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Judy Berlin (1999)
Director: Eric Mendelsohn
Cast: Barbara Barrie, Bob Dishy, Edie Falco, Carlin Glynn
6.9
77%Runtime93 min
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Judy Berlin is an aspiring actress whose idealism is at odds with her small suburban community, where a solar eclipse induces town inhabitants (a lonely housewife, a frustrated schoolteacher, and a struggling filmmaker) to search for solace and understanding in themselves and one another.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Judy Berlin is a critically acclaimed 1999 comedy-drama film directed by Eric Mendelsohn. It has a strong 6.9/10 rating on IMDb and a positive 77% score on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating that it was well-received by both critics and audiences.
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Judy Berlin, the 1999 comedy-drama directed by Eric Mendelsohn, offers a refreshingly unique exploration of suburban life and the search for meaning. With standout performances from the ensemble cast, including Edie Falco and Barbara Barrie, the film blends humor and poignancy as it follows the residents of a small town during a solar eclipse, grappling with their own dreams, frustrations, and desires for connection.
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Judy Berlin is a 1999 American independent drama film directed by Eric Mendelsohn. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1999 Cannes Film Festival. Mendelsohn won the directing prize for Judy Berlin at the 1999 Sundance Film Festival. This was Madeline Kahn's final film appearance eleven months before her death on December 3, 1999.
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