The Private Lives of Pippa Lee (2009)
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- R
- 1h 38min
- Comedy, Drama
- 10 Jul 2009 (UK)
- Movie
After her much older husband forces a move to a suburban retirement community, Pippa Lee engages in a period of reflection and finds herself heading toward a quiet nervous breakdown.
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- 1 win & 4 nominations.
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| Robin Wright | ... |
Pippa Lee
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| Mike Binder | ... |
Sam Shapiro
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| Alan Arkin | ... |
Herb Lee
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| Winona Ryder | ... |
Sandra Dulles
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| Ryan McDonald | ... |
Ben Lee
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| Cornel West | ... |
Don Sexton
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| Maria Bello | ... |
Suky Sarkissian
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Arnie Burton | ... |
Doctor
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| Tim Guinee | ... |
Des Sarkissian
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Drew Beasley | ... |
Chester Sarkissian, 6
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| Madeline McNulty | ... |
Young Pippa, 7
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Beckett Melville | ... |
Chester Sarkissian, 13
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| Zoe Kazan | ... |
Grace Lee
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Billy Wheelan | ... |
Waiter
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| Shirley Knight | ... |
Dot Nadeau
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| Keanu Reeves | ... |
Chris Nadeau
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| Joan Copeland | ... |
Piano Player
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J.R. Horne | ... |
Johnnie Nadeau
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| Blake Lively | ... |
Young Pippa
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| Adam Shonkwiler | ... |
Chester Sarkissian, 22
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| Richard DeDomenico | ... |
Elderly Man
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| Robin Weigert | ... |
Aunt Trish
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| Julianne Moore | ... |
Kat
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| Christin Sawyer Davis | ... |
Shelly
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Dan De Luca | ... |
Craig Simms
(as Zero)
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| Adam Grupper | ... |
Max Kessler
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Sean-Michael Bowles | ... |
Jed
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| Audrey Lynn Weston | ... |
Terry
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Sean Casey | ... |
Calvin
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| Monica Bellucci | ... |
Gigi Lee
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Angela Trento | ... |
Woman
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| Teresa Yenque | ... |
Alphonsa
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| Lola Pashalinski | ... |
Mrs. Mankievitz
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| Myra Lucretia Taylor | ... |
Night Nurse
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Annie Purcell | ... |
Nurse
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| Marc Alan Austen | ... |
Dinner Guest (uncredited)
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| David Boston | ... |
Man at Fish Truck (uncredited)
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Andrew Bradley | ... |
Church Goer (uncredited)
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Edie Hofstatter | ... |
Delivery Room Nurse (uncredited)
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Marca Leigh | ... |
S & M Girl (uncredited)
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Shane Mehigan | ... |
Twin Brother (uncredited)
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| Rich Rothbell | ... |
Literary Agent (uncredited)
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| Harry L. Seddon | ... |
Church Friend Of Suky Sarkissian (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Rebecca Miller | ||
Written by
| Rebecca Miller | ... | (screenplay) |
| Rebecca Miller | ... | (book) |
Produced by
| Jean-Luc De Fanti | ... | executive producer |
