Suture (1994)
- Starring:
- Dennis Haysbert, Mel Harris, (more)
- Director(s):
- Scott McGehee, David Siegel, (more
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Category:
- Mystery & Suspense
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Suture, Scott McGehee and David Siegel's self-conscious exploration of identity and individuality, evokes a flashy remake of Edward D. Wood Jr.'s Jail Bait. Dennis Haysbert and Michael Harris play half-brothers Clay and Vincent Towers. Clay travels to Phoenix to meet with Vincent, whom he hasn't seen in years. Upon seeing one another, they are amazed at their resemblance to each other. Clay remarks, "Isn't it remarkable how much we look alike?" The problem is they look nothing alike: Clay is a black man who could pass for a Dallas Cowboys linebacker, while Vincent resembles Ralph Nader. Nevertheless, after their reunion, the characters in the film have trouble distinguishing between the two, which is good for Vincent. Responsible for a murder, Vincent decides to fake his own death by substituting Clay for himself -- since no one will notice the old switcheroo. Vincent arranges for Clay's body to be discovered in the aftermath of an automobile explosion. Then Vincent can flee and start a new life. Unfortunately for Vincent, Clay survives the accident. Swaddled in bandages and ointments, Clay is attended to by the beautiful Renee Descartes (Mel Harris), a plastic surgeon who busily reconstructs his face. At the same time, his psychiatrist Dr. Max Shimono (Sab Shimono) tries to reconstruct his memories. Before the healing process ends, Vincent tries to get to Clay and make sure that this time he really dies. ~ Paul Brenner, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 96 mins
Complete Cast:
- Dennis Haysbert - Clay Arlington
- Sab Shimono - Dr. Max Shinoda
- Michael Harris - Vincent Towers
- Fran Ryan - Mrs. Lucerne
- Sam Smiley - Doctor
- Laura Groppe - Sportswoman
- Mary Scheer - Witness
- Mel Harris - Renee Descartes
- Dina Merrill - Alice Jameson
- David Graf - Lt. Weismann
- John Ingle - Sidney Callahan
- Sally Dennison
- Patrick Rush
- Sandy Gibbons - Sidney Callahan
- Director(s):
- David Siegel, Scott McGehee
- Writer(s):
- David Siegel, Scott McGehee
- Producer(s):
- Scott McGehee, Michele Halberstadt, David Siegel
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Sexual Situations, Not For Children, Adult Language, Violence)
- Categories:
- Mystery & Suspense
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- 1993 - Suture - Sundance Film Festival - Best Cinematography - Dramatic
