Enid Is Sleeping
Synopsis
Enid only looks like she's sleeping. In fact, she's dead. Shortly after Enid caught her husband Harry in bed with her sister June, a row ensued, whereupon June accidently killed Enid. June's problem now is to hide the truth from the authorities, including her police-officer husband Floyd. Then she decides to reveal Enid's demise, albeit rearranging the damning evidence to make the whole thing look like the accident it really was.
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Un Cadáver Divertido (Trailer español)
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-05-17
Top Cast
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Elizabeth Perkins
Jane
Judge Reinhold
Harry
Jeffrey Jones
Floyd
Maureen Mueller
Enid
Rhea Perlman
Mavis
Brion James
Trucker
Charles Tyner
Man at Indian Burial Site
Henry Jones
Old Man
Michael J. Pollard
Motel Manager
James Lashly
Gas Station Attendant
Nicholas Love
Robber #1
Alex Chapman
Robber #2
Deena-Marie Consiglio
Mary Lou
Luce Rains
Fireman
Maurice Phillips
Cop at Indian Road Sign
Sean Pratt
Bob Joe
Susan Cash
Mother
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 17, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurice Phillips
- Screenplay & Story
- A.J. Tipping, James Whaley, Maurice Phillips
- Original Score
- Craig Safan
- Original Title
- Enid Is Sleeping
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Vestron Pictures, Davis Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurice Phillips
A.J. Tipping, James Whaley, Maurice Phillips
Craig Safan
Affonso Beato
Malcolm Campbell
Dori Berinstein, Adam Platnick, Howard Malin, Mitchell Cannold, John Davis
Department Leadership Roster
Lisa Jensen
Costume Design
Paul Peters
Production Design
Howard Malin
Producer
Craig Safan
Original Music Composer
A.J. Tipping
Screenplay
James Whaley
Screenplay
Malcolm Campbell
Editor
Maurice Phillips
Screenplay
Maurice Phillips
Director
Affonso Beato
Director of Photography
John Davis
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Enid Is Sleeping
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What is Enid Is Sleeping about?
Enid only looks like she's sleeping. In fact, she's dead. Shortly after Enid caught her husband Harry in bed with her sister June, a row ensued, whereupon June accidently killed Enid. June's problem now is to hide the truth from the authorities, including her police-officer husband Floyd. Then she decides to reveal Enid's demise, albeit rearranging the damning evidence to make the whole thing look like the accident it really was.
Who directed Enid Is Sleeping?
Enid Is Sleeping was directed by Maurice Phillips.
Who stars in Enid Is Sleeping?
The principal cast of Enid Is Sleeping includes Elizabeth Perkins, Judge Reinhold, Jeffrey Jones, Maureen Mueller, Rhea Perlman.
When was Enid Is Sleeping released and how long is it?
Enid Is Sleeping was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Enid Is Sleeping?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Enid Is Sleeping was composed by Craig Safan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Enid Is Sleeping?
Enid Is Sleeping holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).