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      Short Cuts

      1993, Comedy/Drama, 3h 9m

      60 Reviews 10,000+ Ratings

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      Robert Altman's ensemble drama deftly integrates its disparate characters and episodes into a funny, poignant, emotionally satisfying whole. Read critic reviews

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      Movie Info

      Many loosely connected characters cross paths in this film, based on the stories of Raymond Carver. Waitress Doreen Piggot (Lily Tomlin) accidentally runs into a boy with her car. Soon after walking away, the child lapses into a coma. While at the hospital, the boy's grandfather (Jack Lemmon) tells his son, Howard (Bruce Davison), about his past affairs. Meanwhile, a baker (Lyle Lovett) starts harassing the family when they fail to pick up the boy's birthday cake.

      • Rating: R

      • Genre: Comedy, Drama

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: Robert Altman

      • Producer: Cary Brokaw

      • Writer: Robert Altman, Frank Barhydt

      • Release Date (Theaters):  wide

      • Release Date (DVD):

      • Box Office (Gross USA): $6.1M

      • Runtime:

      • Distributor: Argentina Video Home, Artificial Eye

      • Production Co: Fine Line Features, Avenue Pictures Productions

      • Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo

      Cast & Crew

      Andie MacDowell
      Bruce Davison
      Julianne Moore
      Matthew Modine
      Lily Tomlin
      Tom Waits
      Chris Penn
      Lyle Lovett
      Huey Lewis
      Buck Henry
      Fred Ward
      Anne Archer
      Tim Robbins
      Madeleine Stowe
      Peter Gallagher
      Lori Singer
      Frances McDormand
      Annie Ross
      Robert Altman
      Frank Barhydt
      Scott Bushnell
      Gavin Friday
      Mark Isham
      Walt Lloyd
      Suzy Elmiger
      Stephen Altman
      Jerry Fleming
      Susan Emshwiller

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      • Oct 08, 2015

        Short Cuts is a film of many quirks. It is a big film that feels like a little one. It is a dark film that feels light. If you want an indication as to whether you will enjoy the film, check out the cast. I rate this film up mainly because I love watching these actors act. I don't believe the length is a problem because it is the type of film that is very easy to stop and then pick right back up again without losing a beat.

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      • Oct 05, 2012

        This "companion" piece to the Player inconsistent. Sometimes it has the charm of The Player but ultimately the work is not cohesive enough.

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      • Sep 01, 2012

        Altman and his co-writer do a tremendous job at mixing R. Carver's shorts stories and making them relevant together. They should have won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. The final product is a bunch of engaging intertwining stories set in L.A. The acting is solid and the tone is perfect. Just like Carver's short stories, there is no real ending, which is a clever adaptation decision in my opinion. A threat for both fans of Altman AND Carver.

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      • Feb 01, 2012

        The best american film of the 90's.

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