

Picking Up the Pieces
“A comedy that is not afraid to point the finger.”
Synopsis
A small New Mexican village discovers a severed hand that is considered a miracle of God, when it actually belongs to a murdered spouse with a husband in search of it.
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Picking Up the Pieces (2000) VHS Redband Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-07-14
Top Cast
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Tex Cowley
Sharon Stone
Candy Cowley
Alfonso Arau
Dr. Amado
Brian Brophy
CNN Reporter
Maria Grazia Cucinotta
Desi
Cheech Marin
Mayor Machado
David Schwimmer
Father Leo Jerome
Kiefer Sutherland
Officer Bobo
Andy Dick
Father Buñuel
Fran Drescher
Sister Frida
Lou Diamond Phillips
Officer Alfonso
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Flaco
Eddie Griffin
Sediento
Daisy White
Conchata Ortiz
Elliott Gould
Father LaCage
Mía Maestro
Enrique Castillo
Grasiento
Lupe Ontiveros
Constancia
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 26, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfonso Arau
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Wilson
- Original Score
- Ruy Folguera
- Original Title
- Picking Up the Pieces
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- The Kushner-Locke Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfonso Arau
Bill Wilson
Ruy Folguera
Vittorio Storaro
Michael R. Miller
Mimi Polk Gitlin, Peter Locke, Paul Sandberg, Alfonso Arau, Donald Kushner
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Wilson
Writer
Alfonso Arau
Director
Vittorio Storaro
Director of Photography
Ernie F. Orsatti
Stunt Coordinator
Michael R. Miller
Editor
Denise Pizzini
Production Design
Paul Sandberg
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 Picking Up the Pieces
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Picking Up the Pieces about?
A small New Mexican village discovers a severed hand that is considered a miracle of God, when it actually belongs to a murdered spouse with a husband in search of it.
Who directed Picking Up the Pieces?
Picking Up the Pieces was directed by Alfonso Arau.
Who stars in Picking Up the Pieces?
The principal cast of Picking Up the Pieces includes Woody Allen, Sharon Stone, Alfonso Arau, Brian Brophy, Maria Grazia Cucinotta.
When was Picking Up the Pieces released and how long is it?
Picking Up the Pieces was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Picking Up the Pieces?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Picking Up the Pieces was composed by Ruy Folguera.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Picking Up the Pieces?
Picking Up the Pieces holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).
