The New Age (1994)
Ausgerechnet in dem Augenblick, als ein Mann seinen lukrativen Job kündigt, verliert seine Frau auch ihren, so daß die Ehepartner unvermittelt vor einem finanziellen Problem stehen. Die wirtschaftliche Krise offenbart den ruinösen Zustand ihrer Ehe. Versuche, in anderen Bereichen Fuß zu fassen, erweisen sich als Flops. Am Ende scheint der Doppelselbstmord die einzige Lösung. Ein kammerspielartig entwickeltes Melodram, mit schwarzem Humor inszeniert, das konsequent schildert, wie Menschen ihre geistige und emotionale Leere im Konsumrausch zu vergessen versuchen. Die Kälte der Inszenierung entspricht der Scheinwelt der Oberflächenreize, verweigert aber zugleich auch menschliche Dimensionen.
Der Regisseur: Michael Tolkin
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Peter Weller as Peter Witner |
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Judy Davis as Katherine Witner |
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Patrick Bauchau as Jean Levy |
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Rachel Rosenthal as Sarah Friedberg |
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Adam West as Jeff Witner |
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Paula Marshall as Alison Gale |
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Bruce Ramsay as Misha |
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Tanya Pohlkotte as Bettina |
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Susan Traylor as Ellen Saltonstall |
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Patricia Heaton as Anna |
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John Diehl as Lyle |
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Maureen Mueller as Laura |
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Sandra Seacat as Mary Netter |
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Samuel L. Jackson as Dale Deveaux |
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Audra Lindley as Sandi Rego |
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Corbin Bernsen as Kevin Bulasky |
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Jonathan Hadary as Paul Hartmann |
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Lily Mariye as Sue |
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Kimberley Kates as Other Catherine |
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María Ellingsen as Hilly |
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Kelly Miracco as Carol |
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Rebecca Staab as Woman Customer |
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Alexander Pourtash as Man Customer |
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Scott Layne as Swimmer |
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Mary Kane as Tina Bulasky |
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Patrick Dollaghan as Chet |
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Jeff Celentano as Tab |
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Lisa Pescia as Nova Trainee |
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Victoria Baker as Victoria |
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Bob Flanagan as Bob |
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Nicole Nagel as Rich German |
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Dana Kaminski as Andrea |
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Cheri Gaulke as Pagan Woman |
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Jack Blessing as (voice) |
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Thomas Brunelle as (voice) |
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June Christopher as (voice) |
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Kenneth Danziger as (voice) |
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Leigh French as (voice) |
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Christie Mellor as (voice) |
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Arnold F. Turner as (voice) |
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Gigi Vorgan as (voice) |
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D. Danny Warhol as Telemarketer (uncredited) |
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Rayder Woods as Katherine's Boy Toy (uncredited) |
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Dana Hollowell as Emily |
| Directing | Michael Tolkin | Director |
| Production | Keith Addis | Producer |
| Production | Oliver Stone | Executive Producer |
| Art | Claire Jenora Bowin | Set Decoration |
| Production | Deborah Aquila | Casting |
| Production | Iya Labunka | Co-Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Richard Shissler | Costume Design |
| Editing | Suzanne Fenn | Editor |
| Art | Robin Standefer | Production Design |
| Art | Kenneth Hardy | Art Direction |
| Production | Alison Balian | Associate Producer |
| Production | Janet Yang | Co-Producer |
| Production | Arnon Milchan | Executive Producer |
| Production | Nick Wechsler | Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Deborah K. Larsen | Makeup Department Head |
| Writing | Michael Tolkin | Writer |
| Camera | John J. Campbell | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Mark Mothersbaugh | Original Music Composer |
