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The Wife (1995 film)

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Wikipedia article




'The Wife' is a 1995 film written and directed by Tom Noonan, based on his play 'Wifey'. The film was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the 1995 Sundance Film Festival, after Noonan had won the Grand Prize the previous year with 'What Happened Was'.New York Magazine 'What Happened Next Was' June 19, 1995 p88

Plot



Jack and his wife Rita, both professional therapists, live and work in virtual isolation in a remote Vermont cottage. One night, one of Jack's patients, Cosmo, unexpectedly turns up with young wife Arlie in tow. And the more the couples talk and drink, the more tension builds over what personal issues are being shared in analysis, as well as the private troubles of the therapists themselves.

Cast



* Tom Noonan as Jack

* Wallace Shawn as Cosmo

* Karen Young as Arlie

* Julie Hagerty as Rita

* Danny Darrow as The Tailor (uncredited)

Critical reception



Stephen Holden of 'The New York Times' gave the film a mixed review:

References




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