Mister Frost (1990)

Director:

Philippe Setbon

Writers:

Derry Hall (writer)
Brad Lynch (writer)
(more)

Release Date:

9 November 1990 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Horror | Thriller

Tagline:

He hasn't spoken a word in two years. No one knows his identity. Officially he doesn't exist... But 24 corpses do.

Plot:

Frost is arrested and committed for murder after he is apprehended burying his victims in the garden...

Plot Keywords:

Police | Devil | Identity | Serial Killer | Interview

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Jeff Goldblum	...	Mr. Frost
Alan Bates	...	Felix Detweiler
Kathy Baker	...	Dr. Sarah Day
Jean-Pierre Cassel	...	Inspector Corelli
Daniel Gélin	...	Simon Scolari
François Négret	...	Christopher Kovac
Maxime Leroux	...	Frank Larcher
Vincent Schiavelli	...	Angelo, desk clerk
Roland Giraud	...	Raymond Reynhardt
Catherine Allégret	...	Dr. Corbin
Mike Marshall	...	Patrick Hollander
Henri Serre	...	André Kovac
Charley Boorman	...	Thief
Boris Bergman	...	Victor Sabowsky
Philippe Polet	...	Roland Day
Hervé Laudière	...	Joseph
Aïna Walle	...	Carole
Patrice Melennec	...	Phil
Jo Sheridan	...	Jogger
Raymond Aquilon	...	Elias
Catherine Cyler	...	Christie
Elisabeth Forgo	...	Patient
Hervé Langlois	...	Racket
Louise Vincent	...	Louise
Steve Gadler	...	The Archer

Directed by
Philippe Setbon		(as Philip Setbon)

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
Derry Hall		writer
Brad Lynch		writer
Philippe Setbon		writer (as Philip Setbon)
Louise Vincent		writer

Produced by
Xavier Gélin	....	producer
Ron Gell	....	associate producer
Michael Holzman	....	executive producer
Stéphane Marsil	....	executive producer
Claude Ravier	....	executive producer
Jeffrey L. Ringler	....	associate producer
John Simenon	....	co-producer

Original Music by
Steve Levine

Cinematography by
Dominique Brenguier

Film Editing by
Ray Lovejoy

Production Design by
Max Berto

Art Direction by
Max Berto

Costume Design by
Judy Shrewsbury

Makeup Department
Pascale Bezon	....	makeup artist
Heather Jones	....	hair stylist
Madeleine Muselli	....	assistant makeup artist

Production Management
Jean-Dominique Chouchan	....	unit manager
Robert P. Cohen	....	executive in charge of production
Claude Parnet	....	production manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Jean-Christophe Barret	....	second second assistant director
Pablo Fréville	....	first assistant director
Guy Mazarguil	....	second assistant director

Art Department
Norbert Journo	....	construction coordinator

Sound Department
Pascal D'Hueppe	....	boom operator
Nicolas Le Messurier	....	sound re-recording mixer
Mireille Leroy	....	sound editor
Jérôme Lévy	....	foley artist
Bernard Rochut	....	sound mixer
Don Sharpe	....	dialogue editor
Claude Villand	....	sound re-recording mixer

Special Effects by
Georges Demétrau	....	special effects

Stunts
Daniel Breton	....	stunt coordinator
Daniel Breton	....	stunts

Camera and Electrical Department
Claude Bourgoin	....	camera operator
Bruno Dambrune	....	dolly grip
Cendrine Dedise	....	second assistant camera
David Koskas	....	still photographer
Aissa Lahoucine	....	gaffer
Richard Melloul	....	special photographer
Jean-Marc Négroni	....	first assistant camera
Jean Trinci	....	key grip

Casting Department
Deborah Brown	....	casting advisor
Michel Jaclard	....	extras casting
Amanda McKee	....	casting advisor
Marie Sylvie Pinquier	....	extras casting

Editorial Department
Simon Harris	....	first assistant editor

Music Department
Steve Levine	....	music producer

Other crew
Sylvie Chevereau-Marchais	....	production administrator
Odette Darrigol	....	production office coordinator
Gerard Huret	....	financial consultant
Annick Larboulette	....	location manager
Gabrielle Mairesse	....	unit publicist
Françoise Thouvenot	....	script supervisor
Louise Vincent	....	dialogue coach

Production Companies

• AAA Productions
• Hugo Films
• Overseas Multi Media

Distributors

• Acteurs Auteurs Associés (AAA) (1990) (France) (theatrical)
• Triumph Releasing Corporation (1990) (USA) (theatrical)
• Blue Dolphin Film Distribution (1990) (UK) (theatrical)
• Blue Dolphin Film Distribution (1998) (UK) (VHS)
• CBS/Fox Video (1991) (UK) (VHS)
• Columbia TriStar Home Video (1991) (USA) (VHS)
• Dutch FilmWorks (DFW) (2003) (Netherlands) (DVD)
• Ivex Films (Spain) (VHS)
• RTL Entertainment (2005) (Netherlands) (TV) (RTL5)
• SVS Video (USA) (video)
• Vídeo Arte (199?) (Brazil) (VHS)

Other Companies

• Euro-Titres  titles and opticals
• Sapex Scripts  post-production script services

Also Known As:

Mr. Frost (USA) (closing credits title)

Runtime:

104 min

Country:

France | UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Netherlands:12 | Iceland:14 | Iceland:16 (video rating) | Spain:18 | UK:15 | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Paris, France

Company:

AAA Productions

Quotes:

Mr. Frost: I am strong.
Dr. Sarah Day: Stronger than passing time.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Dust Devil (1992)

Weird, confusing, dream-like... I love it!

If you now nothing about this movie than you're in for a few big surprises in the opening 15 minutes. The movie changes the tone and the direction af the story. That's exactly why I won't reveal the story. So what's it all about - well just imagine what would Silence of the Lambs be if almost the whole movie consisted of Foster / Hopkins talks. Not for everybody I admit - but intriguing never-the-less...

Jeff Goldblum was borned to play Mr. Frost - the role that suits him perfectly. He underplays it so good where other actors would definetly overact. His face says a thousand words... Kathy Baker, on the other hand, does her job almost as well. This is a fine underrated (mostly TV based) actress who surely has the 'leading lady' quality. Alan Bates who plays the detective also gives a great performance.

The director just seems to keep out of the way of the actors, under-directing it (with not so wealthy production the movie does have a slight 'TV' tone to it) thow he does have his moments...

Well - in conclusion - the movie's weird, it tries to confuse you, it seems more like a dream than a movie. That's why I love it. So if you are a patient man and have nothing to do tonight between 3 & 5 AM rent this movie!