How to Make the Cruelest Month
“Warning: Smoking more; Falling in love less than hoped”
Synopsis
Bright and neurotic girl Bell sets two goals for New Year - to quit smoking and to fall in love. As the first task turns out to be too difficult, she puts all her energy into the second.
Top Cast
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Clea DuVall
Bell Bryant
JD Souther
Uncle Jerry
Mary Kay Place
Mary Bryant
Gabriel Mann
Leonard Crane
John Voskamp
Fryer Crane
James Duval
Westy
Amy Smart
Dot Bryant
Jorja Fox
Sarah Bryant
Chris Gartin
Dr. Rutledge
Frederick Weller
Rickey
Marianne Jean-Baptiste
Christina Parks
Dennis Haysbert
Manhattan Parks
Ethan Embry
Dillger
Melissa Auf der Maur
Seven
Jason Mason
Fryer's Agent
Shirley Speaks
Waitress
Walter Olkewicz
Professor
Zack Ward
Manhattan's Neighbor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kip Koenig
- Screenplay & Story
- Kip Koenig
- Original Score
- Jeff Martin
- Original Title
- How to Make the Cruelest Month
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Fugue State, Magnet Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kip Koenig
Kip Koenig
Jeff Martin
Julian Whatley
Chris Figler
Mark Lipson, Alison Dickey, James R. Hedges
Department Leadership Roster
Kip Koenig
Director
Kip Koenig
Writer
Mark Lipson
Producer
Alison Dickey
Producer
Jeff Martin
Original Music Composer
Julian Whatley
Director of Photography
Chris Figler
Editor
Jodi Ginnever
Production Design
Agnes NaDene Baddoo
Costume Design
Dalhia Schuette
Costume Design
Scott Duthie
Stunt Coordinator
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About How to Make the Cruelest Month
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What is How to Make the Cruelest Month about?
Bright and neurotic girl Bell sets two goals for New Year - to quit smoking and to fall in love. As the first task turns out to be too difficult, she puts all her energy into the second.
Who directed How to Make the Cruelest Month?
How to Make the Cruelest Month was directed by Kip Koenig.
Who stars in How to Make the Cruelest Month?
The principal cast of How to Make the Cruelest Month includes Clea DuVall, JD Souther, Mary Kay Place, Gabriel Mann, John Voskamp.
When was How to Make the Cruelest Month released and how long is it?
How to Make the Cruelest Month was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for How to Make the Cruelest Month?
The original motion picture soundtrack for How to Make the Cruelest Month was composed by Jeff Martin.