Beyond Therapy (film)
| Beyond Therapy | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Robert Altman |
| Written by |
Robert Altman Christopher Durang (play) |
| Starring | |
| Music by |
Gabriel Yared George Gershwin |
| Cinematography | Pierre Mignot |
| Edited by |
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| Distributed by | New World Pictures |
Release dates | 1987 |
Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Beyond Therapy is a 1987 American comedy film written and directed by Robert Altman, based on the play of the same name by Christopher Durang.
Plot
The film focuses on Prudence and Bruce, two Manhattanites who are seeking stable romantic relationships with the help of their respective psychiatrists, lecherous Stuart and scatterbrained Charlotte, each of whom suggests the patient place a personal ad. Their first meeting proves to be a disaster, but when they reunite sparks begin to fly. Complications ensue when bisexual Bruce's jealous live-in lover Bob decides to assert himself and do everything possible to maintain his status quo.
Cast
- Julie Hagerty as Prudence
- Jeff Goldblum as Bruce
- Glenda Jackson as Charlotte
- Tom Conti as Stuart
- Christopher Guest as Bob
- Geneviève Page as Zizi
- Cris Campion as Andrew
- Sandrine Dumas as Cindy
- Bertrand Bonvoisin as Le Gérant
- Nicole Evans as The Cashier
- Louis-Marie Taillefer as Le Chef
- Matthew Leonard-Lesniak as Mr. Bean
- Laure Killing as Charlie
Production
According to Durang, both he and Altman wrote separate screenplays. Ultimately, Durang's script was rewritten substantially by Altman with Durang later describing the project as "a very unhappy experience and outcome."[1]
Despite its New York City setting, the film was made in Paris, where director Robert Altman was living at the time.
References
- ↑ Durang, Christopher. "Christopher Durang – Film and TV Writings". Retrieved September 8, 2013.
External links
- Beyond Therapy at the Internet Movie Database
- Beyond Therapy at AllMovie
- New York Times review
- Roger Ebert review