The Wives He Forgot
“Memories can be dangerous.”
Synopsis
When a man, beaten and bloody, stumbles into the law office of Charlotte Saint John, she discovers that he has amnesia. She takes him in as a guest, hoping that his memory will recover once his wounds heal. While she helps nurse him to health, the two start falling in love. But everything changes when his wife comes to get him. When another woman comes forward claiming to be Jay's wife as well, he's put on trial for bigamy and Charlotte defends him.
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Top Cast
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Molly Ringwald
Charlotte Saint John
Mark Humphrey
Gabriel / Jay Miller
Shannon Sturges
Gillian Mathers
Maxim Roy
Alicia Miller
Ellen Dubin
Gwen
Linda Thorson
Eva
Lara Azzopardi
Mina Truman
Sean McCann
Mayor
Karl Pruner
Judge
Kevin Rushton
Large Bald Man - William Foxboro
Hrant Alianak
Doctor
Katie Bergin
Reporter #1
J.C. Kenny
Reporter #2
Sylvia Mina
Reporter #3
Scott Hurst
Medical Examiner
Brendan Gall
Employee #1
Craig Brown
Employee #2
Graham Harley
Psychologist
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 18, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mario Azzopardi
- Screenplay & Story
- J.J. Jamieson
- Original Score
- Eric Cadesky, Nick Dyer
- Original Title
- The Wives He Forgot
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Heartstone Films, Breakthrough Entertainment, Regent Entertainment, Lifetime
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mario Azzopardi
J.J. Jamieson
Eric Cadesky, Nick Dyer
Michael Storey
Mike Lee
Paula J. Smith, Peter Williamson, Ira Levy, James Veres, Stephen P. Jarchow
Department Leadership Roster
J.J. Jamieson
Writer
Mario Azzopardi
Director
Gavin Mitchell
Production Design
Michael Storey
Director of Photography
Mike Lee
Editor
Eric Cadesky
Original Music Composer
Nick Dyer
Original Music Composer
Paula J. Smith
Producer
Randy Butcher
Stunt Coordinator
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Wives He Forgot about?
When a man, beaten and bloody, stumbles into the law office of Charlotte Saint John, she discovers that he has amnesia. She takes him in as a guest, hoping that his memory will recover once his wounds heal. While she helps nurse him to health, the two start falling in love. But everything changes when his wife comes to get him. When another woman comes forward claiming to be Jay's wife as well, he's put on trial for bigamy and Charlotte defends him.
Who directed The Wives He Forgot?
The Wives He Forgot was directed by Mario Azzopardi.
Who stars in The Wives He Forgot?
The principal cast of The Wives He Forgot includes Molly Ringwald, Mark Humphrey, Shannon Sturges, Maxim Roy, Ellen Dubin.
When was The Wives He Forgot released and how long is it?
The Wives He Forgot was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wives He Forgot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wives He Forgot was composed by Eric Cadesky, Nick Dyer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wives He Forgot?
The Wives He Forgot holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).