Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989)
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- PG-13
- 1h 44min
- Comedy, Drama
- 03 Nov 1989 (USA)
- Movie
An ophthalmologist's mistress threatens to reveal their affair to his wife while a married documentary filmmaker is infatuated with another woman.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 16 wins & 23 nominations.
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Bill Bernstein | ... |
Testimonial Speaker
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| Martin Landau | ... |
Judah Rosenthal
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| Claire Bloom | ... |
Miriam Rosenthal
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| Stephanie Roth Haberle | ... |
Sharon Rosenthal
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| Gregg Edelman | ... |
Chris
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George J. Manos | ... |
Photographer
(as George Manos)
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| Anjelica Huston | ... |
Dolores Paley
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| Woody Allen | ... |
Cliff Stern
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Jenny Nichols | ... |
Jenny
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| Joanna Gleason | ... |
Wendy Stern
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| Alan Alda | ... |
Lester
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| Sam Waterston | ... |
Ben
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Zina Jasper | ... |
Carol
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| Dolores Sutton | ... |
Judah's Secretary
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Joel Fogel | ... |
T.V. Producer
(as Joel S. Fogel)
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Donna Castellano | ... |
T.V. Producer
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Thomas Crowe | ... |
T.V. Producer
(as Thomas P. Crow)
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| Mia Farrow | ... |
Halley Reed
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| Martin Bergmann | ... |
Professor Louis Levy
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| Caroline Aaron | ... |
Barbara
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Kenny Vance | ... |
Murray
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| Jerry Orbach | ... |
Jack Rosenthal
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| Jerry Zaks | ... |
Man on Campus
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| Barry Finkel | ... |
T.V. Writer
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Steve Maidment | ... |
T.V. Writer
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Naydia Sanford | ... |
Alva
(as Nadia Sanford)
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Chester Malinowski | ... |
Hit Man
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Stanley Reichman | ... |
Stanley - Chris' Father
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| Rebecca Schull | ... |
Chris' Mother
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David S. Howard | ... |
Sol Rosenthal
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Garrett Simowitz | ... |
Young Judah
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| Frances Conroy | ... |
House Owner
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| Anna Berger | ... |
Aunt May
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Sol Frieder | ... |
Seder Guest
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Justin Zaremby | ... |
Seder Guest
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Marvin Terban | ... |
Seder Guest
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| Hy Anzell | ... |
Seder Guest
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| Sylvia Kauders | ... |
Seder Guest
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| Victor Argo | ... |
Detective
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Lenore Loveman | ... |
Wedding Guest
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| Nora Ephron | ... |
Wedding Guest
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Sunny Keyser | ... |
Wedding Guest
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Merv Bloch | ... |
Wedding Guest
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Nancy Arden | ... |
Wedding Guest
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Thomas L. Bolster | ... |
Wedding Guest
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| Myla Pitt | ... |
Wedding Guest
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| Robin Bartlett | ... |
Wedding Guest
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Grace Phillips | ... |
Bride
(as Grace Zimmerman)
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Randy Aaron Fink | ... |
Groom
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Joel Y. Zion | ... |
Rabbi
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Major Holley | ... |
Jazz Band
(as Major Halley Jr.)
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Walt Levinsky | ... |
Jazz Band
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George Masso | ... |
Jazz Band
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Charles Miles | ... |
Jazz Band
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Derek Smith | ... |
Jazz Band
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Warren Vaché | ... |
Jazz Band
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Pete Antell | ... |
Wedding Band
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Anthony Gorruso | ... |
Wedding Band
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Gary Allen Meyers | ... |
Wedding Band
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Lee Musiker | ... |
Wedding Band
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Tony Sotos | ... |
Wedding Band
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Tony Tedesco | ... |
Wedding Band
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Nancy Cohen | ... |
Kathy - Makeup Person (uncredited)
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| Karen Constantine | ... |
Popcorn Girl (uncredited)
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Marilyn Dobrin | ... |
Theater Popcorn Vendor (uncredited)
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Avner Eisenberg | ... |
Brother-in-law (uncredited)
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| Matthew T. Gitkin | ... |
Cliff's Assistant (uncredited)
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| Daryl Hannah | ... |
Lisa Crosley (uncredited)
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| Peter Kalin | ... |
