Short Cuts(1993)
“From two American masters comes a movie like no other”
Overview
Many loosely connected characters cross paths in this film, based on the stories of Raymond Carver. Waitress Doreen Piggot accidentally runs into a boy with her car. Soon after walking away, the child lapses into a coma. While at the hospital, the boy's grandfather tells his son, Howard, about his past affairs. Meanwhile, a baker starts harassing the family when they fail to pick up the boy's birthday cake.
Director
Robert Altman
Studio
Spelling Films International
Budget
$12M
Revenue
$6M
Cast
Andie MacDowell
as Ann Finnigan
Bruce Davison
as Howard Finnigan
Jack Lemmon
as Paul Finnigan
Tim Robbins
as Gene Shepard
Julianne Moore
as Marian Wyman
Tom Waits
as Earl Piggot
Lily Tomlin
as Doreen Piggot
Fred Ward
as Stuart Kane
Chris Penn
as Jerry Kaiser
Frances McDormand
as Betty Weathers
Madeleine Stowe
as Sherri Shepard
Jennifer Jason Leigh
as Lois Kaiser
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1993
Runtime
3h 8m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$12M
Box Office
$6M
Production Companies
Spelling Films International • Avenue Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Short Cuts?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Short Cuts (1993).
What is Short Cuts about?▼
Many loosely connected characters cross paths in this film, based on the stories of Raymond Carver. Waitress Doreen Piggot accidentally runs into a boy with her car. Soon after walking away, the child lapses into a coma. While at the hospital, the boy's grandfather tells his son, Howard, about his past affairs. Meanwhile, a baker starts harassing the family when they fail to pick up the boy's birthday cake.
Who directed Short Cuts?▼
Short Cuts was directed by Robert Altman and released in 1993. It is a drama, comedy film.
How long is Short Cuts?▼
Short Cuts has a runtime of 3 hours and 8 minutes (188 minutes total).
Who stars in Short Cuts?▼
The cast of Short Cuts includes Andie MacDowell as Ann Finnigan, Bruce Davison as Howard Finnigan, Jack Lemmon as Paul Finnigan, Tim Robbins as Gene Shepard, Julianne Moore as Marian Wyman and more.
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