Waltzing Anna (2006)

Directors:

Doug Bollinger
Bx Giongrete

Writers:

Doug Bollinger (writer)
Robert Capelli Jr. (writer)

Release Date:

11 August 2006 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

US TV Schedule:

Thur. Nov. 12	8:00 AM	SHOW
Fri. Nov. 13	5:25 AM	SHOW
Wed. Nov. 18	9:15 AM	SHOW

Cast

Robert Capelli Jr.	...	Dr. Charlie Keegan
Emmanuelle Chriqui	...	Nurse Jill
Marilyn Chris	...	Mrs. Chadwick
Janine Green	...	Supporting
Pat Hingle	...	Mo Kegley
Ed Jewett	...	Frank Lombardi
Jeff Kovatch	...	Mike
Jason Kravits	...	Dr. Meyer
Niko Kritikos	...	Extra
Artie Lange	...	Jacob Kline
Adam LeFevre	...	Dr. Conley
Marcella Lowery	...	Nurse Hardaway
Graciela Mas	...	Millie
Nancy McDoniel	...	Mrs. Wheeler
Mackenzie Milone	...	Abigail Rhoades
George Morfogen	...	Henry
Betsy Palmer	...	Anna Rhoades
Lenka Peterson
Jamel Scott	...	Hospital orderly
Galeit Sehayek	...	Amy
Grant Shaud	...	JD Reno
Casey Siemaszko	...	Dr. Jeffrey Webb
Paige Turco	...	Barbara Rhoades
Shelby Young	...	Catherine Rhoades

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for some crude humor and drug material.

Runtime:

USA:101 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:PG-13

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company:

Baxter Films

awesome

I saw a sneak preview of WALTZING ANNA and I truly feel this was one of the most enjoyable films I have ever seen. It was a breath of fresh air compared to what the studios are putting out. I can't remember the last time I cried in a theater and was so touched by a motion picture. I was moved by every performance and cared for every character. Robert Capelli Jr and Emmanuelle Chriqui, who co-star in the film, had excellent chemistry. The give and take between the two reminded me Tracey and Hapburn of years past. Pat Hingle, who plays a resident at the Nursing Home, gives a performance of a lifetime. He should be nominated for a Best Supporting Oscar.

WALTZING ANNA, a heartwarming tale of a doctor who is sent to an old age home to work on his bedside manner, was a true delight. The first half of the movie was light hearted and touches on subjects that we deal with on the surface. But the second half was the pay off. Midway through you are captivated by the story line and find yourself caring for every character. The subject manner was deep and emotionally driven. The payoff was truly honorable. I found myself walking away from the theater feeling better than I ever felt when exiting the film . I am glad to see filmmakers touching on topics that deal with elderly care. It sounds cliché but you'll laugh, you'll cry, and walk away with a smile on your face. It was a beautiful movie and hope it gets the attention it deserves.