You Can Thank Me Later (1998)
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Shimon Dotan directed this Canadian comedy-drama from Oren Safdie's screenplay based on Safdie's play, Hyper-Allergenic, set in a hospital room where a dysfunctional family awaits the results of surgery. Shirley Cooperberg (Ellen Burstyn) heads a Montreal Jewish family, and during her husband's operation, her brood arrives at the hospital -- failed writer Eli (Ted Levine), neurotic Susan (Amanda Plummer), and successful theatrical producer Edward (Mark Blum). Edward's wife Linda (Macha Grenon) is also present, as is Eli's ex, Diane (Mary McDonnell). An onslaught of one-liners find targets amid sibling rivalries and angst-ridden animosities. Shown at the 1998 Montreal Film Festival. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi
- Starring:
- Ellen Burstyn, Amanda Plummer, (more)
- Director(s):
- Shimon Dotan
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of You Can Thank Me Later
Shimon Dotan directed this Canadian comedy-drama from Oren Safdie's screenplay based on Safdie's play, Hyper-Allergenic, set in a hospital room where a dysfunctional family awaits the results of surgery. Shirley Cooperberg (Ellen Burstyn) heads a Montreal Jewish family, and during her husband's operation, her brood arrives at the hospital -- failed writer Eli (Ted Levine), neurotic Susan (Amanda Plummer), and successful theatrical producer Edward (Mark Blum). Edward's wife Linda (Macha Grenon) is also present, as is Eli's ex, Diane (Mary McDonnell). An onslaught of one-liners find targets amid sibling rivalries and angst-ridden animosities. Shown at the 1998 Montreal Film Festival. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 110 mins
Complete Cast of You Can Thank Me Later
- Ellen Burstyn - Shirley Cooperberg
- Ted Levine - Eli Cooperberg
- Mary McDonnell - Diane
- Jacob Tierney - Simon Cooperberg
- Macha Grenon - Linda
- Dorothee Berryman - Art Patron
- Amanda Plummer - Susan Cooperberg
- Mark Blum - Edward Cooperberg
- Geneviève Bujold - Joelle
- Roc Lafortune - TV Repairman
- Genevieve Brouillette - Nurse
- Director(s):
- Shimon Dotan
- Writer(s):
- Oren Safdie
- Producer(s):
- Netaya Anbar, Shimon Dotan
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