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The Event

  • 2003
  • R
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
1.1K
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The Event (2003)
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Nick is a district attorney investigating several deaths of AIDS sufferers in the gay community of New York City's Chelsea District. Each case suggests the use of assisted suicide, which is ... Read allNick is a district attorney investigating several deaths of AIDS sufferers in the gay community of New York City's Chelsea District. Each case suggests the use of assisted suicide, which is illegal in New York.Nick is a district attorney investigating several deaths of AIDS sufferers in the gay community of New York City's Chelsea District. Each case suggests the use of assisted suicide, which is illegal in New York.

  • Director
    • Thom Fitzgerald
  • Writers
    • Tim Marback
    • Steven Hillyer
    • Thom Fitzgerald
  • Stars
    • Parker Posey
    • Don McKellar
    • Olympia Dukakis
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    1.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Thom Fitzgerald
    • Writers
      • Tim Marback
      • Steven Hillyer
      • Thom Fitzgerald
    • Stars
      • Parker Posey
      • Don McKellar
      • Olympia Dukakis
    • 18User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
    • 42Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    • Awards
      • 9 wins & 4 nominations total

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    • Nick Devivo
    Don McKellar
    Don McKellar
    • Matt Shapiro
    Olympia Dukakis
    Olympia Dukakis
    • Lila Shapiro
    Joanna Adler
    Joanna Adler
    • Gaby Shapiro-Schnell
    • (as Joanna P. Adler)
    Chris Barry
    • Third Little Maid
    Walter Borden
    Walter Borden
    • Fred
    Ray Brimicombe
    • Desk Sergeant
    Laura Cahoot
    • Bride
    Brent Carver
    • Brian Knight
    Linda Carvery
    • Doctor
    Rejean Cournoyer
    • Rory Metzler
    • (as Réjean Joseph Cournoyer)
    Lucy Decoutere
    Lucy Decoutere
    • Jody
    Richard Donat
    Richard Donat
    • Undertaker
    Chase Duffy
    • Assistant District Attorney
    Tim Dunn
    • Ping Pong Player
    Travis Ferris
    • NYPD Officer
    Thom Fitzgerald
    Thom Fitzgerald
    • Vagimar Director
    Robert Fucito
    • China Bob
    • Director
      • Thom Fitzgerald
    • Writers
      • Tim Marback
      • Steven Hillyer
      • Thom Fitzgerald
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    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Quotes
      • Nick: Fuck you very much.
    • Crazy credits
      After the credits the screen is dark for a few seconds, then there's another scene (that is completely silent).
    • Connections
      Featured in Weird Sex and Snowshoes: A Trek Through the Canadian Cinematic Psyche (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Spirit in the Sky
      Written and Performed by Norman Greenbaum
      Courtesy Great Honesty Music
      Courtesy Varese Sarabande Records Inc.

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    Details

    • Release date
      • February 13, 2004 (Spain)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Случай
    • Filming locations
      • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Arkanjel Productions
      • Covington International
      • Emotion Pictures
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    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $35,554
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $19,206
      • Oct 5, 2003
    • Gross worldwide
      • $35,554
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 50m(110 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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