Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle(1994)
“New York in the 1920's. The only place to be was the Algonquin, and the only person to know was Dorothy Parker.”
Overview
Dorothy Parker remembers the heyday of the Algonquin Round Table, a circle of friends whose barbed wit, like hers, was fueled by alcohol and flirted with despair.
Director
Alan Rudolph
Studio
Fine Line Features
Cast
Jennifer Jason Leigh
as Dorothy Parker
Campbell Scott
as Robert Benchley
Matthew Broderick
as Charles MacArthur
Peter Gallagher
as Alan Campbell
Jennifer Beals
as Gertrude Benchley
Andrew McCarthy
as Eddie Parker
Wallace Shawn
as Horatio Byrd
Martha Plimpton
as Jane Grant
Sam Robards
as Harold Ross
Lili Taylor
as Edna Ferber
James Le Gros
as Deems Taylor
Gwyneth Paltrow
as Paula Hunt
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1994
Runtime
2h 5m
Language
English
Rating
5.9 / 10
Production Companies
Fine Line Features • Miramax
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Where can I watch Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle (1994).
What is Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle about?▼
Dorothy Parker remembers the heyday of the Algonquin Round Table, a circle of friends whose barbed wit, like hers, was fueled by alcohol and flirted with despair.
Who directed Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle?▼
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle was directed by Alan Rudolph and released in 1994. It is a drama film.
How long is Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle?▼
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
Who stars in Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle?▼
The cast of Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle includes Jennifer Jason Leigh as Dorothy Parker, Campbell Scott as Robert Benchley, Matthew Broderick as Charles MacArthur, Peter Gallagher as Alan Campbell, Jennifer Beals as Gertrude Benchley and more.
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