Speechless (1994) Synopsis & Summary

Synopsis

A mix of political satire and a modern take on 1930's-style screwball comedy, this romance from director Ron Underwood was assumed by many to be based on the real-life relationship between liberal political consultant James Carville and conservative commentator Mary Matalin. Michael Keaton stars as Kevin, an insomniac who meets Julia (Geena Davis) in a store late one night as they haggle over the last bottle of sleeping pills. After spending a romantic evening together, Kevin and Julia each discover to their chagrin that the other is a rival speechwriter in a nasty New Mexico senatorial campaign. As the senate race heats up, the bickering pair tries to keep the relationship alive, but then Julia's ex-fiance Baghdad Bob Freed (Christopher Reeve), a network news foreign correspondent, shows up with the intention of renewing their relationship. - Karl Williams, All Movie Guide

Movie Info

Starring:
Michael Keaton, Geena Davis, Christopher Reeve, Bonnie Bedelia, Ernie Hudson
Theatrical Release Date:
12/16/1994
DVD Release Date:
12/26/2001
Rating:
PG-13
MPAA Reasons:
for one use of strong language.
Run Time:
99 min.
Production Co.:
MGM, United Artists
Director(s):
Ron Underwood
Genre(s):
Comedy, Drama
Themes:
On the Campaign Trail, Opposites Attract, Battle of the Sexes
Tone:
Matter-of-Fact, Talky, Stylish, Wry, Ironic
Keywords:
campaign, competition, enemy, love, media, politician, rival, romance, speech-writer, strife
Language:
English
Status:
DVD

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