The Myth of Fingerprints
Synopsis
When a New England dysfunctional family gathers for Thanksgiving, past demons reveal themselves as one son returns for the first time in three years.
Top Cast
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Arija Bareikis
Daphne
Justin Barreto
Young Jake
Chris Bauer
Jerry
Nicholas Bourgeois
Young Warren
Tom Cumler
Man at Train Station
Blythe Danner
Lena
Hope Davis
Margaret
Christopher Duva
Tom
Kelsey Gunn
Young Leigh
Laurel Holloman
Leigh
Brian Kerwin
Elliot
James Le Gros
Cezanne
Julianne Moore
Mia
Polly Pelletier
Young Mia
Pamela Polhemus
Bookstore Woman
Michael Rupert
Warren's Psychiatrist
Roy Scheider
Hal
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 17, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 1, 1998
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$459K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.23x
-$1.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bart Freundlich
- Screenplay & Story
- Bart Freundlich
- Original Score
- David Bridie, John Philips
- Original Title
- The Myth of Fingerprints
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $459K
- Production Studios
- Good Machine, Eureka Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bart Freundlich
Bart Freundlich
David Bridie, John Philips
Stephen Kazmierski
Kate Williams
Ted Hope, Bart Freundlich, Tim Perell, James Schamus, Mary Jane Skalski
Department Leadership Roster
Bart Freundlich
Director
Bart Freundlich
Writer
Bart Freundlich
Producer
Tim Perell
Producer
Mary Jane Skalski
Producer
Stephen Kazmierski
Director of Photography
Kate Williams
Editor
Susan Bolles
Production Design
Lucy W. Corrigan
Costume Design
John Philips
Original Music Composer
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
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Myth of Fingerprints
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Myth of Fingerprints about?
When a New England dysfunctional family gathers for Thanksgiving, past demons reveal themselves as one son returns for the first time in three years.
Who directed The Myth of Fingerprints?
The Myth of Fingerprints was directed by Bart Freundlich.
Who stars in The Myth of Fingerprints?
The principal cast of The Myth of Fingerprints includes Randee Allen, Arija Bareikis, Justin Barreto, Chris Bauer, Nicholas Bourgeois.
When was The Myth of Fingerprints released and how long is it?
The Myth of Fingerprints was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Myth of Fingerprints?
The Myth of Fingerprints had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $459K at the worldwide box office (0.23 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Myth of Fingerprints?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Myth of Fingerprints was composed by David Bridie, John Philips.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Myth of Fingerprints?
The Myth of Fingerprints holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).