| Jill Footlick | ... | executive producer |
| Dede Gardner | ... | producer |
| Warren Goz | ... | executive producer (as Warren T. Goz) |
| Jeremy Kleiner | ... | executive producer |
| Stewart McMichael | ... | executive producer |
| Brad Pitt | ... | executive producer |
| Jeff Sagansky | ... | executive producer |
| Lemore Syvan | ... | producer |
Music by
| Michael Rohatyn | ||
Cinematography by
| Declan Quinn | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Sabine Hoffman | ||
Editorial Department
| Dana Bloder | ... | digital intermediate producer |
| Damon Cardasis | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Kristyn DiPane | ... | dailies project manager |
| Charles Herzfeld | ... | digital intermediate facility advisor |
| Barbara Jean Kearney | ... | digital intermediate executive producer |
| Russ Senzatimore | ... | first assistant editor |
| Tim Stipan | ... | digital intermediate colorist |
| Joe Szutarski | ... | colorist: dailies |
| Joe Violante | ... | dailies advisor (as Joey Violante) |
| Michael P. Whipple | ... | digital intermediate engineer |
| Victoria Anderson | ... | colorist assistant (uncredited) |
| Richie Roefaro | ... | colorist assistant (uncredited) |
| Daniel Silverman | ... | digital imaging supervisor (uncredited) |
| Kevin Vale | ... | digital film scanning and recording (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Cindy Tolan | ||
Production Design by
| Michael Shaw | ||
Set Decoration by
| Cherish M. Hale | ... | (as Cherish Magennis Hale) |
Costume Design by
| Jennifer von Mayrhauser | ||
Makeup Department
| Alessandro Bertolazzi | ... | makeup artist: Monica Bellucci |
| Robert Chiu | ... | key hair stylist |
| LuAnn Claps | ... | makeup department head |
| Giorgio Gregorini | ... | hair stylist: Monica Bellucci / makeup artist: Monica Bellucci |
| Nicky Pattison Illum | ... | key makeup artist (as Nicky Pattison) |
| Peggy Nicholson | ... | hair department head |
| Jovan Vitagliano | ... | key hair stylist |
| Patrick Conlon | ... | tattoo designer (uncredited) |
| Josh Lord | ... | assistant tattoo artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Lola Belsito | ... | production supervisor |
| Erin Borel | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Alison Palmer Bourke | ... | executive in charge of production: Inspired Axtions (as Alison Palmer) |
| Jason Feuerstein | ... | production supervisor: Inspired Actions |
| Lemore Syvan | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Francois Caillaud | ... | second assistant director (as François Caillaud) |
| Borjan Jovanovich | ... | second second assistant director (as Boryan Jovanovich) |
| John M. Tyson | ... | first assistant director |
| Francois Caillaud | ... | first assistant director: second unit (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Jose Amor | ... | carpenter |
| Maureen Angelos | ... | scenic |
| Pamela Blum | ... | shop electric |
| Gary Boesch | ... | key carpenter |
| Krzysztof J. Bratun | ... | scenic (as Krzysztof Bratun) |
| Mark Cheney | ... | camera scenic |
| John J. Ciccimarro | ... | carpenter (as John Ciccimarro) |
| Alex Devlin | ... | carpenter (as Allex Devlen) |
| Neil Driscoll Jr. | ... | set dresser (as Neil Driscoll) |
| Mary Fellows | ... | shopper |
| Shannon Finnerty | ... | additional props |
| Yolan Fisher | ... | property master |
| Bobbie Frankel | ... | shopper |
| Emily Gaunt | ... | charge scenic |
| Shaun Gilbert | ... | shop electric |
| Andrew Heikkila | ... | second props (as Andy Heikkila) |
| Tom Hocking | ... | key construction grip |
| Gavin A. Holmes | ... | carpenter (as Gavin Holmes) |
| Michael Kall | ... | carpenter (as Mike Kall) |
| Barbara A. Kastner | ... | on-set dresser (as Barbara Kastner) |
| Keith Kastner | ... | set dresser |
| Martin Kirchoff | ... | carpenter (as Marty Kirchoff) |
| Rob Murke | ... | shop electric |
| Kathi Prate | ... | set dresser |
| Rob Raposa | ... | best boy construction grip |
| Kevin C. Reidy | ... | key construction grip (as Kevin Reidy) |
| Paul Rovera | ... | carpenter (as Paul Rovira) |
| Pierre Rovira | ... | construction coordinator |
| Jim Sten | ... | leadman |
| Sylvia Trapanese | ... | scenic artist |
| Michael Wiegand | ... | additional props |
| Don Zappia | ... | best boy construction grip (as Donny Zappia) |
| Melissa Miller Costanzo | ... | art department coordinator (uncredited) |
| Meghan Jordan | ... | art department production assistant (uncredited) |
| Elizabeth Ralston | ... | art department production assistant (uncredited) |
| Randall Richards | ... | assistant art director (uncredited) |
