Dinner with Friends (film)
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| Written by | Donald Margulies (play/teleplay) |
| Directed by | Norman Jewison |
| Starring | Dennis Quaid Andie MacDowell Greg Kinnear Toni Collette |
| Music by | Dave Grusin |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | Patrick Markey |
| Cinematography | Roger Deakins |
| Editor | Ronald Sanders |
| Running time | 94 minutes |
| Production companies | HBO Films Nina Saxon Film Design |
| Original release | |
| Release | August 11, 2001 |
Dinner with Friends is a 2001 HBO comedy/drama film directed by Norman Jewison. It is an adaptation of the 1998 play of the same name by Donald Margulies.[1]
Plot
Gabe, Karen, Tom, and Beth have been friends for years. While having dinner at Gabe and Karen's home, Beth tearfully reveals that she is getting a divorce from Tom, who has been unfaithful.[2]
Cast
- Dennis Quaid as Gabe
- Andie MacDowell as Karen
- Greg Kinnear as Tom
- Toni Collette as Beth
Reception
The Variety reviewer wrote: "What makes 'Dinner With Friends' such an impressive work is Margulies’ ability to bring feelings of loss and the fear of change to the forefront in a truly honest fashion, without forcing the issues too bluntly."[3] It was nominated for two Emmys, including Outstanding Made for Television Movie.[4]
References
- ^ "'Dinner with Friends' Listing" New York Times, accessed November 6, 2015
- ^ Marks, Peter."Theater Review; A Menu Featuring Divorce And Fear," The New York Times, November 5, 1999 (subscription required)
- ^ Oxman, Steve. "Review. 'Dinner with Friends'" Variety, August 8, 2001
- ^ IMDB list of Awards for Dinner with Friends
External links
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