The Butcher's Wife (1991)

Director:

Terry Hughes

Writers (WGA):

Ezra Litwak (written by) &
Marjorie Schwartz (written by)

Release Date:

25 October 1991 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Romance | Fantasy

Tagline:

It's not about meat, it's about magic.

Plot:

A clairvoyant thinks she's met her husband to be because she's seen him in her dreams. They marry quickly...

Plot Keywords:

Psychic | Lighthouse | Barefoot | Psychoanalysis | Supernatural

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Demi Moore	...	Marina Lemke
Jeff Daniels	...	Dr. Alex Tremor
George Dzundza	...	Leo Lemke
Mary Steenburgen	...	Stella Keefover
Frances McDormand	...	Grace
Margaret Colin	...	Robyn Graves
Max Perlich	...	Eugene
Miriam Margolyes	...	Gina
Helen Hanft	...	Molly
Christopher Durang	...	Mr. Liddle
Luis Avalos	...	Luis
Charles Pierce	...	Beau
Elizabeth Lawrence	...	Grammy D'Arbo
Stephanie Laurence	...	Choir Student
Barry Neikrug	...	Bicyclist

Runtime:

107 min | Germany:98 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Iceland:L | South Korea:15 | Canada:PG (Ontario) | Argentina:13 | Australia:PG | Finland:S | Germany:6 | UK:15 | USA:PG-13 | Singapore:PG

Filming Locations:

Bald Head Island, North Carolina, USA

Company:

Paramount Pictures

Trivia:

Demi Moore took over the lead role after 'Meg Ryan' dropped out.

Goofs:

Crew or equipment visible: On the opening shot, a long sweeping fly past the lighthouse, you can see the reflection of the helicopter blades in the lighthouse windows.

Quotes:

Dr. Alex Tremor: Did you forget our appointment?
Eugene: I got a job now. I don't need a shrink anymore.
Marina Lemke: Eugene, honey, I don't think he likes being called that.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in The Bad Boys of Saturday Night Live (1998) (TV)

Soundtrack:

THIS IS YOUR LIFE

Great cast except for the celebrity!

I guess they couldn't get Julia Roberts. This script was way above Demi Moore's capabilities. She was overshadowed by the talent surrounding her. Mary Steenburgen stole the show with her singing (don't forget, Jessica Lange was nominated for an Oscar in Sweet Dreams for not singing). Well, some have it, and some don't. I can't wait to see Meryl Streep do her own thing in Prairie Home Companion. The last time we heard her vocals was Postcards From the Edge. Jeff Daniels, Frances McDormand, and George Dzundza were fine. It was a good script and an interesting storyline. Butcher's Wife was well directed. Too bad it was brought down by the lead character. A perfect example of how Hollywood has sacrificed art for celebrity. Kudos to the movie and everyone in the cast with the exception of Moore.