The Butcher's Wife

Director: Terry Hughes Terry Hughes

Overview

As a clairvoyant, Demi Moore awaits signs from beyond that her true love, whomever he may be, is waiting for her, somewhere. When New York butcher George Dzundza shows up on the tiny North Carolina island where Demi lives, she is convinced that he is the man predestined to be her husband. After the wedding, Demi moves into George's blue-collar neighborhood, where she successfully commisserates with such eccentrics as withdrawn teenager Max Perlich, frustrated singer Mary Steenburgen, unlucky-in-love actress Margaret Colin, over-analytical psychiatrist Jeff Daniels, and lesbian Frances McDormand. As Demi helpfully tries to chart the destinies of her new friends, she fails to notice that Dzundza is falling in love with Steenburgen. Though there are many traumatic detours along the way, Demi's psychic talents have very positive effects on at least one of the characters.

Product Details

Release Date:	04/21/2020
UPC:	0032429338648
Original Release:	1991
Rating:	PG-13
Source:	ALLIED VAUGHN
Language:	English
Time:	1:40:00
Sales rank:	31,690

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Demi Moore	Marina Lemke
Jeff Daniels	Dr. Alex Tremor
George Dzundza	Leo Lemke
Mary Steenburgen	Stella Keefover
Frances McDormand	Grace
Max Perlich	Eugene
Margaret Colin	Robyn Graves
Miriam Margolyes	Gina
Helen Hanft	Molly
Christopher Durang	Mr. Liddle
Gail Levin	Actor
Luis Avalos	Luis
Carol Lombard Kids	Church Choir
Charles Pierce	Beau,Beau
Elizabeth Lawrence	Grammy D'Arbo,Choir Student
Scott Baker	Fire Eater,Fire Eater
Stephanie Laurence	Choir Student
Barry Neikrug	Bicylist
Ed Kenney	Uncle Chauncy
Diane Salinger	Trendoid
Cameron Milzer	Customer
Thomas Mikal Ford	Transvestite
Sam Menning	Doorman
Steve Love	Skater in the Park
Sara Noel Herring	Young Marina
Ken Fritz	Street Sweeper
Frank Tidy	Actor

Technical Credits

Ezra Litwak

Marjorie Schwartz

Marjorie Schwartz Nielsen

Terry Hughes	Director
Gregory J. Barnett	Stunts
David Kelsey	Special Effects
Lauren Lloyd	Producer
Wallis Nicita	Producer
Arne Schmidt	Executive Producer,Producer
Ezra Litwak	Screenwriter
Marjorie Schwartz	Screenwriter
Marjorie Schwartz Nielsen	Screenwriter

Editorial Reviews

Director Terry Hughes ventured into the realm of romantic comedy with this 1991 release. The lighthearted tone throughout makes for a largely pleasant, unassuming film. Demi Moore plays the role of a clairvoyant with some flair, although her Southern accent leaves a lot to be desired. Jeff Daniels, on the other hand, brings his flailing comedy to his role as an uptight psychiatrist and pretty much steals the show. Although very sappy and predictable, the film hits on some universal senses in a heartwarming and humorous light. Furthermore, the mystic romanticism of the film works well with its feel-good agenda. It is further boosted by a solid cast that is rounded out by George Dzundza, Mary Steenburgen, and Frances McDormand. While not particularly earth shattering filmmaking, Hollywood ending and all, the film manages to entertain and served as a showcase for Jeff Daniels' burgeoning comedic talents.

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