagdad' Freed
Ernie Hudson
Ventura
Charles Martin Smith
Kratz
Gailard Sartain
Lee Cutler
Ray Baker
Ray Garvin

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ron Underwood
Writers: Robert King
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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MONEY

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Earned back only 66% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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32 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Marc Shaiman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Richard Francis-Bruce shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Michael Keaton and Geena Davis and Bonnie Bedelia carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "There are two sides to every love story. Don't believe either one of them.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0111256 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Ron Underwood directs. Marc Shaiman scores. Richard Francis-Bruce cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Earned back only 66% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
232 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Original score by Marc Shaiman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Richard Francis-Bruce shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Michael Keaton and Geena Davis and Bonnie Bedelia carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "There are two sides to every love story. Don't believe either one of them.".
7IMDB entry: tt0111256 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.