The Waterdance
“Sometimes, life happens by accident.”
Synopsis
Author Joel Garcia breaks his neck while hiking, and finds himself in a rehab center with Raymond, an exaggerating ladies man, and Bloss, a racist biker. Considerable tension builds as each character tries to deal with his new found handicap and the problems that go with it, especially Joel, whose lover Anna is having as difficult a time as he is.
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The Waterdance - trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-19
Top Cast
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Eric Stoltz
Joel Garcia
Helen Hunt
Anna
Wesley Snipes
Raymond Hill
William Forsythe
Bloss
Elizabeth Peña
Rosa
William Allen Young
Les
Tony Genaro
Victor
Grace Zabriskie
Pat
Kimberly Scott
Alice
Eva Rodriguez
Victor's Wife
Erick Vigil
Victor's Son
Edgar Rodriguez
Victor's Son
Angélica Castell
Victor's Daughter
Casey Stengel
Vernon
Susan Gibney
Cheryl Lynn
Elizabeth Dennehy
Candy
Starletta DuPois
Florence
Mirron E. Willis
Doctor
Release History & Theatrical Window
33rd Thessaloniki International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 13, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Neal Jimenez, Michael Steinberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Neal Jimenez
- Original Score
- Michael Convertino
- Original Title
- The Waterdance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- No Frills Film, The Samuel Goldwyn Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Neal Jimenez, Michael Steinberg
Neal Jimenez
Michael Convertino
Mark Plummer
Jeff Freeman
Marie Cantin, Gale Anne Hurd, Guy Riedel
Department Leadership Roster
Neal Jimenez
Director
Michael Steinberg
Director
Neal Jimenez
Writer
Marie Cantin
Producer
Gale Anne Hurd
Producer
Michael Convertino
Original Music Composer
Mark Plummer
Director of Photography
Jeff Freeman
Editor
Bob Ziembicki
Production Design
Isis Mussenden
Costume 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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Frequently Asked Questions About The Waterdance
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What is The Waterdance about?
Author Joel Garcia breaks his neck while hiking, and finds himself in a rehab center with Raymond, an exaggerating ladies man, and Bloss, a racist biker. Considerable tension builds as each character tries to deal with his new found handicap and the problems that go with it, especially Joel, whose lover Anna is having as difficult a time as he is.
Who directed The Waterdance?
The Waterdance was directed by Neal Jimenez, Michael Steinberg.
Who stars in The Waterdance?
The principal cast of The Waterdance includes Eric Stoltz, Helen Hunt, Wesley Snipes, William Forsythe, Elizabeth Peña.
When was The Waterdance released and how long is it?
The Waterdance was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Waterdance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Waterdance was composed by Michael Convertino.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Waterdance?
The Waterdance holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).