| Arielle Toelke | ... | custom props (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Alan Collins | ... | sound facility director: ardmore sound |
| Caoimhe Doyle | ... | foley artist |
| Steve Fanagan | ... | first assistant sound editor |
| John Fitzgerald | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Sarah Gaines | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Tom Johnson | ... | recording mixer / sound effects editor |
| Jean McGrath | ... | foley recordist |
| Teferra McKenzie | ... | boom operator |
| Desiree Ortiz | ... | sound utility |
| Jeff Pullman | ... | sound mixer |
| Christopher R. Walsh | ... | assistant sound effects editor (as Christopher Walsh) |
| Steve Fanagan | ... | assistant foley artist (uncredited) |
| Claire Houghtalen | ... | additional boom operator (uncredited) |
| Rich Macar | ... | commentary re-recordist (uncredited) |
| Nicolas Mazet | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
| Jon Tendrich | ... | production sound mixer: Los Angeles (uncredited) |
| Dave Wilson | ... | adr mixer: Atlanta (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Connie Brink | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Matt Vogel | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Glen Bennett | ... | flame artist |
| Jesse Morrow | ... | visual effects artist: Technicolor New York |
| Steve Reiss | ... | visual effects executive producer: Sea Level VFX |
| Paola Varvaro | ... | digital artist: digital restoration (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Douglas Crosby | ... | stunt coordinator (as Doug Crosby) |
| Joan Preston | ... | stunt performer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| John Bolz | ... | key rigging grip / rigging grip (as John Bolz Sr.) |
| Michael W. Brennan | ... | rigging gaffer (as Mike Brennan) |
| Robert Carnevale | ... | company grip (as Bob Carnevale) |
| Neil Danziger | ... | video assist operator |
| Glenn Davis | ... | generator operator |
| James P. Dolan | ... | best boy rigging (as J.P. Dolan) |
| James Domorski | ... | 24 frame playback operator |
| Peter Elliot | ... | first assistant camera: "b" camera |
| Brant S. Fagan | ... | steadicam operator (as Brant Fagan) |
| Lisa Marie Gleeson | ... | electrician |
| Gary Jackiewicz | ... | dolly grip: 'b' camera |
| James Kelly | ... | electrician |
| Tommy Kerwick Jr. | ... | best boy grip (as Tom Kerwick Jr.) |
| Billy Kerwick | ... | company grip (as Bill Kerwick) |
| Tom Kerwick | ... | key grip |
| David Kissinger | ... | electrician (as Dave Kissinger II) |
| Stephen Kozlowski | ... | second assistant camera |
| Ronnie Lantz | ... | video assist operator |
| Charles Libin | ... | camera operator |
| Nathan Gabriel Lopez | ... | loader (as Nathan Lopez) |
| Matthew Luberda | ... | dolly grip (as Matt Luberda) |
| Parris Mayhew | ... | steadicam operator |
| John Murphy | ... | video assist operator |
| Brendan J. O'Brien | ... | video assist operator (as Brendan O'Brien) |
| Neil O'Malley | ... | rigging grip |
| Gene Page | ... | still photographer |
| Gregory Principato | ... | first assistant camera |
| Leigh Rathner | ... | second assistant camera: 'b' camera |
| Frank Rinato | ... | first assistant camera: 'b' camera |
| Robert Sciretta | ... | gaffer |
| Mark Stetz | ... | best boy |
| Newsha Tavakolian | ... | still photographer: Grace Lee's photographs (as Newsha Tauakolian) |
| Jelani Atu Wilson | ... | loader: "b" camera |
| Autumn Eakin | ... | additional second assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Spencer Gillis | ... | additional film loader (uncredited) |
| Paul Goroff | ... | super technocrane operator (uncredited) |
| Charles Libin | ... | director of photography: second unit (uncredited) |
| Peter Tommasi | ... | scorpio head technician (uncredited) |
Animation Department
| Jonathan Ackerman | ... | animation production artist: Asterisk Animation |
| Noella Borie | ... | assistant animator: Asterick Animation |
| Christina Capozzi Riley | ... | assistant animator: Asterick Animation (as Christina Riley) |
| Kristen Collins | ... | assistant animator: Asterick Animation (as Kristen A. Collins) |
| Doug Compton | ... | animator: Asterisk Animation |
| Jessica Ng | ... | animation production artist: Asterisk Animation |
| Brian O'Connell | ... | creative supervisor: Asterisk Animation |
| Richard O'Connor | ... | creative supervisor: Asterick Animation |
| Keryn Thompson | ... | assistant animator: Asterick Animation |
| Leah Tinari | ... | character designer: Asterick Animation |
