Grace Quigley (1984) ( The Ultimate Solution of Grace Quigley )

Grace Quigley (1984) (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: The Ultimate Solution of Grace Quigley
Screened, competed or awarded at:
Montreal World Film Festival
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital Stereo )
Spanish ( Dolby Digital Stereo )
Spanish ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Spain ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
78 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Filmographies
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1984 and produced in:
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
Anthony Harvey

Written By:
A. Martin Zweiback

Actors:
Katharine Hepburn ..... Grace Quigley
Nick Nolte ..... Seymour Flint
Kit Le Fever ..... Muriel
Chip Zien ..... Dr. Herman
William Duell ..... Mr. Jenkins
Elizabeth Wilson ..... Emily Watkins
Walter Abel ..... Homer Morrison
Frances Pole ..... Sarah Hodgkins
Truman Gaige ..... Sam Pincus
Paula Trueman ..... Dorothy Trugert
Christopher Murney ..... Max Putnam
Nicholas Kepros ..... Funeral Director
Harris Laskawy ..... Mr. Argo
Carl Low ..... Old Man
Isabella Hoopes ..... Old Lady

Synopsis:

When first released as Grace Quigley, this odd little black comedy proved too fey and quirky even for the most devoted fans of Katharine Hepburn. The star plays the title character, an old, worn-out woman with nothing to live for. Accordingly, she hires professional assassin Seymour Flint (Nick Nolte) to kill her, albeit gently. As she ponders the prospect of a peaceful death as opposed to a miserable life, Grace convinces Seymour to murder not only herself, but all other poor souls who have grown tired of life. As it turns out, there are several people who'd be willing to pay for this "courtesy," and soon Grace and Seymour, together with his ditsy girlfriend Muriel (Kit Le Fever), are conducting a land-office business! Entered into competition at the 1984 Cannes Film Festival, Grace Quigley made no impression whatsoever. Screenwriter A. Martin Zweibeck withdrew the film, recut it to his satisfaction, and reissued it as The Ultimate Solution of Grace Quigley. Though this version was a marked improvement over the original, the film was still not quite the Harold and Maude-like "cult favorite" that everyone hoped it would be.

Grace Quigley is nearing the end of her life, living alone in her New York apartment. One day she witnesses a murder being committed by top hit-man, Seymour Flint. She decides to blackmail him into killing her, however, she has one or two friends he has to get rid of first.

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