Mr. Jones (1993)

Director:

Mike Figgis

Writers (WGA):

Eric Roth (story)
Eric Roth (screenplay) ...

Release Date:

8 October 1993 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Romance

Tagline:

Everything That Makes Him Dangerous Makes Her Love Him More

Plot:

The story about the relationship between a manic depressive man, Mr Jones, and the female doctor who...

Plot Keywords:

Bipolar Disorder | Orchestra | Psychiatrist Patient Relationship | Piano | Manic Depression

Cast

Richard Gere	...	Mr. Jones
Lena Olin	...	Dr. Elizabeth 'Libbie' Bowen
Anne Bancroft	...	Dr. Catherine Holland
Tom Irwin	...	Dr. Patrick Shaye
Delroy Lindo	...	Howard
Bruce Altman	...	David
Lauren Tom	...	Amanda Chang
Lisa Malkiewicz	...	Susan
Thomas Kopache	...	Mr. Wilson
Peter Jurasik	...	Dr. Rosen
León Singer	...	Hot Dog Vendor
Anna Maria Horsford	...	Judge Harris
Edward Padilla	...	Bellboy
Baha Jackson	...	Devon, Howard's Son
Epatha Harris	...	Peyton, Howard's Daughter

Runtime:

114 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Certification:

Iceland:L | South Korea:15 | Philippines:R-18 | Australia:M | Argentina:16 | Canada:PG | Chile:14 | Finland:K-14 | Germany:12 | Netherlands:AL | Norway:15 | Peru:14 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Rastar Productions

Trivia:

Richard Gere's character rides a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle in the movie. San Diego Antique Motorcycle Club president Art Bishop lent his Triumph Bonneville to the film makers for a scene at short notice. Eagle-eyed filmgoers may spot that Bishop's bike is a 1977 750cc T140 Triumph Bonneville whilst a 1966 650cc T120 Triumph Bonneville is in scenes shot earlier. Both Triumphs are finished in blue and white.

Quotes:

Mr. Jones: I'm going to tell you something. Both of you listen, you might learn something. It is not a disease! Okay? Not a disease! I do not have a disease. This is who I am! I like who I am! You got it?
Mr. Jones: ...
Mr. Jones: The fact is, that the doctor and the other fine healers have decided that Im bipolar... and this is without regard to the fact that they have not one shred of evidence.

Movie Connections:

References "The Addams Family" (1964)

What A Great Movie!

This is a beautifully written movie of a manic depressive. All the moods and feelings this man experiences is brought to life so expertly by Richard Gere.

This is perhaps Richard's best performance. I don't think many actors could have pulled this off and make it seem authentic. How Richard never won an Oscar or was not even nominated for his performance is beyond me.

Richard obviously spends a lot of time preparing for a roll, being that he is a perfectionist and it shows in everything he does.

I think Richard Gere is the most underrated actor in Hollywood. I have read a lot of the negative comments of his bad choices on the rolls and movies he picks to do (which I don't agree), but on this movie his choice was perfect.

If you want to see one of Richard's best performances then this is a MUST SEE.