In The Cut
Crime, Drama, Mystery, Romance, Thriller
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment  (2003) 119 mins R

5.2 (9,625 votes)
Everything You Know About Desire Is Dead Wrong

In the underbelly of lower Manhattan, Frannie Avery (Meg Ryan), a reserved English professor, becomes obsessed after seeing more than she should of an impassioned couple. After the young woman turns up dead, Frannie is questioned by a homicide detective (Mark Ruffalo) who draws her into a liberating but disturbing erotic encounter. As the body count rises, familiar suspects begin to emerge. "Meg Ryan is dynamite in the most explosive performance of her career," (David Moss, FOX TV)....

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Cast and Crew
Jennifer Jason Leigh  ......  Pauline
Meg Ryan  ......  Frannie
Micheal Nuccio  ......  Frannie's Young Father
Allison Nega  ......  Young Father's Fiancee (as Alison Nega)
Dominick Aries  ......  Attentive Husband
Susan Gardner  ......  Perfect Wife
Director  .....  Jane Campion
Producer  .....  Nicole Kidman; Laurie Parker
Writer  .....  Susanna Moore; Jane Campion
Notes
Goofs:
Continuity: When Franny and Cornelious are talking in the bar, Franny puts on her glasses. When someone drops a glass on the floor, Franny quickly turns to look and her glasses are gone. When she turns back to Cornelius they are back on. (more)

Trivia:
The costume department bought the entire wardrobe from a recently cancelled TV show, "The Job" (2001) for $400. (more)

Filming Locations:
New York City, New York, USA (more)

Quotes:
Frannie: The still waters of the water under a frond of stars. The still waters of your mouth under a thicket of kisses. (more)

Awards:
1 win & 2 nominations (more)