@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Alex Owens, a young woman juggling between two odd jobs, aspires to become a successful ballet dancer. Nick, who is her boss and lover, supports and encourages her to fulfil her dream.
Quick Stats
6.5
TMDB Rating
1,629
Votes
1h 35m
Runtime
$7.0M
Budget
$201.5M
Box Office
2879%
Return
Key Crew
DirectorAdrian Lyne
WriterThomas Hedley Jr.
CinematographyDonald Peterman
ComposerGiorgio Moroder
EditorBud S. Smith
Production DesignCharles Rosen
Produced by
Paramount PicturesDon Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer FilmsThe Guber-Peters CompanyPolygram Pictures
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Jennifer Beals
Alex Owens
Michael Nouri
Nick Hurley
Sunny Johnson
Jeanie Szabo
Kyle T. Heffner
Richie
Cynthia Rhodes
Tina Tech
Lee Ving
Johnny C.
Ron Karabatsos
Jake Mawby
Lilia Skala
Hanna Long
Philip Bruns
Frank Szabo
Micole Mercurio
Rosemary Szabo
Malcolm Danare
Cecil
Belinda Bauer
Katie Hurley
Lucy Lee Flippin
Secretary
Durga McBroom
Heels
Liz Sagal
Sunny
