Short Cuts. 1993. Directed by Robert Altman

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Short Cuts. 1993. USA. Directed by Robert Altman. 187 min.

Screenplay by Frank Barhydt, Altman. With Julianne Moore, Matthew Modine, Fred Ward, Lily Tomlin, Tim Robbins, Lori Singer, Tom Waits, Annie Ross, Jack Lemmon, Robert Downey, Jr., Anne Archer. This ambitious Raymond Carver adaptation weaves together nine of the author’s stories, and with 22 principal characters, it features Altman’s most impressive ensemble cast. Set against the unstable landscape of Los Angeles, the messy personal lives of ordinary residents intersect and collide. Jazz vocals by singer Annie Ross provide unifying commentary. 35mm print courtesy the Robert Altman Collection at the UCLA Film & Television Archive.

This film accompanies Robert Altman.

Past events

Tue, Jan 6, 2015, 4:00 p.m.

Introduced by Lori Singer

MoMA, Floor T2, Theater 2

The Roy and Niuta Titus Theater 2
Sat, Jan 3, 2015, 7:00 p.m.

Introduced by Annie Ross and Hal Willner

MoMA, Floor T2, Theater 2

The Roy and Niuta Titus Theater 2

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