Thank You, Doctor Rey
Merci Docteur Rey
Synopsis
A gay young man is recruited into an illicit love triangle to watch a much older man’s sexual liaison, but ends up witnessing what turns out to be his murder. The next day the young man's opera diva mother informs him that his estranged father has been in Paris... until the previous night when he was murdered. Seeking help with a psychiatrist, the young man comes across an eccentric actress who has come totally unhinged by the death of that psychiatrist, the infamous Docteur Rey. At first mistaking her for the doctor, the young man embarks on a madcap mystery, reminiscent of an Agatha Christie novel, with Paris as the backdrop.
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MERCI DOCTEUR REY- TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-01-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Paris Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 17, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Litvack
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Litvack
- Original Score
- Geoff Alexander
- Original Title
- Merci Docteur Rey
- Country of Origin
- France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Merchant Ivory Productions, Eat Your Soup Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Litvack
Andrew Litvack
Geoff Alexander
Laurent Machuel
Giles Gardner
Rahila Bootwala, Nathalie Gastaldo, Richard Hawley, Ismail Merchant
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Litvack
Director
Giles Gardner
Editor
Geoff Alexander
Original Music Composer
Pierre-Yves Gayraud
Costume Design
Rahila Bootwala
Producer
Laurent Machuel
Director of Photography
Nathalie Gastaldo
Producer
Andrew Litvack
Writer
Jacques Bufnoir
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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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2000
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thank You, Doctor Rey
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What is Thank You, Doctor Rey about?
A gay young man is recruited into an illicit love triangle to watch a much older man’s sexual liaison, but ends up witnessing what turns out to be his murder. The next day the young man's opera diva mother informs him that his estranged father has been in Paris... until the previous night when he was murdered. Seeking help with a psychiatrist, the young man comes across an eccentric actress who has come totally unhinged by the death of that psychiatrist, the infamous Docteur Rey. At first mistaking her for the doctor, the young man embarks on a madcap mystery, reminiscent of an Agatha Christie novel, with Paris as the backdrop.
Who directed Thank You, Doctor Rey?
Thank You, Doctor Rey was directed by Andrew Litvack.
Who stars in Thank You, Doctor Rey?
The principal cast of Thank You, Doctor Rey includes Dianne Wiest, Jane Birkin, Bulle Ogier, Roschdy Zem, Jerry Hall.
When was Thank You, Doctor Rey released and how long is it?
Thank You, Doctor Rey was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Thank You, Doctor Rey?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Thank You, Doctor Rey was composed by Geoff Alexander.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Thank You, Doctor Rey?
Thank You, Doctor Rey holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).