Netherlands / Jan 31, 1983 / International Film Festival Rotterdam
A sensual, tender, and provocative love story
1h 53min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
Lianna's life is a succession of domestic errands and boring faculty parties, however her heaviest cross to bear is dealing with her waning marriage to Dick. In order to find intellectual stimulus, Lianna takes a college extension child-psychology course taught by Ruth. When Lianna catches Dick having an affair with a young coed, she finds comfort and eventually true love in the arms of Ruth. However, this comes with a price as everything in her life is turned upside down.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Stephen Mendillo | Bob |
| Betsy Julia Robinson | Cindy |
| Nancy Mette | Kim |
| Maggie Renzi | Sheila |
| Madelyn Coleman | Mrs Hennessy |
| Robyn Reeves | Job Applicant |
| Chris Elliott | Lighting Assistant |
| Marta Renzi | Dancer |
| D. David Porter | Dancer |
| Rochelle Oliver | Betty |
| Nancy-Elizabeth Kammer | Liz |
| Jean Passanante | Rose |
| Maggie Task | Evelyn |
| Marisa Smith | Dick's Student |
| Amanda Carlin | Dick's Student |
| Madeline Lee | Supermarket Customer |
| Deborah Taylor | Receptionist |
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| Jeffrey Nelson | The Man (uncredited) |
Genres
DramaRomance
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Lianna |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Winwood Company |
| Release date | 19 gennaio 1983 |
| Production | Jeffrey Nelson, Maggie Renzi, Lauren Wingate, Douglas McKenna |
| Writer | John Sayles |
| Casting | Barbara Shapiro |
| Editing | John Sayles, Prudence Arndt, Sarah Holt |
| Cinematography | Austin De Besche, John Tintori, Fred Burnham, Jay Hamilton, Ellen Leo, Michael Preston, Lucia Munguia, Victoria Ann Ceasar, Frank Coleman |
| Assistant directors | Carolyn Brooks, Carol Dysinger, Adam Brooks, John Sayles |
| Lighting | David Arndt |
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| Camera operators | Frank Coleman, John Tintori, Fred Burnham, Jay Hamilton, Ellen Leo, Michael Preston, Lucia Munguia, Victoria Ann Ceasar, Austin De Besche |
| Additional photography | John Tintori, Fred Burnham, Jay Hamilton, Ellen Leo, Michael Preston, Lucia Munguia, Victoria Ann Ceasar, Frank Coleman, Austin De Besche |
| Production design | Melissa Binder, Jeanne McDonnell, Dena Roth |
| Art direction | Melissa Binder, Jeanne McDonnell, Dena Roth |
| Set decoration | Dena Roth, Melissa Binder, Jeanne McDonnell |
| Music | Mason Daring, Aaron Nathanson, Thomas Brandau, Wayne Wadhams, Fred Burnham |
| Sound | Mason Daring, Aaron Nathanson, Thomas Brandau, Wayne Wadhams, Fred Burnham |
| Costume design | Louise Martinez, Cynthia Flynt, James Sarzotti |
| Makeup | Louise Martinez, Cynthia Flynt, James Sarzotti |
| Hairstyling | Louise Martinez, Cynthia Flynt, James Sarzotti |
| Budget | 300.000 € |
| Revenue | 1.530.839 € |
Release dates
Premiere
France / May 07, 1983 / Cannes Film Festival
Theatrical release
United States / Jan 19, 1983 / R
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