The read
Every source lands within 5 points of the others.
Synopsis
A common friend's sudden death brings three men, married with children, to reconsider their lives and ultimately leave the country together. But mindless enthusiasm for regained freedom will be short-lived.
Ratings
IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes68%
Metacritic66/100
167 audience votes
Key crew
- John CassavetesDirector
- John CassavetesWriter
Cast
- Ben GazzaraHarry
- Peter FalkArchie Black
- John CassavetesGus Demetri
- Jenny RunacreMary Tynan
- Jenny Lee WrightPearl Billingham
- Noelle KaoJulie
- John KullersRed
- Meta Shaw StevensAnnie
- Leola HarlowLeola
- Delores DelmarThe Countess
- Eleanor ZeeMrs. Hines
- Claire MalisStuart's Wife
Stills
Themes
hotellondon, englandcasinoalcoholmale friendshiplong island, new yorkfriendsfamily