Short Cuts
The work of two great American artists merges in Short Cuts, a kaleidoscopic adaptation of the stories of renowned author Raymond Carver by maverick director Robert Altman. Epic in scale yet meticulously observed, the film interweaves the stories of twenty-two characters as they struggle to find solace and meaning in contemporary Los Angeles. The extraordinary ensemble cast includes Tim Robbins, Julianne Moore, Robert Downey Jr., Jack Lemmon, and Jennifer Jason Leigh—all giving fearless performances in what is one of Altman’s most compassionate creations.
TWO-BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES
- New, restored 4K digital transfer, approved by cinematographer Walt Lloyd, with 2.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack
- Alternate 5.1 soundtrack mix, presented in DTS-HD Master Audio, plus isolated music track
- Conversation between director Robert Altman and actor Tim Robbins from 2004
- Luck, Trust & Ketchup: Robert Altman in Carver Country, a feature-length 1993 documentary on the making of Short Cuts
- To Write and Keep Kind, a 1992 PBS documentary on the life of author Raymond Carver
- One-hour 1983 audio interview with Carver, conducted for the American Audio Prose Library
- Original demo recordings of the film’s Doc Pomus–Mac Rebennack songs, performed by Rebennack (Dr. John)
- Deleted scenes
- A look inside the marketing of Short Cuts
- English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- PLUS: An essay by film critic Michael Wilmington
Cover design by Michael Boland, based on a theatrical poster
TWO-BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES
- New, restored 4K digital transfer, approved by cinematographer Walt Lloyd, with 2.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack
- Alternate 5.1 soundtrack mix, presented in DTS-HD Master Audio, plus isolated music track
- Conversation between director Robert Altman and actor Tim Robbins from 2004
- Luck, Trust & Ketchup: Robert Altman in Carver Country, a feature-length 1993 documentary on the making of Short Cuts
- To Write and Keep Kind, a 1992 PBS documentary on the life of author Raymond Carver
- One-hour 1983 audio interview with Carver, conducted for the American Audio Prose Library
- Original demo recordings of the film’s Doc Pomus–Mac Rebennack songs, performed by Rebennack (Dr. John)
- Deleted scenes
- A look inside the marketing of Short Cuts
- English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- PLUS: An essay by film critic Michael Wilmington
Cover design by Michael Boland, based on a theatrical poster
Cast
- Andie MacDowell
- Ann Finnigan
- Bruce Davison
- Howard Finnigan
- Jack Lemmon
- Paul Finnigan
- Zane Cassidy
- Casey Finnigan
- Julianne Moore
- Marian Wyman
- Matthew Modine
- Dr. Ralph Wyman
- Anne Archer
- Claire Kane
- Fred Ward
- Stuart Kane
- Jennifer Jason Leigh
- Lois Kaiser
- Chris Penn
- Jerry Kaiser
- Lili Taylor
- Honey Bush
- Robert Downey Jr.
- Bill Bush
- Madeleine Stowe
- Sherri Shepard
- Tim Robbins
- Gene Shepard
- Lily Tomlin
- Doreen Piggot
- Tom Waits
- Earl Piggot
- Frances McDormand
- Betty Weathers
- Peter Gallagher
- Stormy Weathers
- Jarrett Lennon
- Chad Weathers
- Annie Ross
- Tess Trainer
- Lori Singer
- Zoe Trainer
- Lyle Lovett
- Andy Bitkower
- Buck Henry
- Gordon Johnson
- Huey Lewis
- Vern Miller
- Danny Darst
- Aubrey Bell
Credits
- Director
- Robert Altman
- Producer
- Cary Brokaw
- Screenplay by
- Robert Altman
- Screenplay by
- Frank Barhydt
- Based on the writings of
- Raymond Carver
- Executive producer
- Scott Bushnell
- Cinematography
- Walt Lloyd
- Editor
- Geraldine Peroni
- Production design
- Stephen Altman
- Costumes
- John Hay
- Original score composed by
- Mark Isham
- Music producer
- Hal Willner
- Associate producers
- Mike Kaplan
- Associate producers
- David Levy
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