A New York City writing professor, Frannie Avery, has an affair with a police detective who is investigating the murder of a beautiful young woman in her neighborhood.

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Starring Jennifer Jason Leigh
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New York Stories
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September 2021
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Additions: January 2020
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Directed by Jane Campion

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Credits

Crew

DirectorJane Campion

WriterSusanna Moore, Jane Campion, Stavros Kazantzidis

CinematographerDion Beebe

ComposerHilmar Örn Hilmarsson

EditorAlexandre de Franceschi

ProducerLaurie Parker, Nicole Kidman

Cast

Meg Ryanas Frannie Avery

Mark Ruffaloas Giovanni A. Malloy

Jennifer Jason Leighas Pauline

Nick Damicias Detective Rodriguez

Sharrieff Pughas Cornelius Webb

Heather Litteeras Angela Sands

Michael Nuccioas Frannie's Young Father

Allison Negaas Young Father's Fiancee

Dominick Ariesas Attentive Husband

Susan Gardneras Perfect Wife

Daniel T. Boothas Luther Wilker Red Turtle Bartender

Yaani King Mondscheinas Frannie's Student

Frank Hartsas Frannie's Student

Sebastian Sozzias Frannie's Student

Zach Wegneras Frannie's Student

Patrice O'Nealas Hector

Arthur J. Nascarellaas Captain Crosley

Funda Duvalas Baby Doll Bartender

Theo Koganas Baby Doll Bartender

Sandy Vitalas Baby Doll Dancer

Double Feature

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Sweetie1989

Both directed by Jane Campion

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An Angel at My Table1990Both directed by Jane Campion
An Exercise in Discipline: Peel1982Both directed by Jane Campion

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