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Theatrical Release Date:
10/01/1999
DVD Release Date:
10/24/2000
Run Time:
120min.
Starring:
Director(s):
Distributor(s):
Dream Works
MPAA Rating:
R for strong sexuality, language, violence and drug content.
Genre(s):
Comedy,Drama
Plot: Noted theater director Sam Mendes, who was responsible for the acclaimed 1998 revival of Cabaret and Nicole Kidman's turn in The Blue Room, made his motion picture debut with this film about the dark side of an American family, and about the nature ... Read More
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