Blue Velvet (1986)

Synopsis of Blue Velvet

Director David Lynch crafted this hallucinogenic mystery-thriller that probes beneath the cheerful surface of suburban America to discover sadomasochistic violence, corruption, drug abuse, crime and perversion. Kyle Maclachlan stars as Jeffrey Beaumont, a square-jawed young man who returns to his picture-perfect small town when his father suffers a stroke. Walking through a field near his home, Jeff discovers a severed human ear, which he immediately brings to the police. Their disinterest sparks Jeff's curiosity, and he is soon drawn into a dangerous drama that's being played out by a lounge singer, Dorothy Vallens (Isabella Rossellini) and the ether-addicted Frank Booth (Dennis Hopper). The sociopathic Booth has kidnapped Dorothy's young son and is using the child as a bargaining chip to repeatedly beat, humiliate and rape Dorothy. Though he's drawn to the virginal, wholesome Sandy Williams (Laura Dern), Jeff is also aroused by Dorothy and in trying to aid her, he discovers his dark side. As the film nears its conclusion, our hero learns that many more indivduals are tacitly involved with Frank, including a suave, lip-synching singer, Ben (Dean Stockwell), who is minding the kidnapped boy. Director Lynch explored many similar themes of the "disease" lying just under the surface of the small town, all-American façade in his later television series Twin Peaks (1990-91). ~ Karl Williams, Rovi

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Theatrical Feature Running Time:

121 mins

Director(s):

David Lynch

Writer(s):

David Lynch

Producer(s):

Fred Caruso

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Not For Children, Strong Sexual Content, Graphic Violence, Profanity, Substance Abuse, Nudity)

Categories:

Mystery & Suspense

• 1986 - Independent Spirit Awards - Best Actress
• 1985 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Director
• 1985 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Supporting Actor
• 1985 - National Society of Film Critics - Best Picture
• 1985 - National Society of Film Critics - Best Supporting Actor
• 1985 - National Society of Film Critics - Best Director

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