Maxie
“Her big movie comeback has a ghost of a chance.”
Synopsis
When Nick and Jan move into their new apartment in San Francisco, the batty landlady upstairs tells them about a girl who used to live there in the 20's: a brash young party girl named Maxie, who died in a car crash the morning before her big audition for a Hollywood studio. The trouble is, Maxie, or rather her ghost, hasn't left the house. Worse, she can take over Jan's body. And the only way she's going to leave is if she gets that audition.
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MAXIE [1985 TRAILER]
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-01-22
Top Cast
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Glenn Close
Jan / Maxie
Mandy Patinkin
Nick
Ruth Gordon
Mrs. Lavin
Barnard Hughes
Bishop Campbell
Valerie Curtin
Miss Sheffer
Googy Gress
Father Jerome
Michael Ensign
Cleopatra Director
Michael Laskin
Commercial Director
Lou Cutell
Art Isenberg
Nelson Welch
Bartender
Leeza Gibbons
E.T. Reporter
Evan White
Channel 4 Announcer
Harry Wong
Mr. Chu
Charles Douglas Laird
Policeman
David Sosna
Assistant Director
Hugo Stanger
Charity Patron
John O'Neill
Trainer
Eddie Wong
Usher
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 27, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Aaron
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Finney, Patricia Resnick
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- Maxie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.6M
- Production Studios
- Orion Pictures, Elsboy Entertainment, Aurora
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Aaron
Jack Finney, Patricia Resnick
Georges Delerue
Fred Schuler
Lynzee Klingman
Carter DeHaven, Rich Irvine, James L. Stewart
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Aaron
Director
Fred Schuler
Director of Photography
Patricia Resnick
Writer
Carter DeHaven
Producer
Lynzee Klingman
Editor
John J. Lloyd
Production Design
Ann Roth
Costume Design
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maxie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Maxie about?
When Nick and Jan move into their new apartment in San Francisco, the batty landlady upstairs tells them about a girl who used to live there in the 20's: a brash young party girl named Maxie, who died in a car crash the morning before her big audition for a Hollywood studio. The trouble is, Maxie, or rather her ghost, hasn't left the house. Worse, she can take over Jan's body. And the only way she's going to leave is if she gets that audition.
Who directed Maxie?
Maxie was directed by Paul Aaron.
Who stars in Maxie?
The principal cast of Maxie includes Glenn Close, Mandy Patinkin, Ruth Gordon, Barnard Hughes, Valerie Curtin.
When was Maxie released and how long is it?
Maxie was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
How much did Maxie make at the box office?
Maxie grossed $2.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Maxie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Maxie was composed by Georges Delerue.
Is Maxie based on a book or true story?
Maxie is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jack Finney".