Based on an Untrue Story
Synopsis
Perfume creator Satin Chau is about to reveal her new designer scent, 'Puppy,' when she is cruelly struck down by a rare condition called anosmia, which robs her of her sense of smell and could even kill her. With time fast running out, she begins a frantic search for the only people who can provide the tissue-donations she desperately needs: her long-lost sisters, Corduroy and Velour.
Top Cast
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Morgan Fairchild
Satin Chau
Dan Hedaya
Caprawolski
Victoria Jackson
Corduroy Ritz
Harvey Korman
Dr. Meir
Robert Goulet
Remo
Ricki Lake
Velour Gnack
David Byron
Neil Gray
Michael St. Gerard
Crack
Dyan Cannon
Varda Gray
Jeremy Miller
Jakey
Ellia English
Sister Love
Renée Hambley
Mindy McCloskey Sanchez
Del Hunter-White
Mrs. Johnson
George McGrath
Intruder
Raymond Patterson
Mr. Johnson
Bob Lem
Mr. Chau
Takayo Fischer
Mrs. Chau
Joleen Lutz
OR Nurse
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Drake
- Screenplay & Story
- George McGrath
- Original Score
- Laura Karpman
- Original Title
- Based on an Untrue Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Fox West Pictures, Bruin Grip Services, Fox International Channels
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Drake
George McGrath
Laura Karpman
Frank Byers
Norman Hollyn
Kevin Reidy
Department Leadership Roster
George McGrath
Writer
Kevin Reidy
Producer
Frank Byers
Director of Photography
Norman Hollyn
Editor
Michael Novotny
Production Design
Sanja Milkovic Hays
Costume Design
Jim Drake
Director
Laura Karpman
Original Music Composer
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What is Based on an Untrue Story about?
Perfume creator Satin Chau is about to reveal her new designer scent, 'Puppy,' when she is cruelly struck down by a rare condition called anosmia, which robs her of her sense of smell and could even kill her. With time fast running out, she begins a frantic search for the only people who can provide the tissue-donations she desperately needs: her long-lost sisters, Corduroy and Velour.
Who directed Based on an Untrue Story?
Based on an Untrue Story was directed by Jim Drake.
Who stars in Based on an Untrue Story?
The principal cast of Based on an Untrue Story includes Morgan Fairchild, Dan Hedaya, Victoria Jackson, Harvey Korman, Robert Goulet.
When was Based on an Untrue Story released and how long is it?
Based on an Untrue Story was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Based on an Untrue Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Based on an Untrue Story was composed by Laura Karpman.