Freak City

1999 1h 44m EN

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5.7

MID

★5.7TMDB · 3

DramaTV Movie

Synopsis

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After being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, a rebellious young woman is disease-stricken. Upon being admitted to a nursing home, she finds hope in the most unlikely of places...

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Samantha Mathis
Ruth
Natalie Cole
Eleanor
Marlee Matlin
Cass
Peter Sarsgaard
Cal Jackson
Jonathan Silverman
Lenny
Estelle Parsons
Mrs. Stanapolous
Eve Crawford
Nurse Veronica
Janet Lo
Nurse Fran

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Lynne Littman
Writers: Jane Shepard
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Lynne Littman, shot by Frank Byers. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor B.J. Sears shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Samantha Mathis and Natalie Cole and Marlee Matlin carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0176734 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Lynne Littman directs. Frank Byers behind the camera. Michel Colombier scores. B.J. Sears cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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127 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Lynne Littman, shot by Frank Byers. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Michel Colombier. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor B.J. Sears shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Samantha Mathis and Natalie Cole and Marlee Matlin carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0176734 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.