Fall (1997)

User Rating:

5.5/10   

Director:

Eric Schaeffer

Writer:

Eric Schaeffer (writer)

Release Date:

20 June 1997 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Romance

Plot:

Cab driver Michael and supermodel Sarah fall in love while her gorgeous husband Phillippe is in Madrid for two months.

Plot Keywords:

Supermodel | Poetry | Female Nudity | Male Female Relationship | Nudity

Cast

Eric Schaeffer	...	Michael
Amanda De Cadenet	...	Sarah
Rudolf Martin	...	Phillipe
Francie Swift	...	Robin
Lisa Vidal	...	Sally
Roberta Maxwell	...	Joan Alterman
Jose Yenque	...	Scasse
Josip Kuchan	...	Zsarko
Scarlett Johansson	...	Little Girl
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Ellen Barber	...	Woman
Willis Burks II	...	Baja
Scott Cohen	...	Derick
Roi King	...	Coworker at cab company
A.J. Lopez	...	Bellboy
Casper Martinez	...	Church Goer
Arthur J. Nascarella	...	Anthony the Maitre D' (as Arthur Nascarella)
Rockets Redglare	...	Performance Priest
Lou Torres	...	Day Player

Runtime:

93 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Iceland:L

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Five Minutes Before the Miracle

Quotes:

Michael: I could not hang on to who I was in the world that came with what I did. If and when I learn how to do that, I will write again.

Soundtrack:

Kid is Not Allright

Simply Amazing

I've watched this film several times over the past 5 years. And, each time I find subtle nuances that speak to the sensibilities of life and love. Fall, embodies the peaks and valleys of love and expresses love's very definition. The viewer sees through Eric Schaeffer's eyes the choices that we make when participating in love and the consequences of our decisions. Clearly Michael (Eric's character) was aware that Sarah was married and she made it quite clear that she'd never leave her husband Phillipe. However, my goal here is not to summarize the movie, but rather discuss the alleged rape that some commenting on this site perceived. It is true that Sarah said no, on several occasions. And, when Michael obeyed Sarah and stopped, Sarah (while banging her pelvis against the refrigerator) says "DON'T STOP" and then "COME ON!". Michael effectively got into the mind of his intended lover and took hold. This film is sexy and wildly passionate. Though, I would agree with others, this film is not for everyone.