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Still from What Happened Was... — What Happened Was... (1994) — Tom NoonanPhotographed by Joe DeSalvo

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Tom Noonan

What Happened Was...

English / 1994 / 1h 31m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Comedy Romance

Letterboxd: 4.01/5·14.1K ratings·5.2K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

Jackie and Michael are coworkers at a large law firm. They decide to meet at Jackie's for dinner one night.

Included in
May 2021
Position 92

Credits

Crew

DirectorTom Noonan

WriterTom Noonan

CinematographerJoe DeSalvo

ComposerTom Noonan

EditorTom Noonan

Producer

Cast

Karen Sillasas Jackie Marsh

Tom Noonanas Michael

What Happened Was... (1994) | Criteria