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Atonement

January 1, 1979

Originally released in 1979. Atonement is a feature film. directed by Frank De Palma.

Starring Steve Habbershaw, Christine Burton, and Salomon Emquies

Synopsis

UCLA Student Film, Preserved by the UCLA Film and Television Archive. Most of the story is told without words. A man is shown climbing into and then trapped inside an abandoned zoo cage. At the end of the film, the man's wife's voice is heard over a loudspeaker, asking him how it feels to be treated like someone who doesn't count, the way he treated her and his ex business partner, her accomplice. He falls to his death, and the wife and the accomplice are shown removing all evidence of their complicity.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1979 47 years ago
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Atonement about?

UCLA Student Film, Preserved by the UCLA Film and Television Archive. Most of the story is told without words. A man is shown climbing into and then trapped inside an abandoned zoo cage. At the end...

Who directed Atonement?

Atonement was directed by Frank De Palma.

When was Atonement released?

Atonement was released on January 1, 1979 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Atonement?

The main cast of Atonement includes Steve Habbershaw, Christine Burton, Salomon Emquies, Frank De Palma, Steve Roskam.