The read
A Balasaur Score of 58 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.2/10, Rotten Tomatoes 47%, Metacritic 61/100. It runs a compact 1h 22m. Streaming on Prime and Tubi.
Synopsis
Seemingly mild-mannered businessman Edmond Burke visits a fortuneteller and hears a remark that spurs him to leave his wife abruptly and seek what is missing from his life. Encounters with strangers and unsavory people weaken the barriers encompassing his long-suppressed rage, until Edmond explodes in violence.
Ratings
IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes47%
Metacritic61/100
222 audience votes
Key crew
- David MametWriter
- Stuart GordonDirector
- Bobby JohnstonOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- William H. MacyEdmond
- Frances BayFortune Teller
- Rebecca PidgeonWife
- Joe MantegnaMan in Bar
- Denise RichardsB-Girl
- Wendy ThompsonCocktail Waitress
- Vincent GuastaferroClub Manager
- Bai LingPeep Show Girl
- Matt LandersBystander
- Dulé HillSharper
- Russell HornsbyShill
- Aldis HodgeLeafletter
Stills
Themes
new york cityprostitutefortune tellersex shopmurderprejudiceracismpawnshopbipolar disorder