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Speaking Parts

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Speaking Parts

"Love. Passion. Obsession."

1990

1h 32m

5.9(33 votes)

Drama

Romance

Overview

Hotel employee Lisa develops an obsession with her co-worker Lance, a struggling actor who has appeared in several films as an extra.

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Production Companies

Ego Film Arts

Film Four International

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

17 members

Acting

Michael McManus

Lance

Michael McManus

Acting

Arsinée Khanjian

Lisa

Arsinée Khanjian

Acting

Gabrielle Rose

Clara

Gabrielle Rose

Acting

Tony Nardi

Eddy

Tony Nardi

Acting

David Hemblen

The Producer

David Hemblen

Acting

Patricia Collins

The Housekeeper

Patricia Collins

Acting

Gerard Parkes

The Father

Gerard Parkes

Lighting

Franco Tata

Clara's Brother

No Image

Acting

Jacqueline Samuda

The Bride

Jacqueline Samuda

Acting

Peter Krantz

The Groom

No Image

Acting

Patrick Tierney

Man in video store

No Image

Acting

Robert Dodds

The Doctor

No Image

Acting

Leszek Lis

The Housekeeper's pet

No Image

Writing

Sharon Corder

Hotel Manager (voice)

No Image

Acting

David MacKay

Man at Party

No Image

Sound

Mychael Danna

Concert Pianist (uncredited)

Mychael Danna

Crew

C.J. Lusby

Woman at Party (uncredited)

C.J. Lusby

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