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Body Chemistry

"The chemistry may be right. . . but the consequences can be murder."

1990 1h 24m EN
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Synopsis
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A research project on sexual response leads two doctors into an affair and their deepest passions and darkest fantasies are revealed.

β€œThe chemistry may be right. . . but the consequences can be murder.”

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Cast

Credits

Behind the camera

Director
Kristine Peterson
Writers
Jackson Barr
Languages
English
Countries
United States of America

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RUNTIME

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84 minutes exactly β€” the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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36 years old β€” old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Body Chemistry Collection" β€” so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Kristine Peterson, shot by Phedon Papamichael. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Nina Gilberti 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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Marc Singer and Mary Crosby and Lisa Pescia carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The chemistry may be right. . . but the consequences can be murder.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0099164 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Kristine Peterson directs. Phedon Papamichael behind the camera. Nina Gilberti cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 184 minutes exactly β€” the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
  • 236 years old β€” old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
  • 3Part of the "Body Chemistry Collection" β€” so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
  • 4Directed by Kristine Peterson, shot by Phedon Papamichael. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 5Editor Nina Gilberti shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Marc Singer and Mary Crosby and Lisa Pescia carry the top of the cast.
  • 7Marketing tagline: "The chemistry may be right. . . but the consequences can be murder.".
  • 8IMDB entry: tt0099164 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 9Only 13 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Phedon Papamichael
Editing
Nina Gilberti
Production design
Gary Randall
Costume design
Sandra Araya Jensen
Makeup / hair
Tricia Sawyer
Sound
T.A. Moore Jr.
Stunt coordinator
Patrick J. Statham
Runtime
84 min Β· 1h 24m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Original language
EN

Part of

Body Chemistry Collection

The Body Chemistry Collection

Also by

Kristine Peterson

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Production companies

Who made it

  • CO

    Concorde-New Horizons

    US

  • PA

    Pacific Trust

Key crew

  • Art DirectionElla St. John Blakey
  • Executive ProducerRoger Corman
  • MusicTerry Plumeri
  • EditorNina Gilberti
  • Set DecorationMichele Munoz
  • ProducerAlida Camp
  • Costume DesignSandra Araya Jensen
  • Production DesignGary Randall
  • Executive ProducerRodman Flender
  • Key GripJames Lawrence Spencer
  • Sound Re-Recording MixerT.A. Moore Jr.
  • GafferVojislav Mikulic
  • Makeup ArtistTricia Sawyer
  • Special Effects Makeup ArtistStarr Jones
  • Special Effects Makeup ArtistDean Jones
  • First Assistant DirectorJ.B. Rogers
  • Second Assistant DirectorMike Upton
  • Stunt CoordinatorPatrick J. Statham
  • Sound DesignerJoseph Holsen
  • StuntsEllen Statham
  • Makeup DesignerDesne J. Holland
  • StuntsMerritt Yohnka
  • Second Unit Director of PhotographyWally Pfister
  • Set DesignerCee Parker

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • seduction
  • fatal attraction
  • woman director

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • Premiere1990-03-07Β· Raleigh studios, L.A.
  • Theatrical1990-03-09

Also known as

International titles

  • Body Chemistry - Eine verhΓ€ngnisvolle VerbindungDE

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