| Nina Torr | ... | animation production artist: Asterisk Animation |
Casting Department
| Adam Caldwell | ... | casting associate |
| Todd Feldman | ... | extras casting |
| Grant Wilfley | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Leslie Bernstein | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Justine Chevalier | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Lucy Cottrell | ... | costume intern |
| Linda Giammarese | ... | costumer |
| Candice Nielsen | ... | costume intern (as Candice Knox) |
| Jessica Pitcairn | ... | costume production assistant |
| Brenda Renfroe | ... | tailor |
| Dave Olin Rogers | ... | tailor |
| Carol Ann Simone | ... | costume intern |
| Jennifer Lynn Tremblay | ... | costume intern (as Jen Tremblay) |
| Rose Wells | ... | on-set wardrobe (as Rosie Wells) |
| Lucia Lettini | ... | set costumer (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Mara Alcaly | ... | location scout/assistant |
| Hillary Amster | ... | location coordinator |
| Ellen Athena Catsikeas | ... | location manager |
| Sarah Follett | ... | location scout/assistant |
| Jeff Gernert | ... | location production assistant |
| Harrison Bohrman | ... | location scout (uncredited) |
| Justin Rosini | ... | location scout (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Eleanor Altman | ... | music librarian |
| Linda Cohen | ... | music supervisor |
| Michael Cumella | ... | song archivist |
| Artie Friedman | ... | score recording engineer |
| Joyce Hammann | ... | musician: violin soloist (as Joyce Hamman) |
| Tyler Hartman | ... | assistant score recording engineer |
| Dan Hopler | ... | score recording engineer |
| Jamie Lawrence | ... | additional piano arrangements / musician: piano soloist / score producer |
| Richard Locker | ... | musician: cello soloist |
| Michael Rohatyn | ... | score producer |
| Kimberlee Wertz | ... | music contractor (as Kimberly Wertz) |
| Bryon Westcott | ... | assistant score recording engineer |
Script and Continuity Department
| David Barrett Graver | ... | production assistant: script (as David Graver) |
| Stephanie A. Marquardt | ... | script supervisor (as Stephanie Marquardt) |
Transportation Department
| Richard R. Busardo | ... | driver (as Rick Busardo) |
| Ralph Devivo | ... | driver |
| Dan Feather | ... | driver (as Feather) |
| Rich Finch | ... | driver |
| George Forte | ... | driver |
| Albert Masteri | ... | driver |
| Tom O'Connor | ... | driver |
| Arthur Priest | ... | driver |
| John Michael Vukson | ... | driver |
| Timothy J. Wood | ... | transportation captain (as Tim Wood) |
Additional Crew
| Tara Andrus | ... | production accountant (as Tara Andrus Glasser) |
| Alberto Barrezueta | ... | craft service (as Alberto Barrazuetta) |
| Beverly Billin | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| David E. Bisson | ... | intern (as David Bisson) |
| Erin Borel | ... | production coordinator |
| Steve Boyle | ... | accountant: post-production |
| Nicole Bukowski | ... | assistant production accountant |
| Damon Cardasis | ... | assistant: Rebecca Miller |
| Jared Cauliffe | ... | set production assistant (as Jared S. Cauliffe) |
| Luis Cedillo | ... | chef |
| Lauren Cioffi | ... | set production assistant |
| Angie Conners | ... | international marketing |
| Nekia Daste | ... | production assistant: first team |
| David de Roos | ... | stand-in for mr. reeves |
| Eric Dimitratos | ... | production assistant |
| David Dreishpoon | ... | caterer / craft service |
| Sarah Esberg | ... | assistant: Jeremy Kleiner |
| John B. Finn | ... | accountant: post-production (as John Finn) |
| Linda Francoletti | ... | on-set tutor |
| Emily Gannett | ... | product placement |
| Max Gantz | ... | intern |
| Joanne Getson | ... | production secretary |
| Vincent Grippi | ... | intern |
| Bryan Hickey | ... | intern |
| Kristin Ilagan | ... | office production assistant |
| Jeffrey Keefe | ... | office production assistant |
| Lauren Lawrence | ... | assistant: Jean-Luc De Fanti |
| Lauren Lillie | ... | assistant: Lemore Syvan |
| Dawn Mountain | ... | production coordinator |
| Jeffrey Mowery | ... | fish wrangler |
| Nikki Parker | ... | unit publicist: Rogers & Cowan |
| Diego Pina | ... | chef |
| Joanne Schioppi | ... | unit publicist: Rogers & Cowan |
| R. Zachary Shildwachter | ... | key set production assistant (as Zach Shildwachter) |
| Ashley Tener | ... | assistant: Dede Gardner |
| Jessica Thorne | ... | payroll accountant (as Jess Thorne) |
| Alicia Van Couvering | ... | clearances |
| Chad Yavarow | ... | set production assistant |
