A detective investigating a series of murders becomes involved with a woman who may be the culprit.A detective investigating a series of murders becomes involved with a woman who may be the culprit.A detective investigating a series of murders becomes involved with a woman who may be the culprit.
- Awards
- 5 nominations
Luis Antonio Ramos
- Omar Maldonado
- (as Luis Ramos)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaAccording to the DVD documentary, included in the final cut of the film is a scene where Al Pacino's character gets rudely bumped into on 5th Avenue while trying to court Ellen Barkin's character. According to director Harold Becker, this was an unscripted moment caused by a real New Yorker, and not an extra. Pacino incorporates the moment into his performance, and continues without missing a beat.
- GoofsWhen Frank visits Helen in the shoe store, she takes his shoe off. He never puts it back on, and he leaves the store in a huff.
- Quotes
Frank Keller Sr.: [a poem by Frank's mother written in 1934 while she was in high school] I live alone within myself, like a hut within the woods; I keep my heart high upon the shelf, barren of other goods; I need another's arms to reach for it, and place it where it belongs. I need another's touch and smile, to fill my hut with songs.
- Alternate versionsSeveral scenes featuring Lorraine Bracco as Al Pacino's wife were cut before release and reinserted for the film television premiere. These additions were all included on the Universal Thrillers VHS edition of the film. They are as follows: 1) Frank sees a suspicious man on the street and calls for back-up from a nearby pay phone. It is revealed that this man is a personal bodyguard for a child at a nearby school. Parts of this scene were included in the original theatrical trailer. 2) The complete scene with Lorraine Bracco in which she pleads with Frank to stop bothering her and her husband. She also reveals that she is pregnant. 3) Frank comes home to his apartment and is surprised by his father, played by William Hickey, who is already in the apartment. His father tells him about an old partner who just passed away.
Featured review
Edgy, smart thriller
Great screenplay, acting and settings combine to make a dynamite film. The constant tension between the police investigation and Pacino's love interest keep the suspense going strong, and the chemistry between Barkin and Pacino is fabulous. John Goodman is excellent as always, the sex/death themes add to the tension, and the ending will throw most for a loop... this film delivers. Try it, you'll like it.
8/10
8/10
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- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- The Season with the Love
- Filming locations
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada(as 'New York' interiors)
- Production company
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Box office
- Budget
- $19,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $58,571,513
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $10,017,840
- Sep 17, 1989
- Gross worldwide
- $110,879,513
- Runtime1 hour 53 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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