The Pillowman
Synopsis
The story concerns a man who goes by the name of the “Pillowman” who is “cocky”, confused, and somewhat dumb, but also very likable.
Top Cast
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Renee Morgan
Miss Ellison
Chanel Price
The Woman
Howard Darkley
The Cop
Tony Montana
Mr. Chez
Helen Haze
Hotel Owner
Johnny Ace
Rama
Brandi Wine
Carrie
Tammy Reynolds
Judy
Joey Silvera
Tony
Britt Morgan
Britt Morgan
F.M. Bradley
Henry
Aja
Karen
Jose Duval
The Chief
Peter North
The Pillowman
J.R. Koxx
Solicitor
A.J. Martin Jr.
Man on Phone
Sondra Ace
Hotel Resident
Bruce Stringbean
Hotel Resident
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 23, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Leslie
- Screenplay & Story
- John Leslie, Joey Silvera
- Original Score
- Bill Heid
- Original Title
- The Pillowman
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- VCA Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Leslie
John Leslie, Joey Silvera
Bill Heid
Jack Remy
Department Leadership Roster
John Leslie
Director
John Leslie
Writer
Joey Silvera
Writer
Jack Remy
Director of Photography
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Pillowman.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pillowman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Pillowman about?
The story concerns a man who goes by the name of the “Pillowman” who is “cocky”, confused, and somewhat dumb, but also very likable.
Who directed The Pillowman?
The Pillowman was directed by John Leslie.
Who stars in The Pillowman?
The principal cast of The Pillowman includes Renee Morgan, Chanel Price, Howard Darkley, Tony Montana, Helen Haze.
When was The Pillowman released and how long is it?
The Pillowman was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Pillowman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pillowman was composed by Bill Heid.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Pillowman?
The Pillowman holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).