The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe

1991 2h 0m EN

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8.2

BANGER

★8.2TMDB · 6

ComedyTV Movie

Synopsis

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The filmed version of the one-woman stage show written by Jane Wagner and starring Lily Tomlin, which won the Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience. The film stays true to the original stage performance. For her efforts on film and stage, Tomlin received a Tony Award, and Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture in the American Comedy Awards.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Lily Tomlin
Trudy the Bag Lady / Agnus Angst / Kate / Brandy / Tina / Chrissy / Lud / Marie / Vince / Edie / Lynn / Marge

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: John Bailey
Writers: Jane Wagner
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by John Bailey, shot by James Mathers. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0102864 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

John Bailey directs. James Mathers behind the camera. Sally Menke cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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135 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by John Bailey, shot by James Mathers. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Sally Menke shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5IMDB entry: tt0102864 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.