A Simple Twist of Fate
“A twist of fate brought them something wonderful... Each other!”
Synopsis
When Michael McCann is thrown over by the woman he loves, he becomes something of a misanthrope and a miser, spending all of his spare money on collectible gold coins. Living in the same town is an affluent family with two sons: John and Tanny. Tanny's a wild boy, whom John cannot control, and one night he breaks into McCann's house, and steals the gold and disappears, which nearly confirms McCann's distrust of mankind. But then, a mysterious young woman dies in the snow outside McCann's house, and her small daughter makes her way to McCann's house and into McCann's life and heart.
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Steve Martin
Michael McCann
Gabriel Byrne
John Newland
Laura Linney
Nancy Lambert Newland
Catherine O'Hara
April Simon
Alana Austin
Mathilda McCann - Age 10
Stephen Baldwin
Tanny Newland
Byron Jennings
Keating
Michael Des Barres
Bryce
Tim Ware
Rob
David Dwyer
Joe the Bartender
Ed Grady
Judge Marcus
Amelia Campbell
Marsha Swanson
Carolyn McCormick
Elaine McCann
Terry Loughlin
Cal
Leon Lamar
Stablehand
Anne Heche
Tanny's Playmate (uncredited)
Alyssa Austin
Mathilda McCann - Age 5
Afemo Omilami
Bailiff
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 2, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 1, 1996
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gillies MacKinnon
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Martin, George Eliot
- Original Score
- Cliff Eidelman
- Original Title
- A Simple Twist of Fate
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.4M
- Production Studios
- Touchstone Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gillies MacKinnon
Steve Martin, George Eliot
Cliff Eidelman
Andrew Dunn
Humphrey Dixon
Ric Kidney, Steve Martin
Department Leadership Roster
Gillies MacKinnon
Director
Steve Martin
Writer
Ric Kidney
Producer
Hope Hanafin
Costume Design
Andy Harris
Production Design
Humphrey Dixon
Editor
Cliff Eidelman
Original Music Composer
Andrew Dunn
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Simple Twist of Fate
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What is A Simple Twist of Fate about?
When Michael McCann is thrown over by the woman he loves, he becomes something of a misanthrope and a miser, spending all of his spare money on collectible gold coins. Living in the same town is an affluent family with two sons: John and Tanny. Tanny's a wild boy, whom John cannot control, and one night he breaks into McCann's house, and steals the gold and disappears, which nearly confirms McCann's distrust of mankind. But then, a mysterious young woman dies in the snow outside McCann's house, and her small daughter makes her way to McCann's house and into McCann's life and heart.
Who directed A Simple Twist of Fate?
A Simple Twist of Fate was directed by Gillies MacKinnon.
Who stars in A Simple Twist of Fate?
The principal cast of A Simple Twist of Fate includes Steve Martin, Gabriel Byrne, Laura Linney, Catherine O'Hara, Alana Austin.
When was A Simple Twist of Fate released and how long is it?
A Simple Twist of Fate was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
How much did A Simple Twist of Fate make at the box office?
A Simple Twist of Fate grossed $3.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for A Simple Twist of Fate?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Simple Twist of Fate was composed by Cliff Eidelman.
Is A Simple Twist of Fate based on a book or true story?
A Simple Twist of Fate is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "George Eliot".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Simple Twist of Fate?
A Simple Twist of Fate holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).