Speechless (1994)

User Rating:

5.6/10   

Director:

Ron Underwood

Writer (WGA):

Robert King (written by)

Release Date:

16 December 1994 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Romance

Tagline:

There are two sides to every relationship... Don't trust either of them.

Plot:

Two political speechwriters fall in love before they find out they are working for candidates on opposite sides. |

Plot Keywords:

Political | Love | Campaign | One Word Title | Media

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe.

Cast

Michael Keaton	...	Kevin Vallick
Geena Davis	...	Julia Mann
Christopher Reeve	...	Bob 'Bagdad' Freed
Bonnie Bedelia	...	Annette
Ernie Hudson	...	Ventura
Charles Martin Smith	...	Kratz
Gailard Sartain	...	Cutler
Ray Baker	...	Garvin
Mitch Ryan	...	Wannamaker
Willie Garson	...	Dick
Paul Lazar	...	Harry
Richard Poe	...	Tom
Harry Shearer	...	Chuck
Steven Wright	...	Eddie
Jodi Carlisle	...	Doris Wind

Runtime:

99 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS

Certification:

Iceland:L | South Korea:15 | Philippines:PG-13 | Finland:S | Germany:6 (w) | UK:12 | USA:PG-13 | Argentina:13 | Singapore:PG | Australia:M

Filming Locations:

Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Company:

Forge

Trivia:

Michael Keaton and Geena Davis previously starred together in _Beetlejuice (1988)_, where they both played ghosts. While they were antagonists to each other, they still shared a kiss.

Quotes:

stage direction: [While riding in back of pickup truck to get gasoline]
Julia: Is that cologne?
Kevin: Black Flag. You know, it's manly, and as you can see, not a roach in sight...

Movie Connections:

Featured in The 52nd Annual Golden Globe Awards (1995) (TV)

Soundtrack:

Words More Beautiful

Speechless

I gotta admit, when I first saw this film, I didn't like it. I had a chance to watch again (being a BIG Michael Keaton fan), and hey, it's really good. Geena Davis, another wonderful actor, and Keaton, play off one another so well. And it's fun to think back on "Beetlejuice". She and Keaton again. And to watch Christopher Reeves makes one realize how we've lost such a great actor and human being. Watch for the early car scene when they've returned to the hotel early in the morning. It's a hoot. I also loved Charles Martin Smith; he's just good in everything. Remember him? He was the goofy guy in "American Graffiti". Yes, this movie has some corny laughs, but the majority are very funny and Keaton/Davis really connect; they are very believable. Don't miss the scene where Keaton and Reeves are talking around the pool table; that's also a gem. Enjoy this one; it'll make you laugh when you need a laugh.