Compromising Positions
“You're about to find out why the women of Shorehaven would rather kill than miss an appointment with Dr. Bruce Fleckstein.”
Synopsis
An ex-newspaper woman, who is now a suburban housewife, can't resist getting involved in an investigation of the murder of a philandering dentist who had been having affairs with several of her neighbors.
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Compromising Positions (1985) 35mm film trailer, flat open matte, 2160p
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-12-15
Top Cast
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Susan Sarandon
Judith Singer
Raúl Juliá
David Suarez
Edward Herrmann
Bob Singer
Judith Ivey
Nancy Miller
Mary Beth Hurt
Peg Tuccio
Joe Mantegna
Bruce Fleckstein
Anne DeSalvo
Phyllis Fleckstein
Josh Mostel
Dicky Dunck
Deborah Rush
Brenda Dunck
Joan Allen
Mary Alice Mahoney
Kaiulani Lee
Scotty Hughes
Tanya Berezin
Newsday Editor
William Youmans
Motel Clerk
Amanda Lyons
Kate Singer
Chris Cunningham
Joey Singer
Jason Beghe
Cupcake
Timothy Jerome
Rabbi
Jack Gilpin
Patrol Car Cop
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 30, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.09x
+$6.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Perry
- Screenplay & Story
- Susan Isaacs
- Original Score
- Brad Fiedel
- Original Title
- Compromising Positions
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $12.5M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Blackhawk Productions, C.P. Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Perry
Susan Isaacs
Brad Fiedel
Barry Sonnenfeld
Peter C. Frank
Salah M. Hassanein, Frank Perry
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Perry
Director
Susan Isaacs
Writer
Peter C. Frank
Editor
Frank Perry
Producer
Barry Sonnenfeld
Director of Photography
Brad Fiedel
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Compromising Positions
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What is Compromising Positions about?
An ex-newspaper woman, who is now a suburban housewife, can't resist getting involved in an investigation of the murder of a philandering dentist who had been having affairs with several of her neighbors.
Who directed Compromising Positions?
Compromising Positions was directed by Frank Perry.
Who stars in Compromising Positions?
The principal cast of Compromising Positions includes Susan Sarandon, Raúl Juliá, Edward Herrmann, Judith Ivey, Mary Beth Hurt.
When was Compromising Positions released and how long is it?
Compromising Positions was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What was the box office and production budget of Compromising Positions?
Compromising Positions had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $12.5M at the worldwide box office (2.09 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Compromising Positions?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Compromising Positions was composed by Brad Fiedel.
Is Compromising Positions based on a book or true story?
Compromising Positions is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Susan Isaacs".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Compromising Positions?
Compromising Positions holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).