Mulholland Drive - Strasse der Finsternis

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Original Titel: Mulholland Dr.
Übersetzter Titel: Mulholland Drive - Strasse der Finsternis
Regie: David Lynch 
Produzent(en): Neal Edelstein / Alain Sarde / Tony Krantz / Michael Polaire / Mary Sweeney 
IMDb-Link: http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0166924/
Land: USA / France
Genre: Drama
Jahr: 2001
Darsteller: Naomi Watts .... Betty Elms/Diane Selwyn
Laura Harring .... Rita/Camilla Rhodes (as Laura Elena Harring)
Ann Miller .... Catherine 'Coco' Lenoix
Dan Hedaya .... Vincenzo Castigliane
Justin Theroux .... Adam Kesher
Brent Briscoe .... Detective Neal Domgaard
Robert Forster .... Detective Harry McKnight
Katharine Towne .... Cynthia Jenzen
Lee Grant .... Louise Bonner
Scott Coffey .... Wilkins
Billy Ray Cyrus .... Gene
Chad Everett .... Jimmy Katz
Rita Taggart .... Linney James
James Karen .... Wally Brown
Lori Heuring .... Lorraine Kesher
Angelo Badalamenti .... Luigi Castigliane
Michael Des Barres .... Billy Deznutz
Marcus Graham .... Vincent Darby
Missy Crider .... Waitress at Winkies (Diane/Betty) (as Melissa Crider)
Robert Katims .... Ray Hott
Jeanne Bates .... Irene
Dan Birnbaum .... Irene's Companion at Airport
Scott Wulff .... Limo Driver
Maya Bond .... Ruth Elms
Patrick Fischler .... Dan
Michael Cooke .... Herb
Bonnie Aarons .... Bum
Michael J. Anderson .... Mr. Roque
Joseph Kearney .... Roque's Manservant
Enrique Buelna .... Back of Head Man
Richard Mead .... Hairy-Armed Man
Sean Everett .... Cab Driver at LAX (as Sean E. Markland)
Daniel Rey .... Valet Attendant
David Schroeder .... Robert Smith
Tom Morris .... Espresso Man
Melissa George .... Camilla Rhodes
Matt Gallini .... Castigliane Limo Driver
Mark Pellegrino .... Joe Messing
Vincent Castellanos .... Ed
Diane Nelson .... Heavy-Set Woman killed By Messing
Charles Croughwell .... Vacuum Man killed By Messing (as Charlie Croughwell)
Rena Riffel .... Laney
Tad Horino .... Taka
Tony Longo .... Kenny
Geno Silva .... Cookie Park Hotel Manager/Club Silencio M.C.
Monty Montgomery .... Cowboy (as Lafayette Montgomery)
Kate Forster .... Martha Johnson
Wayne Grace .... Bob Brooker
Michele Hicks .... Nicki Pelazza
Lisa K. Ferguson .... Julie Chadwick (as Lisa Ferguson)
William Ostrander .... 2nd Assistant Director
Elizabeth Lackey .... Carol
Brian Beacock .... Backup Singer #1
Blake Lindsley .... Backup Singer #2
Adrien Curry .... Backup Singer #3
Tyrah M. Lindsey .... Backup Singer #4
Michael D. Weatherred .... Hank (as Michael Weatherrred)
Michael Fairman .... Jason Goldwyn
Johanna Stein .... Woman in #12
Richard Green .... Bondar
Conte Candoli .... Club Silencio Trumpet Player (as Conti Condoli)
Cori Glazer .... Blue-Haired Lady in balcony seat at Club Silencio
Rebekah Del Rio .... Herself
Lyssie Powell .... Blond in Bed (Corpse) in #17
Kimberly Clever .... Dancer
Joshua Collazo .... Dancer
David Frutos .... Dancer
Peter Loggins .... Dancer
Theresa Salazar .... Dancer
Thea Samuels .... Dancer
Christian Thompson .... Dancer
Jehshua Barnes .... Young actor (uncredited)
Desi Singh .... First Cab Driver (uncredited)
 