Fantasy Focus During Dance Sequence (uncredited)
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| Fred Melamed | ... |
The Dean (uncredited)
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| Benito Mussolini | ... |
Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| Dylan O'Sullivan Farrow | ... |
Girl at Wedding Reception (uncredited)
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Steven Prince | ... |
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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| Mercedes Ruehl | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Colette Savage | ... |
Bridesmaid (uncredited)
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Wanda Toscanini-Horowitz | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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| Maggie Wagner | ... |
Bridesmaid (uncredited)
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| Terry Walters | ... |
Sound Girl (uncredited)
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William Wedell | ... |
Wedding Guesst (uncredited)
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Ruth Leon Weiman | ... |
Banquet Patron (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Woody Allen | ||
Written by
| Woody Allen | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Robert Greenhut | ... | producer |
| Charles H. Joffe | ... | executive producer |
| Thomas A. Reilly | ... | associate producer (as Thomas Reilly) |
| Helen Robin | ... | associate producer |
| Jack Rollins | ... | executive producer |
Cinematography by
| Sven Nykvist | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Susan E. Morse | ||
Editorial Department
| William Kruzykowski | ... | assistant film editor |
| Mark Livolsi | ... | assistant film editor |
| Anne McCabe | ... | apprentice film editor |
Casting By
| Juliet Taylor | ||
Production Design by
| Santo Loquasto | ||
Art Direction by
| Speed Hopkins | ||
Set Decoration by
| Susan Bode | ||
Costume Design by
| Jeffrey Kurland | ||
Makeup Department
| Fern Buchner | ... | make-up artist |
| Anthony Cortino | ... | hairstylist |
| Romaine Greene | ... | hairstylist |
| Frances A. Kolar | ... | make-up artist (as Frances Kolar) |
| Craig Lyman | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Joseph Hartwick | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Robert Huberman | ... | dga trainee |
| Richard Patrick | ... | second assistant director |
| Thomas A. Reilly | ... | first assistant director (as Thomas Reilly) |
Art Department
| Joseph Alfieri | ... | standby carpenter (as Joe Alfieri) |
| Vincent Guarriello | ... | chief construction grip |
| Glenn Lloyd | ... | art department coordinator |
| James Mazzola | ... | property master |
| Yael Morris | ... | art sculptures |
| Nancy Morris-Gunkelman | ... | paintings |
| Ron Petagna | ... | construction coordinator |
| Cosmo Sorice | ... | standby scenic artist |
| James Sorice | ... | master scenic artist |
| Dave Weinman | ... | set dresser |
| Frank Didio | ... | head carpenter (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Jeanne Atkin | ... | apprentice sound editor |
| Lee Dichter | ... | re-recording mixer: Sound One Corp. |
| Frank Graziadei | ... | sound recordist |
| Robert Hein | ... | sound editor (as Bob Hein) |
| Lori Kornspun | ... | assistant sound editor |
| James Sabat | ... | production sound mixer |
| Louis Sabat | ... | boom operator |
| Marko A. Costanzo | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
| George A. Lara | ... | foley mixer (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ronald Burke | ... | dolly grip |
| Michael Caracciolo | ... | second assistant cameraperson |
| Michael Green | ... | assistant cameraperson |
| Brian Hamill | ... | still photographer |
| Jim Manzione | ... | best boy |
| Dick Mingalone | ... | camera operator |
| Chris Noor | ... | camera assistant trainee |
| Ray Quinlan | ... | gaffer |
| Robert Ward | ... | key grip (as Bob Ward) |
| David E. Baron | ... | camera intern (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Judie Fixler | ... | additional casting: Todd Thaler Casting |
| Victoria Kress | ... | casting assistant |
| Ellen Lewis | ... | casting associate |
| Laura Rosenthal | ... | casting assistant |
| David H. Kramer | ... | adr voice casting (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Bill Christians | ... | wardrobe supervisor: men |
| Patricia Eiben | ... | wardrobe supervisor: women |
| Lauren Gibson | ... | costume assistant |
| Donna Zakowska | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Ursula Schrader | ... | wardrobe (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Jonathan Filley | ... | location manager |
| Barbara Heller | ... | location scout |
| Dana Robin | ... | location scout |
Music Department
| Joe Malin | ... | music coordinator |
| Bernie Leighton | ... | musician: piano (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Kay Chapin | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Harold 'Whitey' McEvoy | ... | transportation captain |
| Peter Tavis | ... | transportation co-captain |
| Patrick Hogan | ... | driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Jerry Caron | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Shari Chertok | ... | film researcher |
| David Davenport | ... | production assistant |
| Michael DeCasper | ... | production assistant |
| Michael Jackman | ... | assistant production auditor |
| Amy Leigh Johnson | ... | assistant: to Mr. Allen |
| Linda Lilienfeld | ... | film researcher |
| Peter Lombardi | ... | production auditor |
| Brian Mannain | ... | studio manager |
| Kati Meister | ... | film researcher |
| Elise Pettus | ... | production assistant |
| Helen Robin | ... | production coordinator |
| Scott Schaffer | ... | craft service (as Scott Shaffer) |
| Doug Shannon | ... | production assistant |
| Jay Smith | ... | production assistant |
| Carl Turnquest Jr. | ... | projectionist |
| Gilbert S. Williams | ... | production assistant |
| Granville Greene | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| David Lanphier Jr. | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Joe McDougall | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Matthew T. Weiner | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Nicholas Wolfert | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Thanks
| William K. Everson | ... | the producers wish to thank for their assistance |
| Benjamin Hayeem | ... | the producers wish to thank for their assistance (as Ben Hayeem) |
| Howard Mandelbaum | ... | the producers wish to thank for their assistance |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Orion Pictures (1989) (United States) (theatrical) (An Orion Pictures Release)
