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Thelma & Louise (1991)
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Release Date:
24 May 1991 (USA) moreTagline:
Somebody said get a life... so they did.Plot:
An Arkansas waitress and a housewife shoot a rapist and take off in a '66 Thunderbird. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 12 wins & 21 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(17 articles)
Sarandon To Launch New York Ping Pong Bar (From WENN. 12 May 2009, 6:25 PM, PDT)
Bacall And Sarandon Honoured By University
(From WENN. 10 September 2008, 9:07 AM, PDT)
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A Must-See moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Susan Sarandon | ... | Louise | |
| Geena Davis | ... | Thelma | |
| Harvey Keitel | ... | Hal | |
| Michael Madsen | ... | Jimmy | |
| Christopher McDonald | ... | Darryl | |
| Stephen Tobolowsky | ... | Max | |
| Brad Pitt | ... | J.D. | |
| Timothy Carhart | ... | Harlan | |
| Lucinda Jenney | ... | Lena - the Waitress | |
| Jason Beghe | ... | State Trooper | |
| Sonny Carl Davis | ... | Albert | |
| Ken Swofford | ... | Major | |
| Shelly Desai | ... | East Indian Motel Clerk (as Shelly De Sai) | |
| Carol Mansell | ... | Waitress | |
| Stephen Polk | ... | Surveillance Man |
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Rated R for strong language, and for some violence and sensuality.Parents Guide:
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129 minLanguage:
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2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby SRCertification:
Singapore:M18 | Iceland:12 | Brazil:14 | USA:R (No. 31011) | Canada:18A (Canadian Home Video rating) | New Zealand:M | Argentina:16 | Australia:M | Chile:18 | Finland:K-14 | France:U | Germany:16 | Netherlands:12 | Norway:15 | Peru:18 | South Korea:18 | Spain:13 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | Portugal:M/16Fun Stuff
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24 police cars and 3 helicopters were utilized for the film's climax. moreGoofs:
Continuity: Level of Coke in Thelma's glass in the bar. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Louise Sawyer: Decaf or regular?
Girl in diner: Uh, regular, please.
Louise Sawyer: You girls are kinda young to be smokin', dontcha think? Ruins your sex drive.
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Drawn To The Fire moreFAQ
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"Thelma and Louise" made a huge splash when it was released and has since become a part of the pop culture lexicon. In it, a mistreated housewife and harried waitress stumble into an out-of-control - but totally liberating - crime spree. As bold and relevant as ever, it remains a vastly entertaining must-see.
Callie Khouri's screenplay is a feeling, funny classic and director Ridley Scott lends this road movie epic scope, seeking out the beauty in open spaces.
Both leads - Geena Davis as Thelma and Susan Sarandon as Louise - give fine performances. Thelma and Louise become fully realized human beings who share a powerful and authentic friendship. Their transformation into two outlaws is also made entirely believable by the actresses.
And what about the men? Harvey Keitel is charming as the sympathetic lawman, Hal, and Michael Madsen's turn as Louise's boyfriend Jimmy is wonderfully nuanced. Brad Pitt also leaves a strong impression as the winsome blonde thief J.D. It's easy to see why this film made Pitt a star.
"Thelma and Louise" is a film of rare cultural resonance, to be sure. Yet while undoubtedly provocative, this movie is also alot of fun.