Notes from Underground
“I am a sick man...”
Synopsis
Adapted from Dostoevsky's novella, Henry Czerny plays the narrator, Underground Man. Filled with self-hatred, he keeps a video diary where he discusses his own shortcomings and what he thinks is wrong in contemporary society. His bitterness spills over at a dinner party attended by his old college friends, an occasion which sends him running to a nearby brothel, where he meets Liza (Lee), a young prostitute.
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Henry Czerny
The Underground Man
Sheryl Lee
Liza
Vic Polizos
Howard the Contractor
Jon Favreau
Zerkov
Tony Abatemarco
First Lucky Architect
Casey Fallo
Attractive Architect
Erica Frazer
Mrs. Zerkov (Fantasy)
Seth Green
Nerdsy Boy
Jack Keller
Maitre'd
Ivan H. Migel
Cabbie
Frederik Nilsen
Waiter
Geoffrey Rivas
Tom
Eamonn Roche
Simon
Theodore Siegel
Zerkov's Son (Fantasy)
Charlie Stratton
Jerry
James Troesh
The Boss
Pamala Tyson
Madam
Gary Walkow
Second Lucky Architect
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Walkow
- Screenplay & Story
- Fyodor Dostoevsky, Gary Walkow
- Original Score
- Mark Governor
- Original Title
- Notes from Underground
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Walkow
Fyodor Dostoevsky, Gary Walkow
Mark Governor
Dan Gillham
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Walkow
Director
Gary Walkow
Writer
Mark Governor
Original Music Composer
Dan Gillham
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Notes from Underground
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What is Notes from Underground about?
Adapted from Dostoevsky's novella, Henry Czerny plays the narrator, Underground Man. Filled with self-hatred, he keeps a video diary where he discusses his own shortcomings and what he thinks is wrong in contemporary society. His bitterness spills over at a dinner party attended by his old college friends, an occasion which sends him running to a nearby brothel, where he meets Liza (Lee), a young prostitute.
Who directed Notes from Underground?
Notes from Underground was directed by Gary Walkow.
Who stars in Notes from Underground?
The principal cast of Notes from Underground includes Henry Czerny, Sheryl Lee, Vic Polizos, Jon Favreau, Tony Abatemarco.
When was Notes from Underground released and how long is it?
Notes from Underground was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Notes from Underground?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Notes from Underground was composed by Mark Governor.
Is Notes from Underground based on a book or true story?
Notes from Underground is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Fyodor Dostoevsky".