The Cool Surface (1994)
The Cool Surface (1994), directed by Erik Anjou, starring Robert Patrick and Teri Hatcher.
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Synopsis
A writer returns to Hollywood after finishing his novel in the wilderness. Still smarting from his girlfriend's suicide and his publisher's criticisms of his novel, he becomes intrigued by the neighbor couple's abusive relationship.
- Greg LittlewoodCinematography
- Erik AnjouDirector, Writer
- Mike JacksonEditing
- Stephan BataillardProducer
About the film
The Cool Surface (released in the Philippines as The Playmate) is a 1994 thriller film written and directed by Erik Anjou and starring Robert Patrick, Teri Hatcher, Cyril O'Reilly, Matt McCoy, Shannon Dobson and Ian Buchanan.
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The Cool Surface (released in the Philippines as The Playmate) is a 1994 thriller film written and directed by Erik Anjou and starring Robert Patrick, Teri Hatcher, Cyril O'Reilly, Matt McCoy, Shannon Dobson and Ian Buchanan.
Plot
A writer returns to Hollywood after finishing his novel in the wilderness. Still smarting from his girlfriend's suicide and his publisher's criticisms of his novel, he becomes intrigued by the neighbor couple's abusive relationship. Eventually he intervenes and becomes involved with the woman, basing a new book on their increasingly violent relationship sparked by his insane jealousy of her friends and her acting career.
Release
The Cool Surface was released direct to video in United States on April 5, 1994. In the Philippines, the film was released in theaters as The Playmate on April 26, 1995.
References
External links
The Cool Surface at IMDb
The Cool Surface at Rotten Tomatoes
Text from The Cool Surface on Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cool_Surface
Trivia
- It premiered on April 5, 1994, a Tuesday.
- It runs 1h28 — a typical feature length.
- This film's quiz has 13 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- StudiosFilm Nouveau
- CountriesUnited States
- LanguagesEnglish
- StatusReleased
More about this film
Set in
- Los Angeles
Cast
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Robert Patrick
Jarvis Scott -
Teri Hatcher
Dani Payson - Steve Tyler Bob 'Beast' Stevenson
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Cyril O'Reilly
Gary / Eric -
Matt McCoy
Chazz Stone - Shannon Fopeano Jeanne (as Shannon Dobson Fopeano)
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Ian Buchanan
Terrence - Howard Spiegel Michael
- Cassian Elwes Minion #1
- Saul Janson Minion #2
- Lisa Marie Kurbikoff Partygoer
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David Niven Jr.
Peeping Tom -
Anthony Pena
Policeman #1 - Rolf Englehardt Policeman #2
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Brian Hayes Currie
Policeman #3 (as Brian Currie) - Paul Timms Policeman #4
- Michael Brochard Ballplayer #1
- Brian Regalot Ballplayer #2
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Gary Grossman
Ballplayer #3 -
Michael Sládek
Ballplayer #4 (as Michael Sladek)
Quiz about this movie
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6.4
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6.9
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Sem Saída
6.8
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A Mulher na Janela
6.0
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Traficantes de Corpos
6.2
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Aqueles Que Me Desejam a Morte
6.6
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Anjos da Noite: A Rebelião
6.5
Tags
Crew
- Greg Littlewood Cinematography
- Erik Anjou Director
- Mike Jackson Editing
- Stephan Bataillard Producer
- Dave Kopplin Original music
- Erik Anjou Writer
Questions about this film
What is The Cool Surface about?
The Cool Surface: A writer returns to Hollywood after finishing his novel in the wilderness. Still smarting from his girlfriend's suicide and his publisher's criticisms of his novel, he becomes intrigued by the neighbor couple's abusive relationship.
Who directed The Cool Surface?
The Cool Surface was directed by Erik Anjou in 1994.
Who stars in The Cool Surface?
The cast of The Cool Surface includes Robert Patrick, Teri Hatcher, Steve Tyler, Cyril O'Reilly and Matt McCoy.
How long is The Cool Surface?
The Cool Surface runs for 88 minutes, or 1h28.
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