Prelude to a Kiss

"If you can't believe your eyes, trust your heart."

1992 1h 45m EN

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5.6

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63%

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5.6

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★5.6TMDB · 127🍅63%Rotten Tomatoes★5.6IMDB · 8,637

DramaComedyRomance

Synopsis

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A couple fall in love despite the girl's pessimistic outlook. As they struggle to come to terms with their relationship, something supernatural happens that tests it.

“If you can't believe your eyes, trust your heart.”

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Cast

Alec Baldwin
Peter Hoskins
Meg Ryan
Rita Boyle
Kathy Bates
Leah Blier
Ned Beatty
Dr. Boyle
Patty Duke
Mrs. Boyle
Richard Riehle
Jerry Blier
Stanley Tucci
Taylor
Sydney Walker
Old Man

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Norman René
Writers: Craig Lucas
Languages: Dutch, English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Dutch, English.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Norman René, shot by Stefan Czapsky. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Howard Shore. 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 Stephen A. Rotter 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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Alec Baldwin and Meg Ryan and Kathy Bates carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "If you can't believe your eyes, trust your heart.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0105165 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Norman René directs. Stefan Czapsky behind the camera. Howard Shore scores. Stephen A. Rotter cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in Dutch, English.

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134 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Dutch, English.
3Directed by Norman René, shot by Stefan Czapsky. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Howard Shore. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Stephen A. Rotter shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Alec Baldwin and Meg Ryan and Kathy Bates carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "If you can't believe your eyes, trust your heart.".
8IMDB entry: tt0105165 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.