Somebody Is Waiting(1996)
When you're living on the edge, you never know which way you'll fall.
Somebody Is Waiting Synopsis
An alcoholic father must take control of his wayward children when their mother is killed.
Somebody Is Waiting (1996) is a drama film directed by Martin Donovan, released on December 19, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Gabriel Byrne, Nastassja Kinski, Johnny Whitworth and Rebecca Gayheart. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Martin Donovan
- Writers:
- Martin Donovan
- Producers:
- Natasha Doubrovskaya, Pascale Faubert
- Cinematographer:
- Greg Gardiner
- Composer:
- Elia Cmiral
- Production:
- Redhead Films
- Status:
- Released
Somebody Is Waiting (1996) Trailer
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Somebody Is Waiting Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gabriel Byrne
as Roger Ellis
Nastassja Kinski
as Charlotte Ellis
Johnny Whitworth
as Leon Ellis
Rebecca Gayheart
as Lilli
Shirley Knight
as Irma
Alix Koromzay
as Angie
John Pyper-Ferguson
as Davis
Lisa Lord
as Lulu
Brian Donovan
as Clayton Ellis
- Tyler Cole Malinger
Tyler Cole Malinger
as Adlai Ellis (as Tyler Malinger)
- Lynn Fine
Lynn Fine
as Jacqueline Ellis
- Michael Malota
Michael Malota
as Kennedy Ellis
Key crew
Directed by Martin Donovan, written by Martin Donovan, produced by Natasha Doubrovskaya and Pascale Faubert.
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Somebody Is Waiting Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Somebody Is Waiting – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Somebody Is Waiting?
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The main cast of Somebody Is Waiting (1996) includes Gabriel Byrne, Nastassja Kinski, Johnny Whitworth, Rebecca Gayheart and Shirley Knight. The film was directed by Martin Donovan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Somebody Is Waiting released?
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Somebody Is Waiting was released on December 19, 1996 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Somebody Is Waiting worth watching?
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Somebody Is Waiting (1996) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Somebody Is Waiting?
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