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Lili Taylor
Evie Decker
Guy Pearce
Drumstrings Casey
Sara Rue
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Irma P. Hall
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John Hawkes
David Elliot
Shawnee Smith
Faye-Jean Lindsay
Bruno Kirby
Kiddie Arcades Manager
Veronica Cartwright
Mrs. Casey
Tom Bower
Mr. Decker
Marshall Bell
Mr. Casey
Clea DuVall
Nurse
Margaret Bowman
Mrs. Harrison
James N. Harrell
Doctor
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 22, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Toni Kalem
- Screenplay & Story
- Anne Tyler, Michael Charles Hill, Toni Kalem
- Original Score
- Peter Himmelman
- Original Title
- A Slipping Down Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Toni Kalem
Anne Tyler, Michael Charles Hill, Toni Kalem
Peter Himmelman
Michael F. Barrow
Richard Raddon, Derinda Dallas
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Raddon
Producer
Peter Himmelman
Original Music Composer
Toni Kalem
Director
Michael F. Barrow
Director of Photography
Toni Kalem
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Slipping Down Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Slipping Down Life about?
A young woman becomes obsessed with a small-time North Carolina rock singer.
Who directed A Slipping Down Life?
A Slipping Down Life was directed by Toni Kalem.
Who stars in A Slipping Down Life?
The principal cast of A Slipping Down Life includes Lili Taylor, Guy Pearce, Sara Rue, Irma P. Hall, John Hawkes.
When was A Slipping Down Life released and how long is it?
A Slipping Down Life was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for A Slipping Down Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Slipping Down Life was composed by Peter Himmelman.
Is A Slipping Down Life based on a book or true story?
A Slipping Down Life is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Anne Tyler".