Basements
Synopsis
Basements is the title for the omnibus film that brings together two plays by Harold Pinter – The Dumb Waiter and The Room – each, once again, set in a single location.
Top Cast
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John Travolta
Ben (segment "The Dumb Waiter")
Tom Conti
Gus (segment "The Dumb Waiter")
Linda Hunt
Rose (segment "The Room")
Annie Lennox
Mrs. Sands (segment "The Room")
Julian Sands
Mr. Sands (segment "The Room")
David Hemblen
Mr. Hudd (segment "The Room")
Abbott Anderson
Donald Pleasence
Mr. Kidd (segment "The Room")
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Altman
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Pinter
- Original Score
- Judith Gruber-Stitzer
- Original Title
- Basements
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Sandcastle 5
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Altman
Harold Pinter
Judith Gruber-Stitzer
Pierre Mignot
Jennifer Augé, Hélène Girard
Robert Altman, Scott Bushnell
Department Leadership Roster
Harold Pinter
Writer
Robert Altman
Director
Robert Altman
Producer
Pierre Mignot
Director of Photography
Judith Gruber-Stitzer
Original Music Composer
Jennifer Augé
Editor
Hélène Girard
Editor
Violette Daneau
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Basements.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Basements
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Basements about?
Basements is the title for the omnibus film that brings together two plays by Harold Pinter – The Dumb Waiter and The Room – each, once again, set in a single location.
Who directed Basements?
Basements was directed by Robert Altman.
Who stars in Basements?
The principal cast of Basements includes John Travolta, Tom Conti, Linda Hunt, Annie Lennox, Julian Sands.
When was Basements released and how long is it?
Basements was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Basements?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Basements was composed by Judith Gruber-Stitzer.