Overlooked Classics | SHORT CUTS (1993): An Epic Slice of Americana with an Amazing Ensemble Cast

A great American director (Robert Altman) adapts the stories of a great American writer (Raymond Carver) to create a great American movie! It's an epic journey that includes clowns, live jazz and Alex Trebek. What's not to love?

Short Cuts is Altman at his best. It features his trademark overlapping dialogue, interweaving plotlines and a large assortment of unique characters. The movie is based on 9 of Carver's short stories (plus 1 of his poems) and features one of the most extraordinary casts ever assembled. The overall plot centers on a group of discontent people in Los Angeles who are desperate to find meaning in their lives. It's funny, it's sad, and it's completely absorbing. Don't let the 3 hour runtime scare you -- it goes fast.

Short Cuts (1993)
Produced by Fine Line Features
Directed by Robert Altman
Written by Robert Altman and Frank Barhydt
Based on the stories of Raymond Carver

Starring Andie MacDowell, Bruce Davison, Julianne Moore, Matthew Modine, Anne Archer, Fred Ward, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Chris Penn, Lili Taylor, Robert Downey Jr., Madeleine Stowe, Tim Robbins, Lily Tomlin, Tom Waits, Frances McDormand, Peter Gallagher, Annie Ross, Lori Singer, Jack Lemmon, Lyle Lovett, Buck Henry, Huey Lewis and a cameo by Alex Trebek.

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