from New Line Cinema and Jersey Films
Directed by
Richard LaGravenese (the writer of "The Bridges of Madison
County")
Starring
Danny DeVito ... Pat
Holly Hunter ... Judith Nelson
Queen Latifah
Martin Donovan
Rachael Leigh Cook ... young Judith
Richard Schiff
Lin Shaye
Written by
Anton Chekov (story)
Richard LaGravenese
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"Academy Award® winner Holly Hunter and Danny
DeVito star in this adult comedy about a woman who begins to
discover her place in the world througha series of surprising
new relationships. Written and directed by Richard LaGravenese,
the acclaimed writer of the "The Bridges of Madison County"and
"The Fisher King", the film is produced by Jersey Films.
Judith Nelson (Hunter) has lived the life of a wealthy, 5th
Avenue doctor's wife. But after her husband leaves her for a
younger woman, she is left alone in the silence of her plush
co-op -- a silence filled with memories and frustrations.When
her isolation is interrupted by a chance and fleeting romantic
encounter, Judith sees the world as if through new eyes, if only
temporarily. One of the first things she "sees" is
her elevator operator, Pat (DeVito) -- a familiar yet nameless
face -- and discovers he has a life filled with loss and dreams
beyond his invisible daily job. Together, they confide in and
console each other. Inspired by two short stories from Anton
Chehkov, "Living Out Loud" is the story of the unlikely
bond that Pat and Judith form.
Music of all styles plays an integral part in the film as
co-star Queen Latifah turns in a stunning perfomance as a sultry
singer who befriends Judith. In a complete departure from her
notoriety as a rap artist, Latifah sings the blues, including
jazz great Billy Strayhorn's "Lush Life," and "Be
Anything" by Irving Gordon, as well as Little Anthony and
the Imperials' rock classic "Goin' Out of My Head."
The film is produced by Danny DeVito, Michael Shamberg and
Stacey Sher -- partners in Jersey Films -- the company responsible
for such hits as "Get Shorty", "Pulp Fiction",
"Reality Bites", and "Matilda"." --
from the official site
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