Bitter Moon (1992)
- Starring:
- Peter Coyote, Emmanuelle Seigner, (more)
- Director(s):
- Roman Polanski
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Bitter Moon
A perverse, dark-humored comedy drama, Bitter Moon crosses the line into intentional camp more often than not in its tale of a kinky cripple Oscar (Peter Coyote) and his beautiful wife Mimi (Emmanuelle Seigner). Oscar ensnares a proper British man, Nigel (Hugh Grant) on an ocean-liner and makes him listen to the twisted tale of his relationship with Mimi (related in lengthy flashbacks) and how erotic obsession turned to homicidal hatred. Nigel is married to Fiona (Kristin Scott-Thomas), but is captivated by Mimi and listens to Oscar's grotesque stories because of his fascination. Naturally, the whole thing ends in tragedy, but it's wicked fun getting there, as director Roman Polanski paces the film quite well and the cast (particularly Coyote) is wonderful. ~ Robert Firsching, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 139 mins
Complete Cast of Bitter Moon
- Peter Coyote - Oscar
- Hugh Grant - Nigel
- Victor Banerjee - Mr. Singh
- Smilja Mihailovitch - Bridge Player
- Geoffrey Carey - Neighbor with Dog
- Richard Dieux - Partygoer
- Olivia Brunaux - Cindy
- Emmanuelle Seigner - Mimi
- Kristin Scott Thomas - Fiona
- Patrick Albenque - Steward
- Boris Bergman - Oscar's Friend
- Stockard Channing - Beverly
- Robert Benmussa - Flight Dispatcher
- Charlene - Hooker
- Director(s):
- Roman Polanski
- Writer(s):
- John Brownjohn, Gérard Brach, Roman Polanski
- Producer(s):
- Roman Polanski
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Not For Children)
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