Inhaltsangabe: Seinen Lauf nimmt der Thriller mit einer geheimnisvollen Schönheit, die sich Rita nennt und nach einem grauenvollen Unfall das Gedächtnis verloren hat. Zufällig kommt ihr die freundliche wie naive Betty Elms zu Hilfe, die gerade aus Kanada eingeflogen ist, um nichts weniger als ein Star zu werden.
Doch während das Schicksal die beiden offenbar so ungleichen Frauen immer intimer zusammenschweißt und sie auf der Suche nach der Vergangenheit immer tiefer in den Untergrund der Gegenwart eintauchen, wird auch anderen der Boden der Realität unter den Füßen weggerissen. Ein fatalistischer Albträumer und ein mangelhaft begabter Auftragskiller werden ebenso den Weg der Frauen kreuzen wie ein Erfolgsregisseur, dessen fantastisches Leben von seinen bizarren Finanziers binnen Stunden zerstört wird.

Die Antwort aller Rätsel mag ein bedrohlicher Mann im Hintergrund kennen, der sich nur "Cowboy" nennt - doch vielleicht laufen die Fäden des Netzes auch bei dem Auftraggeber im Rollstuhl zusammen, der als einziger Macht über schwarze Monstren und blaue Schlüssel zu verbotenen Räumen und Träumen zu besitzen scheint.

Doch wo immer sich im Crescendo der Suspense die Wahrheit verbirgt - sie ist nicht von dieser Welt, möglicherweise.

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David Lynch's 10 Clues to Unlocking This Thriller:

- Pay particular attention in the beginning of the film: at least two clues are revealed before the credits.
- Notice appearances of the red lampshade.
- Can you hear the title of the film that Adam Kesher is auditioning actresses for? Is it mentioned again?
- An accident is a terrible event... notice the location of the accident.
- Who gives a key, and why?
- Notice the robe, the ashtray, the coffee cup.
- What is felt, realized and gathered at the club Silencio?
- Did talent alone help Camilla?
- Notice the occurrences surrounding the man behind Winkies.
- Where is Aunt Ruth?

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Oscar ®
Oscar-Nominierung für 2001 für David Lynch (Beste Regie)
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Sprache(n): Deutsch (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo, Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1) Englisch (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround, Dolby Digital 5.1)
Untertitel: Deutsch
Länge: 152 Minuten
Video Format: DVD -- 1 DVD(s)
Zusätzliche Informationen: Bildformat: 1.85:1
Dolby, Surround Sound, DTS Surround Sound
Laufzeit: 152 Minuten
DVD Erscheinungstermin: 2. Oktober 2002
Produktion: 2001


DVD Features:
Dt. & US-Kinotrailer und vier weitere Trailer
Produktionsnotizen, Informationen zu Darstellern und Filmteam, DVD-ROM Features

$$ MUSIK &&
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Angelo Badalamenti
David Lynch (additional music)
John Neff (additional music)

Non-Original Music by
Joe Melson (song "Crying")
Roy Orbison (song "Crying")


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David Lynch (written by)


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"Sixteen Reasons"
Written by Doree Post and Bill Post
Performed by Connie Stevens
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.
By Arrangement with Warner Special Products

"I've Told Every Little Star"
Written by Oscar Hammerstein II and Jerome Kern
Performed by Linda Scott
Courtesy of Epic Records
By Arrangement with Celebrity Licensing Inc.

"Crying"
(Llorando)
Written by Roy Orbison and Joe Melson
Performed by Rebekah Del Rio
Courtesy of DavidLynch.Com
By Arrangement with Bobkind Music

"Go Get Some"
Written by David Lynch and John Neff
Performed by David Lynch and John Neff
By Arrangement with Bobkind Music
From the album "Blue Bob"

"Pretty 50's"
Written by David Lynch and John Neff
Performed by David Lynch and John Neff
By Arrangement with Bobkind Music
From the album "Blue Bob"

"Mountains Falling"
Written by David Lynch and John Neff
Performed by David Lynch and John Neff
By Arrangement with Bobkind Music
From the album "Blue Bob"

"Bring It On Home"
Written by Willie Dixon
Performed by Sonny Boy Williamson
Courtesy of MCA Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
Published by Hoochie Coohie Music
Administered by Bug Music, Inc.

"The Beast"
By Dave Cavanaugh
Performed by Milt Buckner
Courtesy of Capitol Records
Under license from EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets
Used by permission of Beechwood Music Corp.