In the Spirit (1990)
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Elaine May and Marlo Thomas star in this black comedy taking place in the black comedy capital of the world -- New York City. Elaine May plays Marianne Flan, who moves back to a nightmare New York City from Beverly Hills after her husband, Roger (Peter Falk), has been fired from his job. She hires ditzy psychic Reva Prosky (Marlo Thomas) to redecorate her apartment, and they end up being pursued by a crazed killer. They flee the city and end up at a new-age retreat in upstate New York. Jeannie Berlin, Elaine May's daughter, co-wrote the script with Laurie Jones and appears briefly as the Flan's strumpet neighbor. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi
- Starring:
- Elaine May, Marlo Thomas, (more)
- Director(s):
- Sandra Seacat
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
Synopsis of In the Spirit
Elaine May and Marlo Thomas star in this black comedy taking place in the black comedy capital of the world -- New York City. Elaine May plays Marianne Flan, who moves back to a nightmare New York City from Beverly Hills after her husband, Roger (Peter Falk), has been fired from his job. She hires ditzy psychic Reva Prosky (Marlo Thomas) to redecorate her apartment, and they end up being pursued by a crazed killer. They flee the city and end up at a new-age retreat in upstate New York. Jeannie Berlin, Elaine May's daughter, co-wrote the script with Laurie Jones and appears briefly as the Flan's strumpet neighbor. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi
Complete Cast of In the Spirit
- Elaine May - Marianne Flan
- Jeannie Berlin - Crystal
- Melanie Griffith - Lureen
- Chad Burton - Lt. Kelly
- Laurie Jones
- Hope Cameron
- Danny Davin
- Mark Boone, Jr.
- Gary Swanson
- Marlo Thomas - Reva Prosky
- Peter Falk - Roger Flan
- Olympia Dukakis - Sue
- Thurn Hoffman - Detective Pete Weber
- Michael Emil
- Rockets Redglare
- Christopher Durang
- Paula Herold
- Director(s):
- Sandra Seacat
- Writer(s):
- Jeannie Berlin, Laurie Jones
- Producer(s):
- Julian Schlossberg, Beverly Irby
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Strong Sexual Content, Violence, Not For Children, Profanity)
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