| Wendy Benge | ... | finance attorney (uncredited) |
| Dama Claire | ... | production consultant (uncredited) |
| Tom Naclerio | ... | intern (uncredited) |
| Ani Simon-Kennedy | ... | production office intern (uncredited) |
| Tom Trocola | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Matthew J. Vince | ... | post production facility operations (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- GEM Entertainment (2009) (Non-US)
- Cinematografica Distributori Indipendenti (CDI) (2009) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Forum Hungary (2009) (Hungary) (theatrical)
- Gaga (2010) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Golden Village Pictures (2009) (Singapore) (theatrical)
- Innoform Media (2009) (Singapore) (theatrical)
- MEED Films (2009) (Lithuania) (theatrical)
- NonStop Entertainment (2010) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- RCV Film Distribution (2009) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Ablo (2009) (Russia)
- Bac Films (2009) (France)
- CP Digital (2009) (Russia)
- CatchPlay (2009) (Taiwan)
- Cinematografica Distributori Indipendenti (CDI) (2009) (Italy)
- David Distribucion (2009) (Mexico)
- Forum (2009) (Israel)
- Front Row Filmed Entertainment (2009) (United Arab Emirates) (Middle East)
- Icon Film Distribution (2009) (Australia)
- Icon Film Distribution (2009) (New Zealand)
- Icon Film Distribution (2009) (United Kingdom)
- Leone Film Group (2013) (Italy)
- Maple Pictures (2009) (Canada)
- Odeon (2009) (Greece)
- PlayArte Home Vídeo (2009) (Brazil)
- Prisvídeo (2009) (Portugal) (as Prisvídeo - Edições Videográficas)
- SP Films (2010) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Screen Media Films (2009) (United States)
- Screen Media Films (2010) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Senator Home Entertainment (2010) (Germany) (DVD)
- TriPictures (2009) (Spain)
Special Effects
- Asterisk Animation (animation)
- Sea Level VFX (visual effects removals and end titles)
Other Companies
- All-Star Animals (animal handlers)
- Anheuser Busch (thanks)
- Ardmore Sound (post sound services)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera cranes)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera dollies)
- Cine Finance (completion bond)
- Clinton Recording Studios (additional music recording facility)
- David's Catering (catering)
- Fintage CAM (collection account management)
- Framepool (stock footage)
- Grant Wilfley Casting (extras casting)
- GreenSlate (payroll services)
- Haddad's (transportation equipment)
- Kellogg's (thanks)
- Law Offices of George Sheanshang (production legal)
- Manhattan Beach Recording (music recording facility)
- Manhattan Beach Recording (music recording facility)
- Morton Salt (thanks)
- Post Factory NY (post-production facilities)
- Rogers & Cowan/PMK (publicity)
- Soundtrack New York (ADR Facility)
- Technicolor (digital intermediate)
- Technicolor (film and video post services)
- Technicolor (release printing)
- Tek Film Productions (grip equipment)
- Tiffany & Co. (thanks)
- Volkswagen of America Inc. (thanks)
- Winchester Capital Partners (production financing)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Pippa Lee feels dislocated when she and her husband Herb move from Manhattan to a retirement community. He's older than she, they have two children who are young adults, and the daughter hardly speaks to Pippa. Pippa tells us about her life, in long flashbacks, starting with her birth to a mom who was a social dynamo and addicted to pills. As a teen, Pippa moves out and lives a hippie life until meeting Herb, who was then married to a young siren. Pippa discloses tragedies and discoveries. In the present, she's sleepwalking at night and talking from time to time with a burned-out case, the 35-year-old son of a neighbor. Can Pippa connect?
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| Taglines | The life you love may be your own. See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Julianne Moore only spent two days filming her role. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Old Dogs/Me and Orson Welles/The Road/Ninja Assassin/The Private Lives of Pippa Lee (2009). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Teen Baby See more » |
| Quotes |
Pippa Lee:
[after leaving hospital where her adulterous husband who wanted a divorce has been declared brain-dead, she is sitting in bed with Chris, eating french fries after having climbed through his window]
So... it's official, nobody needs me anymore. See more » |