Synopsis
Manhattan prosecutor Nick is charged with looking into the untimely death of city resident Matt, a musician who had AIDS. As she questions Matt's loyal family members — mother Lila and sister Dana — she comes to learn that his closest pal, health-care worker Brian, is an ardent believer in assisted suicide and that he threw Matt a big party before his death. This presents a dilemma for the humane but dutiful Nick.
The Event (2003) is a 1h 54min comedy feature film by Thom Fitzgerald. Manhattan prosecutor Nick is charged with looking into the untimely death of city resident Matt, a musician who had A...
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Festival History
- Berlin International Film Festival 2003 generic
- Sundance Film Festival 2003 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 2003 generic
- Tribeca Film Festival 2003 generic
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| Director | Thom Fitzgerald |
| Cast | Brent Carver (Brian Knight), Olympia Dukakis (Lila Shapiro), Jane Leeves (Mona Rothchild), Don McKellar (Matt Shapiro), Sarah Polley (Dana Shapiro), Parker Posey (Nick Devivo), Rejean Cournoyer (Rory Metzler), Cynthia Preston (Amy Eisner), Joanna Adler (Gaby Shapiro-Schnell), Dick Latessa (Uncle Leo), Christina Zorich (Judy Campbell), Ruth Moore (Dr. Fisher), Walter Borden (Fred), Chaz Thorne (Chris Devivo), Joan Orenstein (Angela DeVivo), Glen Grant (Andy Campbell), Gianna Marciante (Lilian Schnell), Jaclyn Markowitz (Amelia Schnell), Chris Barry (Third Little Maid), Ray Brimicombe (Desk Sergeant), Laura Cahoot (Bride), Linda Carvery (Doctor), Richard Donat (Undertaker), Chase Duffy (Assistant District Attorney), Tim Dunn (Ping Pong Player), Travis Ferris (NYPD Officer), Thom Fitzgerald (Vagimar Director), Robert Fucito (China Bob), Ian Gilmore (Second Little Maid), Steven Hillyer (Paramedic), Celeste Jankowski (String Quartet Member No.1), Tim Marback (Paramedic No. 2), Vicki McCarty (Princess Leia Kapui Schwartz), Carla Morton (Clinic Nurse), Ken Nagami (String Quartet Member No.2), Marcia Olsen (Sick Girl), Doug Pettigrew (Canadian Sailor), Walker Richards (Wedding Photographer), Susan Sayle (String Quartet Member No.3), Jamie Stevens (Bartender), Studio (Drag Queen), Darryl Tannahill (Detective), Miss Vicky (Drag Queen), Cecil Wright (City Clerk Official), Mike Younger (Cowboy), Theresa Zong (Grumpy Lady on Plane), Don Bottomley (Guy at Clinic / Patron at Club (uncredited)), Lawrence Willett (Lola (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Steven Hillyer, Thom Fitzgerald, Tim Marback |
| Producer | Bryan Hofbauer, Thom Fitzgerald |
| Executive producer | Christopher Zimmer, Jeff Sackman, Robert A. Flutie, Steven Hillyer, Tim Marback, Vicki McCarty |
| Cinematography | Thomas M. Harting |
| Editing | Christopher Cooper |
| Music | Christophe Beck |
| Production design | D'Arcy Poultney |
| Costumes | Mia Morgan, Sian Morris Ross |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
