Rescuing Desire
“It's never too late to discover yourself.”
Synopsis
Toni, a very accomplished social worker and award winning nurse, is engaged to successful physician, Dr Ralph Mallory and works in a hospital run by Ralph's father. Following the death of her teenage son, Toni is acutely aware of how short life can be and is determined to live it on her terms. Van, Toni's best friend also works in the hospital and has been a great support throughout her recent ordeal On the surface, a well adjusted middle class woman in a stable relationship, we are soon made aware of Toni's long term longing for women and her struggle to deal with it and conform. Rescuing Desire takes us through Toni's exploration of her sexuality and Van's efforts to ensure Toni's safety during her self discovery
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Type: Clip • Published 2009-06-01
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Melinda Mullins
Toni
Tamara Tunie
Van
Caitlin Dulany
Evonne
Bruce Altman
Dr. Ralph Mallory
Barton Heyman
Willard
Lea DeLaria
Sadie
Ellen Cleghorne
Doris
Allison Janney
Betsy
John Christopher Jones
Jim
Camryn Manheim
Pappa
Sharon Scruggs
Gerry
Matt Levin
Rico
William Hill
Lenny
Harsh Nayyar
Giuseppe
Barbara Haas
Leah
Marcella Lowery
Jane
Michael Willis
Sid
Bruce Katzman
S&M Salesman
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 14, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adam Rodgers
- Screenplay & Story
- Catherine May Levin
- Original Score
- Wendy Blackstone
- Original Title
- Rescuing Desire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adam Rodgers
Catherine May Levin
Wendy Blackstone
Ed Talavera
Janice Keuhnelian
Department Leadership Roster
Adam Rodgers
Director
Catherine May Levin
Writer
Janice Keuhnelian
Editor
Ed Talavera
Director of Photography
Wendy Blackstone
Original Music Composer
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What is Rescuing Desire about?
Toni, a very accomplished social worker and award winning nurse, is engaged to successful physician, Dr Ralph Mallory and works in a hospital run by Ralph's father. Following the death of her teenage son, Toni is acutely aware of how short life can be and is determined to live it on her terms. Van, Toni's best friend also works in the hospital and has been a great support throughout her recent ordeal On the surface, a well adjusted middle class woman in a stable relationship, we are soon made aware of Toni's long term longing for women and her struggle to deal with it and conform. Rescuing Desire takes us through Toni's exploration of her sexuality and Van's efforts to ensure Toni's safety during her self discovery
Who directed Rescuing Desire?
Rescuing Desire was directed by Adam Rodgers.
Who stars in Rescuing Desire?
The principal cast of Rescuing Desire includes Melinda Mullins, Tamara Tunie, Caitlin Dulany, Bruce Altman, Barton Heyman.
When was Rescuing Desire released and how long is it?
Rescuing Desire was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Rescuing Desire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rescuing Desire was composed by Wendy Blackstone.