Apology
“A deadly idea”
Synopsis
For her upcoming exhibition, "Apology," Lily, a New York conceptual artist, is designing a sound and sculpture installation inspired by the testimony of anonymous phone callers who, after responding to a public advert inviting them to spill their guts, leave messages on her answering machine. When one caller confesses to a murder, Lily begins to suspect that the mystery man may be intending a little "performance" of his own: her death.
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Apology (1986)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-09-11
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Lesley Ann Warren
Lily
Peter Weller
Rad Hungate
George Loros
Frank
John Glover
Philip
Jimmie Ray Weeks
Claude
Charles S. Dutton
Asst. District Attorney
Skye Bassett
Anna
Garrett M. Brown
Gordon
Ellen Barber
Patty Garretson
Reathel Bean
Lt. Arnold Goodson
Chris Noth
Roy Burnette
Diana Reis
Jean
Joe Zaloom
Street vendor
Jay Devlin
Truck driver
Harvey Fierstein
The derelict
Lianne Kressin
Waitress
Seth Allen
Fabricator
Jacqueline McLeod
Receptionist #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 8, 1986
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Bierman
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Medoff
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- Apology
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- HBO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Bierman
Mark Medoff
Maurice Jarre
Phil Meheux
Jim Benson
Les Alexander, Roger Gimbel, Richard Parks, Richard Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Bierman
Director
Mark Medoff
Writer
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
Les Alexander
Producer
Jim Benson
Editor
Phil Meheux
Director of Photography
Ben Edwards
Production Design
Enid Harris
Costume Design
Branko Racki
Stunt Coordinator
Richard Parks
Producer
Richard Smith
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is Apology about?
For her upcoming exhibition, "Apology," Lily, a New York conceptual artist, is designing a sound and sculpture installation inspired by the testimony of anonymous phone callers who, after responding to a public advert inviting them to spill their guts, leave messages on her answering machine. When one caller confesses to a murder, Lily begins to suspect that the mystery man may be intending a little "performance" of his own: her death.
Who directed Apology?
Apology was directed by Robert Bierman.
Who stars in Apology?
The principal cast of Apology includes Lesley Ann Warren, Peter Weller, George Loros, John Glover, Jimmie Ray Weeks.
When was Apology released and how long is it?
Apology was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Apology?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Apology was composed by Maurice Jarre.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Apology?
Apology holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).