The Letter (2012 film)
The Letter, previously called The Stare, is a 2012 American psychological thriller film written and directed by Jay Anania, starring Winona Ryder and James Franco. Franco is a former student of Anania's, who teaches directing at NYU.[1] The pair previously collaborated on Shadows and Lies. In 2012, it was announced that Lionsgate purchased the distribution rights to the film, which was retitled The Letter.[2][3] The film got its first theatrical showing at the Cincinnati Film Festival on September 9, 2012.[4]
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Directed by | Jay Anania |
Produced by | Vince Jolivette Marni Zelnick |
Written by | Jay Anania |
Starring | Winona Ryder James Franco |
Music by | Arvo Pärt |
Cinematography | Bradley Schmidt |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Plot
A playwright, Martine (Ryder), suffers from paranoia and hallucinations as she attempts to stage a new production. She is uncertain over whether she is deluded or if there is a plot against her. Tyrone (Franco) is an actor in Martine's new play.[5]
Cast
- Winona Ryder as Martine
- James Franco as Tyrone
- Dagmara Dominczyk as Elizabeth Mcintyre
- Josh Hamilton as Raymond
- Katherine Waterston as Julie
- Marin Ireland as Anita
References
- 'The Stare': James Franco, Winona Ryder In New Film The Huffington Post. 18 April 2011
- "NARIP at SAE New York - SAE New York". Newyork.sae.edu. 2012-02-24. Retrieved 2012-10-29.
- Benardello, Karen (2012-02-25). "Interview: Marin Ireland Talks The Understudy". Shockya.com. Retrieved 2012-10-29.
- Cincinnati Film Festival scheduled Cincinnati.com. 11 August 2012
- James Franco and Winona Ryder cast in 'The Stare' The Independent. 20 April 2011