The Event

"Go in style."

2003 1h 54m EN

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5.8

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★5.8TMDB · 17

ComedyDrama

Synopsis

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Manhattan prosecutor Nick is charged with looking into the untimely death of city resident Matt, a musician who had AIDS. As she questions Matt's loyal family members — mother Lila and sister Dana — she comes to learn that his closest pal, health-care worker Brian, is an ardent believer in assisted suicide and that he threw Matt a big party before his death. This presents a dilemma for the humane but dutiful Nick.

“Go in style.”

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Cast

Brent Carver
Brian Knight
Olympia Dukakis
Lila Shapiro
Jane Leeves
Mona Rothchild
Don McKellar
Matt Shapiro
Sarah Polley
Dana Shapiro
Parker Posey
Nick Devivo
Rejean Cournoyer
Rory Metzler
Cynthia Preston
Amy Eisner

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Thom Fitzgerald
Writers: Thom Fitzgerald, Steven Hillyer, Tim Marback
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 23 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.

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ERA

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Directed by Thom Fitzgerald, shot by Thomas M. Harting. 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 Christophe Beck. 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 Christopher Cooper shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Brent Carver and Olympia Dukakis and Jane Leeves carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Go in style.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0314039 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Thom Fitzgerald directs. Thomas M. Harting behind the camera. Christophe Beck scores. Christopher Cooper cuts. Produced in Canada, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 23 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.
3Directed by Thom Fitzgerald, shot by Thomas M. Harting. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Christophe Beck. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Christopher Cooper shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Brent Carver and Olympia Dukakis and Jane Leeves carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Go in style.".
8IMDB entry: tt0314039 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 17 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.