Short Cuts
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “From two American masters comes a movie like no other”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Director
- Robert Altman
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Andie MacDowellAnn Finnigan
Bruce DavisonHoward Finnigan
Jack LemmonPaul Finnigan
Tim RobbinsGene Shepard
Julianne MooreMarian Wyman
Tom WaitsEarl Piggot
Lily TomlinDoreen Piggot
Fred WardStuart Kane
Chris PennJerry Kaiser
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- When was Short Cuts released?
- Short Cuts was released on October 1, 1993.
- How long is Short Cuts?
- Short Cuts has a runtime of 3h 8m.
- Where can I track Short Cuts?
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