Love Liza (2002)
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Love Liza is a psychological drama about a man trying to come to terms with his wife's suicide. Wilson Joel (Phillip Seymour Hoffman) is searching for answers as to why his wife, Liza, killed herself. He is unable to bring himself to read the suicide note Liza left behind. Instead of facing his demons, Wilson becomes addicted to sniffing gasoline. Kathy Bates co-stars as Liza's mother. This film was written by the star's brother Gordy Hoffman, and directed by newcomer Todd Louiso. Love Liza was screened at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
- Starring:
- Philip Seymour Hoffman, Kathy Bates, (more)
- Director(s):
- Todd Louiso
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Love Liza
Love Liza is a psychological drama about a man trying to come to terms with his wife's suicide. Wilson Joel (Phillip Seymour Hoffman) is searching for answers as to why his wife, Liza, killed herself. He is unable to bring himself to read the suicide note Liza left behind. Instead of facing his demons, Wilson becomes addicted to sniffing gasoline. Kathy Bates co-stars as Liza's mother. This film was written by the star's brother Gordy Hoffman, and directed by newcomer Todd Louiso. Love Liza was screened at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 89 mins
Complete Cast of Love Liza
- Philip Seymour Hoffman - Wilson Joel
- Jack Kehler - Denny
- Stephen Tobolowsky - Tom Bailey
- Jim Wise
- Wayne Duvall - Shane
- Terry Loughlin - High School Principal #2
- Joanne Pankow - Emily
- Kathy Bates - Mary Ann Bankhead
- Sarah Koskoff - Maura Haas
- Erika Alexander - Brenda
- Kevin Breznahan - Jim
- Shannon Holt - Angela Ryan
- J.D. Walsh - Bern
- Ann Morgan - Liza Joel
- Director(s):
- Todd Louiso
- Writer(s):
- Gordy Hoffman
- Producer(s):
- Jefrey Roda, Chris Hanley, Ruth Charny
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Brief Nudity, Adult Situations, Not For Children, Drug Content, Adult Language)
- 2001 - Sundance Film Festival - Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award
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