In the Cut Synopsis & Summary

Synopsis

Jane Campion directs the erotic thriller In the Cut, based on the best-selling suspense novel by Susanna Moore. Set in New York City during the summertime, the film is centered on Frannie Avery (Meg Ryan), a middle-class English teacher in the midst of researching a book project about colloquial language. One night she accidentally witnesses a sexual situation involving a suspected killer, which may make her valuable to a police investigation. When Detective Malloy (Mark Ruffalo) comes to her apartment to interview her about a neighborhood murder, she becomes intensely attracted to him. Although they are not sure if they can completely trust each other, Frannie and Malloy start up a passionate love affair. Meanwhile, the killer remains on the loose and the list of suspects includes Malloy's partner, Rodriguez (Nick Damici), and Frannie's student Cornelius (Sharrieff Pugh). Jennifer Jason Leigh stars as Frannie's half-sister, Pauline. In the Cut was shown at the 2003 Toronto Film Festival. - Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide

Movie Info

Starring:
Meg Ryan, Mark Ruffalo, Kevin Bacon, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Nick Damici, Sharrieff Pughsee more cast »
Theatrical Release Date:
10/22/2003
DVD Release Date:
02/10/2004
Rating:
R
MPAA Reasons:
for strong sexuality including explicit dialogue, nudity, graphic crime scenes and language.
Run Time:
118 min.
Distributor(s):
Sony
Production Co.:
Laurie Parker, Pathé Distribution, Pathe Prods., Screen Gems
Director(s):
Jane Campion
Genre(s):
Action, Horror
Themes:
Serial Killers, Sibling Relationships, Murder Investigations, Dangerous Attraction
Tone:
Gloomy, Ominous, Sexy, Tense, Visceral, Disturbing, Moody
Keywords:
half-sister, homicide-detective, investigation, killer, murder, professor, sex, sexual-attraction
Country of Origin:
USA - Limited (10-22-2003)
Language:
English
Status:
DVD

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