Original title
Mr. Jones
Genre
Drama / Romance
Rated R
Directed by
Mike Figgis
Written by
Eric Roth
Country
USA 1993
Running time
ca. 109 min
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 Summary
Mr. Jones finds himself in a mental institution after thinking that he can fly on the day he impulsively takes on a job as a construction worker.
There he meets Dr. Bowen and both their lives are turned upside down as something more than a doctor-patient relationship evolves between them.
He is very impulsive, irresponsible and fascinating. She is intelligent, down to earth and highly respected for her profession.
While she is risking her career for him, he is risking his freedom, ecstasy and creativity for her.
Dr. Elizabeth 'Libbie' Bowen - Lena Olin
Dr. Bowen is the devoted psychiatrist who should know better than to get involved with one of her patients.
She struggles between what her heart is telling her and what she knows is the right thing to do, for both herself and the institution.
When everything gets out of hand she confides in one of her colleagues, Dr. Patrick Shaye, who gives her an ultimatum - either she stops seeing Jones or he will turn her in.
When threatened to lose her job she decides to try to forget about the man that swept her off her feet, but can't.
Main Cast
Richard Gere
Lena Olin
Anne Bancroft
Tom Irwin
Delroy Lindo
Bruce Altman
Lauren Tom
Lisa Malkiewicz
Thomas Kopache
Peter Jurasik
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Mr. Jones
Dr. 'Libbie' Bowen
Dr. Catherine Holland
Dr. Patrick Shaye
Howard
David
Amanda Chang
Susan
Mr. Wilson
Dr. Rosen
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Memorable Quotes
Libbie: Do you like chop suey?
Libbie: You're not a sick person, you're a person with a sickness.
Libbie: You're late.
Patrick: You're later. She'll be mad.
Libbie: I'm terrified.
Mr. Jones: How about the yuppie doctor? Is he hitting on you?
Libbie: I don't know how I shall put this... Shut up!!!
Libbie: I thought I looked like Lurch, from the Addams Family.
Mr. Jones: It's hell, isn't it?
Libbie: What?
Mr. Jones: Growing up.
Libbie: Yeah, it stinks.
Libbie: You're an interesting man, Mr. Jones.
Mr. Jones: Would you want to make me ordinary?
Libbie: No.
Trivia
US Theatrical Release Date: October 8, 1993
USA Box Office: $8 Million
Filming Locations: Los Angeles/California, USA
San Diego/California, USA
Michelle Pfeiffer gave up the female lead to take on the part of Catwoman in "Batman Returns" (1992).
Background Info
IMDb Movie Info
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Mr. Jones
