Basements(1987)
Basements Synopsis
Basements is the title for the omnibus film that brings together two plays by Harold Pinter – The Dumb Waiter and The Room – each, once again, set in a single location.
Basements (1987) is a crime, drama, mystery and tv movie film directed by Robert Altman, released on May 12, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars John Travolta, Tom Conti, Linda Hunt and Annie Lennox. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Altman
- Writers:
- Harold Pinter
- Producers:
- Robert Altman
- Cinematographer:
- Pierre Mignot
- Composer:
- Judith Gruber-Stitzer
- Production:
- Sandcastle 5
- Status:
- Released
Basements Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Travolta
as Ben (segment "The Dumb Waiter")
Tom Conti
as Gus (segment "The Dumb Waiter")
Linda Hunt
as Rose (segment "The Room")
Annie Lennox
as Mrs. Sands (segment "The Room")
Julian Sands
as Mr. Sands (segment "The Room")
David Hemblen
as Mr. Hudd (segment "The Room")
- Abbott Anderson
Abbott Anderson
Donald Pleasence
as Mr. Kidd (segment "The Room")
Key crew
Directed by Robert Altman, written by Harold Pinter, produced by Robert Altman.
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Basements Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 10 ratings.
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Basements – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Basements online?
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Basements (1987) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Basements?
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The main cast of Basements (1987) includes John Travolta, Tom Conti, Linda Hunt, Annie Lennox and Julian Sands. The film was directed by Robert Altman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Basements released?
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Basements was released on May 12, 1987 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Basements worth watching?
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Basements (1987) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.