Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
“New York in the 1920's. The only place to be was the Algonquin, and the only person to know was Dorothy Parker.”
Synopsis
Dorothy Parker remembers the heyday of the Algonquin Round Table, a circle of friends whose barbed wit, like hers, was fueled by alcohol and flirted with despair.
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Top Cast
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Jennifer Jason Leigh
Dorothy Parker
Campbell Scott
Robert Benchley
Matthew Broderick
Charles MacArthur
Peter Gallagher
Alan Campbell
Jennifer Beals
Gertrude Benchley
Andrew McCarthy
Eddie Parker
Wallace Shawn
Horatio Byrd
Martha Plimpton
Jane Grant
Sam Robards
Harold Ross
Lili Taylor
Edna Ferber
James Le Gros
Deems Taylor
Gwyneth Paltrow
Paula Hunt
Nick Cassavetes
Robert Sherwood
David Thornton
George S. Kaufman
Heather Graham
Mary Kennedy Taylor
Tom McGowan
Alexander Woollcott
Chip Zien
Franklin P. Adams
Gary Basaraba
Heywood Broun
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 23, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Rudolph
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Rudolph, Randy Sue Coburn
- Original Score
- Mark Isham
- Original Title
- Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- Fine Line Features, Miramax
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Rudolph
Alan Rudolph, Randy Sue Coburn
Mark Isham
Jan Kiesser
Suzy Elmiger
Scott Bushnell, Ira Deutchman, Robert Altman
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Rudolph
Director
Alan Rudolph
Writer
Randy Sue Coburn
Writer
François Séguin
Production Design
Mark Isham
Original Music Composer
Renée April
Costume Design
John Hay
Costume Design
Jan Kiesser
Director of Photography
Suzy Elmiger
Editor
Robert Altman
Producer
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 Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
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What is Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle about?
Dorothy Parker remembers the heyday of the Algonquin Round Table, a circle of friends whose barbed wit, like hers, was fueled by alcohol and flirted with despair.
Who directed Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle?
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle was directed by Alan Rudolph.
Who stars in Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle?
The principal cast of Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle includes Jennifer Jason Leigh, Campbell Scott, Matthew Broderick, Peter Gallagher, Jennifer Beals.
When was Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle released and how long is it?
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle was composed by Mark Isham.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle?
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).