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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Cast & Crew

17 members

Acting

Michael McManus

Lance

Acting

Arsinée Khanjian

Lisa

Acting

Gabrielle Rose

Clara

Acting

Tony Nardi

Eddy

Acting

David Hemblen

The Producer

Acting

Patricia Collins

The Housekeeper

Acting

Gerard Parkes

The Father

Lighting

Franco Tata

Clara's Brother

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Acting

Jacqueline Samuda

The Bride

Acting

Peter Krantz

The Groom

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Acting

Patrick Tierney

Man in video store

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Acting

Robert Dodds

The Doctor

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Acting

Leszek Lis

The Housekeeper's pet

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Writing

Sharon Corder

Hotel Manager (voice)

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Acting

David MacKay

Man at Party

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Sound

Mychael Danna

Concert Pianist (uncredited)

Crew

C.J. Lusby

Woman at Party (uncredited)

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