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Sweetie
Directed by
Jane Campion
Produced by John Maynard
Written by Gerard Lee and Jane Campion
Produced by John Maynard
Written by Gerard Lee and Jane Campion
With:
Geneviève Lemon, Karen Colston, Tom Lycos, Jon Darling, Dorothy Barry, Michael Lake, Andre Pataczek, Jean Hadgraft, and Paul Livingston
Cinematography:
Sally Bongers
Editing: Veronika Jenet
Music: Martin Armiger
Editing: Veronika Jenet
Music: Martin Armiger
Runtime:
97 min
Release Date: 28 September 1989
Aspect Ratio: 1.85 : 1
Color: Color
Release Date: 28 September 1989
Aspect Ratio: 1.85 : 1
Color: Color
Twitter Capsule:
Most of Campion's signature themes and distinctive style are on full display in her first feature about two sisters who grew up in an emotionally paralyzed suburban family. Perhaps the best domestic horror film since What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
Most of Campion's signature themes and distinctive style are on full display in her first feature about two sisters who grew up in an emotionally paralyzed suburban family. Perhaps the best domestic horror film since What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?