Trust(1990)
“A slightly twisted comedy.”
Overview
After being thrown away from home, pregnant high school dropout Maria meets Matthew, a highly educated and extremely moody electronics repairman. The two begin an unusual romance built on their sense of mutual admiration and trust.
Director
Hal Hartley
Studio
True Fiction Pictures
Budget
$700K
Cast
Adrienne Shelly
as Maria Coughlin
Martin Donovan
as Matthew Slaughter
Rebecca Nelson
as Jean Coughlin (as Merritt Nelson)
John MacKay
as Jim Slaughter
Edie Falco
as Peg Coughlin
Gary Sauer
as Anthony
Matt Malloy
as Ed
Suzanne Costollos
as Rachel
Jeff Howard
as Robert
Karen Sillas
as Nurse Paine
Tom Thon
as Deli Man
Mark Chandler Bailey
as Bruce (as M.C. Bailey)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1990
Runtime
1h 46m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$700K
Production Companies
True Fiction Pictures • Zenith Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Trust?▼
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What is Trust about?▼
After being thrown away from home, pregnant high school dropout Maria meets Matthew, a highly educated and extremely moody electronics repairman. The two begin an unusual romance built on their sense of mutual admiration and trust.
Who directed Trust?▼
Trust was directed by Hal Hartley and released in 1990. It is a drama, comedy, romance film.
How long is Trust?▼
Trust has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
Who stars in Trust?▼
The cast of Trust includes Adrienne Shelly as Maria Coughlin, Martin Donovan as Matthew Slaughter, Rebecca Nelson as Jean Coughlin (as Merritt Nelson), John MacKay as Jim Slaughter, Edie Falco as Peg Coughlin and more.
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