The Event
"Go in style."
Originally released in 2003. The Event is a comedy/drama film. directed by Thom Fitzgerald.
Starring Brent Carver, Olympia Dukakis, and Jane Leeves
Synopsis
Manhattan prosecutor Nick is charged with looking into the untimely death of city resident Matt, a musician who had AIDS. As she questions Matt's loyal family members — mother Lila and sister Dana — she comes to learn that his closest pal, health-care worker Brian, is an ardent believer in assisted suicide and that he threw Matt a big party before his death. This presents a dilemma for the humane but dutiful Nick.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2003
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (16 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Brent Carver
as Brian Knight
Olympia Dukakis
as Lila Shapiro
Jane Leeves
as Mona Rothchild
Don McKellar
as Matt Shapiro
Sarah Polley
as Dana Shapiro
Parker Posey
as Nick Devivo
Rejean Cournoyer
as Rory Metzler
Cynthia Preston
as Amy Eisner
Joanna Adler
as Gaby Shapiro-Schnell
Dick Latessa
as Uncle Leo
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Arkanjel Productions
- Covington International
- Emotion Pictures
- Flutie Entertainment
- My Life Productions Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Event about?
Manhattan prosecutor Nick is charged with looking into the untimely death of city resident Matt, a musician who had AIDS. As she questions Matt's loyal family members — mother Lila and sister Dan...
Who directed The Event?
The Event was directed by Thom Fitzgerald.
How long is The Event?
The Event has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was The Event released?
The Event was released on January 1, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Event?
The main cast of The Event includes Brent Carver, Olympia Dukakis, Jane Leeves, Don McKellar, Sarah Polley.