Safe (1995)
- Starring:
- Julianne Moore, Peter Friedman, (more)
- Director(s):
- Todd Haynes
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Category:
- Drama
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Todd Haynes presents a revisionist take on the paranoia thriller with this story of a Southern California housewife who suddenly falls victim to an inexplicable, apparently incurable illness. Carol White (Julianne Moore) lives with her husband and son in suburban comfort until she collapses one day, for no apparent reason. Her condition worsens in the weeks that follow, as she suffers from coughing fits, exhaustion, and spontaneous nose bleeds, triggered by sources as disparate as car exhaust, cologne, and the sun. Failing to find any medical explanation for her maladies, her doctor refers her to a psychiatrist, who suggests that her physical ailments are psychosomatic -- a theory echoed by her callous and increasingly frustrated husband. At her wits' end, Carol withdraws to an expensive New Age retreat for sufferers of "20th century disease," where the community's guru (Peter Friedman) champions a dubious regimen of diet, climate control, introspection, and self-love. ~ Michael Hastings, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 119 mins
Complete Cast:
- Julianne Moore - Carol White
- Xander Berkeley - Greg White
- Kate McGregor-Stewart - Claire
- John Apicella - Psychiatrist
- Brandon Cruz - Steve
- Ronnie Farer - Barbara
- Jessica Harper - Joyce
- Jodie Markell - Anita
- Gerrielani Miyazaki - Listener No. 2
- Dean Norris - Mover
- Francesca Roberts - Patient No. 2
- Mary Carver - Nell
- James Lyons - Cab Driver
- Steven Gilborn - Dr. Hubbard
- Lorna Scott - Marilyn
- Brendan Dolan - Patrolman
- Ravi Achar - Wrenwood Instructor
- Elinor O. Caplan - Patient
- Tricia Dong - Wrenwood Patient
- Wendy Gayle - Baby Shower Mother
- Mitchell Greenhill - Accompanist
- Sarah Scott Davis - Sarah
- Peter Friedman - Peter Dunning
- James LeGros - Chris
- Dana Anderson - Lynn
- Peter Crombie - Dr. Reynolds
- Frank Dent - Video Narrator
- Beth Grant - Becky (auditorium Speaker)
- Chauncey Leopardi - Rory
- Edith Meeks - Patient No. 1
- Susan Norman - Linda
- Jean Pflieger - Client's Wife
- Saachiko - Dry Cleaners Manager
- Allan Wasserman - Client
- Janel Moloney - Hairdresser
- April Grace - Susan
- Cassy Friel - Baby Shower Child
- Martha Velez-Johnson - Fulvia
- Julie Burgess - Aerobics Instructor
- Joe Comando - Exterminator
- Tim Gardner - Department Store Dispatcher
- Eleanor Graham - Singer
- Wendy Haynes - Waitress
- Jo Wilkinson - Listener
- Director(s):
- Todd Haynes
- Writer(s):
- Todd Haynes
- Producer(s):
- Denny Vachlioti, Christine Vachon, Lauren Zalaznick
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Adult Situations, Not For Children)
- Categories:
- Drama
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- 1995 - Safe - National Society of Film Critics - Best Director (Runner-up)
