Reckless (1995)

Director:

Norman René

Writer:

Craig Lucas (written by)

Release Date:

17 November 1995 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Fantasy

Plot Keywords:

Fictional Game Show | Mother Son Relationship | Embezzlement | Nun | Television Show

Cast

Mia Farrow	...	Rachel
Tony Goldwyn	...	Tom
Juana Barrios	...	Female Reporter Re: Fire
Mike Heibeck	...	Fireman
Vee Brown	...	Anchor Person Re: Jogger
Jack Gilpin	...	Weatherman
Scott Glenn	...	Lloyd
Mary-Louise Parker	...	Pooty
William Duell	...	Roy
Deborah Rush	...	Trish
Anthony Pagano	...	Small Boy In Therapy
Debra Monk	...	Therapist
Giancarlo Esposito	...	Host Tim Timko
Joanne Krispin	...	Beautiful Twin
Lisa Krispin	...	Beautiful Twin

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for complex psychological themes and some disturbing images.

Runtime:

91 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Certification:

Australia:M | USA:PG-13 (certificate #33841)

Filming Locations:

Georgetown, Connecticut, USA

Company:

Playhouse International Pictures

Trivia:

Reckless was first staged by The Production Company in 1983 under the direction of Norman René, who also directed the movie. It underwent some revisions and had other productions, with the first performance of the 1985 published version occurring on 14 September 1988 at New York's Circle Repertory Company, again directed by Norman René. More recently it had a Broadway revival. Previews began on 23 September 2004; the opening on 14 October 2004 and closing on 19 December 2004 after 77 total performances. Mary-Louise Parker who played Pooty in the movie, took the lead role as Rachel and Debra Monk repeated her movie role in the Broadway run.

Quotes:

Dr. Maden: I used to drive a school bus. You know that? And how many school bus drivers do you think become doctors? None... Except the ones who do.

Movie Connections:

Spoofs "Let's Make a Deal" (1963)

Soundtrack:

Jingle Bells

I loved this dark comedy.

Even though this was one of the strangest movies I have ever seen, it kept you wondering what could possibly happen next. I love most of Mary Louise Parker's performances and this was no different. She has the ability to bring so much to every character she plays. The movie follows Mia Farrow's character through various changes in her life and how she deals with each of them. It isn't an award winning movie by any means, but will make you think. I highly recommend it. I would have probably never stumbled across this movie if Tivo hadn't told me that Stephen Dorff was in it. Even though his part was very small I was glad that it brought me to the movie in the first place. I have to say that I'm happy to see that they are turning the movie into a Broadway play with Mary Louise Parker in the cast. I think it will be a must see.