The Sky is Falling
Synopsis
A young woman, struggling to become a novelist, has her life go into a tailspin. Her first novel is rejected, her non-committal boy friend decides to take a powder, her best friend moves to Mexico for an acting job, and her mother announces that her long presumed dead father is actually a hippie photographer who has come to town to meet her. Sinking into a depression at being a total failure at 28, she starts fantasizing about suicide. In her depths of despair she meets various eccentric characters including a chain-smoking Santa Claus and an obnoxious literary agent. But her belief in herself is only restored when she meets a patient in a hospital where she does volunteer work.
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Dedee Pfeiffer
Emily Hall
Laura Leighton
Amber Lee
Teri Garr
Mona Hall
Howard Hesseman
Yogi Cook
Bert Remsen
Mr. Finch
Lorraine Toussaint
Janie
Octavia Spencer
Nurse #2
Merrin Dungey
Sheila
Fran Bennett
Mrs. Quinn
Sirena Irwin
Gabby
Eric Close
Mike
Ann LeSchander
Regina
Stefan Marks
Jerry
T.J. Thyne
Kid
Dena Dietrich
Mrs. Jacobs
Mindy Sterling
Doris
Phina Oruche
Amanda
Caitlin Dulany
Carrie
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 20, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Florrie Laurence
- Screenplay & Story
- Florrie Laurence
- Original Score
- Adam Fields
- Original Title
- The Sky is Falling
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Viewfinder Films, Inertia Entertainment Partners, StellarQuest Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Florrie Laurence
Florrie Laurence
Adam Fields
David Parks
Howard G. Kazanjian, David Parks
Department Leadership Roster
Florrie Laurence
Director
Adam Fields
Original Music Composer
Erin Farrell
Costume Design
Florrie Laurence
Writer
David Parks
Producer
David Parks
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sky is Falling
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sky is Falling about?
A young woman, struggling to become a novelist, has her life go into a tailspin. Her first novel is rejected, her non-committal boy friend decides to take a powder, her best friend moves to Mexico for an acting job, and her mother announces that her long presumed dead father is actually a hippie photographer who has come to town to meet her. Sinking into a depression at being a total failure at 28, she starts fantasizing about suicide. In her depths of despair she meets various eccentric characters including a chain-smoking Santa Claus and an obnoxious literary agent. But her belief in herself is only restored when she meets a patient in a hospital where she does volunteer work.
Who directed The Sky is Falling?
The Sky is Falling was directed by Florrie Laurence.
Who stars in The Sky is Falling?
The principal cast of The Sky is Falling includes Dedee Pfeiffer, Laura Leighton, Teri Garr, Howard Hesseman, Bert Remsen.
When was The Sky is Falling released and how long is it?
The Sky is Falling was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sky is Falling?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sky is Falling was composed by Adam Fields.