- Rank Film Distributors (1989) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Aries Cinematográfica Argentina (1990) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Cannon Nova Film (1990) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Finnkino (1990) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1990) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Films (1990) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Svensk Filmindustri (SF) (1990) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1990) (France) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1990) (Japan) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (1990) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Image Entertainment (1990) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video (1990) (Germany) (VHS)
- Flashstar Home Vídeo (1991) (Brazil) (VHS)
- LK-TEL (1991) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Lifetime (1994) (United States) (tv)
- Image Entertainment (1997) (United States) (DVD)
- The Criterion Collection (1997) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- Culture Publishers (CP) (1998) (Japan) (VHS) (also DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2001) (United States) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2001) (United States) (VHS)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2004) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Gativideo (2004) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Gativideo (2004) (Argentina) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures (2004) (Japan) (DVD)
- Canal Film (2008) (Norway) (tv)
- Fox (2012) (Japan) (DVD)
- NHK-BS2 (2001) (Japan) (tv)
- Twilight Time (2014) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Univideo (2004) (Italy) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- AON/Albert G. Ruben Insurance Services (the producers wish to thank for their assistance)
- Deluxe Entertainment Services (prints)
- Descriptive Video Works (descriptive video)
- EMI Music Publishing (the producers wish to thank for their assistance)
- Eastern Airlines (the producers wish to thank for their assistance)
- General Camera Corporation (the producers wish to thank for their assistance)
- J.G. Films (negative matching)
- MCA/Universal Pictures (clips: "This Gum for Hire", "Francis" & "Happy Go Lucky" provided by)
- New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (the producers wish to thank for their assistance)
- New York State Governor's Office for Motion Picture & Television Development (the producers wish to thank for their assistance)
- On Location Education (the producers wish to thank for their assistance)
- PMK Public Relations (publicity)
- Pacific Title (optical effects)
- Panavision (lens and panaflex cameras)
- Sherman Grinberg Film Libraries (Mussolini clip)
- Sherman Grinberg Film Libraries (clip footage: "Mussolini" provided by)
- Sound One (re-recording mixer)
- Star Lighting Enterprises (the producers wish to thank for their assistance)
- The Harry Fox Agency (the producers wish to thank for their assistance)
- The Mayor's Office of Filmatre & Broadcasting (the producers wish to thank for their assistance)
- The Optical House (titles)
- Todd Thaler Casting (additional casting)
- Turner Entertainment (clips: Mr. & Mrs. Smith" and "The Last Gangster" provided by)
- Waldorf Astoria Hotel (the producers wish to thank for their assistance)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Judah Rosenthal is an ophthalmologist and a pillar of the community who has a big problem: his mistress Dolores Paley has told him that he is to leave his wife and marry her - as he had promised to do - or she will tell everyone of their affair. When he intercepts a letter Dolores has written to his wife Miriam, he is frantic. He confesses all to his shady brother Jack who assures him that he has friends who can take care of her. Meanwhile, filmmaker Cliff Stern is having his own problems. He's been working on a documentary film for some time but has yet to complete it. He and his wife Wendy have long ago stopped loving one another and are clearly on their way to divorce. He falls in love with Halley Reed who works with a producer, Lester. Cliff soon finds himself making a documentary about Lester and hates every minute of it. Written by garykmcd |
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| Taglines | A film about humanity. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $19,000,000 (estimated) |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $4,517,253 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Lester is based on Larry Gelbart, whom both Woody Allen and Alan Alda worked with and reportedly disliked because of his despotic ways. Lester's various comments such as "Comedy is tragedy plus time" and "If it bends, it's funny; if it breaks, it isn't" were actual Gelbart quotes. In spite of this reputed dislike for Gelbart, Allen called him "the best comedy writer that I ever knew and one of the best guys" in a statement shortly following Gelbart's death, whilst Alda said in the Los Angeles Times obituary, "Larry's genius for writing changed my life because I got to speak his lines - lines that were so good they'll be with us for a long, long time; but his other genius - his immense talent for being good company - is a light that's gone out and we're all sitting here in the dark". See more » |
| Goofs | (at 1:31:03) While they are celebrating at the wedding party the theme "Crazy Rhythm" is been played by the jazz orchestra, a muted trumpet can be heard but the trumpet player isn't using one. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Fabulous Baker Boys/Breaking In/Crimes and Misdemeanors/Look Who's Talking (1989). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Rosalie See more » |
| Quotes |
[last lines]
Professor Levy: [voiceover] We are all faced throughout our lives with agonizing decisions. Moral choices. Some are on a grand scale. Most of these choices are on lesser points. But! We define ourselves by the choices we have made. We are in fact the sum total of our choices. Events unfold so unpredictably, so unfairly, human happiness does not seem to have been included, in the design of creation. It is only we, with our capacity to love, that give meaning to the indifferent universe. And yet, most human beings seem to have the ability to keep trying, and even to find joy from simple things like their family, their work, and from the hope that future generations might understand more. See more » |