Movie
Playing by Heart
Overview
In a vibrant tapestry of love and longing, nine interconnected souls navigate romance and heartbreak in L.A., where passions collide and truths unfold, revealing that the heart's desires often lead us where we least expect.
Details
- Release date
- 1998-12-30
- Runtime
- 121 min
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Morpheus, Hyperion Pictures, Intermedia Films, Miramax
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Gillian Anderson as Meredith
- Ellen Burstyn as Mildred
- Sean Connery as Paul
- Anthony Edwards as Roger
- Angelina Jolie as Joan
- Jay Mohr as Mark
- Ryan Phillippe as Keenan
- Dennis Quaid as Hugh
- Gena Rowlands as Hannah
- Jon Stewart as Trent
- Madeleine Stowe as Gracie
- Patricia Clarkson as Allison
Crew
- Willard Carroll - Director
- Willard Carroll - Writer
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