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The Myth of Fingerprints

  • 19971997
  • RR
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
2.6K
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The Myth of Fingerprints (1997)
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance
A few days spent in close proximity to each other soon leads to family secrets and old resentments being revealed, which threaten to splinter an already dysfunctional family.A few days spent in close proximity to each other soon leads to family secrets and old resentments being revealed, which threaten to splinter an already dysfunctional family.A few days spent in close proximity to each other soon leads to family secrets and old resentments being revealed, which threaten to splinter an already dysfunctional family.
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
2.6K
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  • Director
    • Bart Freundlich
  • Writer
    • Bart Freundlich
  • Stars
    • Julianne Moore
    • Roy Scheider
    • Noah Wyle
Top credits
  • Director
    • Bart Freundlich
  • Writer
    • Bart Freundlich
  • Stars
    • Julianne Moore
    • Roy Scheider
    • Noah Wyle
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 38User reviews
    • 32Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 9 nominations

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    Blythe Danner and Roy Scheider in The Myth of Fingerprints (1997)
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    Julianne Moore
    Julianne Moore
    • Miaas Mia
    Roy Scheider
    Roy Scheider
    • Halas Hal
    Noah Wyle
    Noah Wyle
    • Warrenas Warren
    Randee Allen
    • Waitressas Waitress
    Arija Bareikis
    Arija Bareikis
    • Daphneas Daphne
    Justin Barreto
    • Young Jakeas Young Jake
    Chris Bauer
    Chris Bauer
    • Jerryas Jerry
    Nicholas Bourgeois
    • Young Warrenas Young Warren
    Tom Cumler
    • Man at Train Stationas Man at Train Station
    Blythe Danner
    Blythe Danner
    • Lenaas Lena
    Hope Davis
    Hope Davis
    • Margaretas Margaret
    Christopher Duva
    • Tomas Tom
    Kelsey Gunn
    • Young Leighas Young Leigh
    Laurel Holloman
    Laurel Holloman
    • Leighas Leigh
    Brian Kerwin
    Brian Kerwin
    • Elliotas Elliot
    James Le Gros
    James Le Gros
    • Cezanneas Cezanne
    • (as James LeGros)
    Polly Pelletier
    • Young Miaas Young Mia
    Pam Jack
    • Bookstore Womanas Bookstore Woman
    • (as Pamela Polhemus)
    • Director
      • Bart Freundlich
    • Writer
      • Bart Freundlich
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    Storyline

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    An ambitious debut for writer/director Bart Freundlich charting the unrest with a family who gather together for Thanksgiving Day. —Jonathan Fox
    • hunt
    • woodpile
    • gym
    • reference to the scream of the rabbit
    • setting the table
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    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for sexuality and language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Actress Julianne Moore and director Bart Freundlich met while filming this picture. Moore has said that one week after the shooting started they were together. They were married and have had two children.
    • Quotes

      Jake: I know your true passion theory about two people destined to be together, but we can't all be filled with that much faith, trust and emotion. It just means if you have someone you're not alone. You're not going to find that in some fairy tale romance. Sometimes you have to sit through low times where you don't necessarily feel overwhelmingly, totally in love all the time.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Game/The End of Violence/L.A. Confidential/The Disappearance of Garcia Lorca (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      I Like It Like This
      Written by David Bridie and John Phillips

      Performed by David Bridie and John Phillips

      Published by Winnie Music / Pig Pen Music / WB Music Corp (ASCAP) / Mushroom Music (APRA)

      Courtesy of Mushroom Records

    User reviews38

    Review
    Top review
    Superbly Acted, Great Film
    There was something about this 90 minute film that made it seem much more longer. But that was okay - that's what it is like to spend holidays with family. This movie portrays family life well - and the dysfunctionality at its finest. there is so much to the subtle glances and gestures between the family members that you know there is something going on. There are no surprises, there are no real screaming matches, there is however a coldness and a need to just levae things as they are without hope and reconciliation, cause maybe it's just not worth fighting for. This movie shows it well. The greatest thing about this movie is the acting. It is superb! the family fits nicely togther and each actor plays their character well. You have the kid sister, the overbearing father, the bitter older sister, the withdrawn older brother and the successful younger brother, and the mother who unites them all. they all come togther to create subtle tension and a great film!!
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    • Juby
    • Mar 18, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 17, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony's Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Parmak İzi Efsanesi
    • Filming locations
      • Andover, Maine, USA
    • Production companies
      • Eureka Pictures
      • Good Machine
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $2,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $523,025
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $30,533
      • Sep 21, 1997
    • Gross worldwide
      • $523,025
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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