Sex, lies, and videotape / an Outlaw Production ; written and directed by Steven Soderbergh ; produced by Robert Newmyer and John Hardy.

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Sex, lies, and videotape-a character-driven drama-is a nuanced, beautifully controlled examination of how a quartet of people is defined by their erotic impulses and inhibitions. Baton Rouge belle Ann is a repressed cheerleader who is now a repressed wife. Her husband John is a dimpled, haberdashi...

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Uniform Title:Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
Corporate Authors: Outlaw Productions (Firm)
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm)
Other Authors: Soderbergh, Steven, 1963-
Newmyer, Robert
Hardy, J. P. (John P.), 1933-
Spader, James
MacDowell, Andie
Gallagher, Peter, 1955-
San Giacomo, Laura, 1962-
Language:English
French
Spanish
Language and/or Writing System:
In English, Spanish, or French with optional subtitles in English, Spanish, or French ; close-captioned in English.
Published: [Burbank, Calif.] : Culver City, CA : Outlaw Productions ; Distributed by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, [1989], ©1989.
Edition:Widescreen.
Series:Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
Subjects:
Adultery > Drama.
Deception > Drama.
Married people > Drama.
Man-woman relationships > Drama.
Feature films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Spanish language materials.
Louisiana > Drama.
Films for the hearing impaired.
Genre:
Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Feature films.
Films for the hearing impaired.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (100 min.) : sound, color, stereo ; 4 3/4 in.
Format: Video DVD
Description
Summary:
Sex, lies, and videotape-a character-driven drama-is a nuanced, beautifully controlled examination of how a quartet of people is defined by their erotic impulses and inhibitions. Baton Rouge belle Ann is a repressed cheerleader who is now a repressed wife. Her husband John is a dimpled, haberdashing bayou tomcat, partner in a fancy law firm. Ann's caustic sister Cynthia, a punky bartender in cowgirl boots, is getting even with her prettier, more popular sister. All three are upset by the arrival of Graham, an old fraternity brother of John's whose "personal project" becomes the catalyst for these four to face their inner demons and reevaluate their relationships.
Note:Originally produced as a US motion picture in 1989.
Special features: Filmmaker's commentary [audio feature]; Theatrical trailer ( min.).
Videorecording.
Call Number:PN1995.9.M27 S39 2005 VideoDVD
9W9 D0001059 VideoDVD
Audience:
MPAA Rating: Rated R.
Awards:Winner, Cannes Film Festival 1989, Palm D'Or (Steven Soderbergh) , FIPRESCI Prize (International Critics Prize, Steven Soderbergh), Best Actor (James Spader).
ISBN:9780767812153
0767812158
Credits:Photographed by Walt Lloyd ; music by Cliff Martinez ; picture editing, Steven Soderbergh.
System Details:DVD; Region ; Dolby Digital 4.0, Dolby Digital 2.0 surround; widescreen presentation aspect ratio 1.85:1.
Cast:
James Spader (Graham), Andie MacDowell (Ann), Peter Gallagher (John), Laura San Giacomo (Cynthia), Ron Vawter (therapist).