| The Myth of Fingerprints | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Bart Freundlich |
| Written by | Bart Freundlich |
| Produced by | Bart Freundlich Tim Perell Mary Jane Skalski |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Stephen Kazmierski |
| Edited by | Ken J. Sackerham Kate Williams |
| Music by | David Bridie John Phillips |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Sony Pictures Classics |
Release dates |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $2 million[1] |
| Box office | $458,815[2] |
The Myth of Fingerprints is a 1997 American drama film written and directed by Bart Freundlich. It stars Blythe Danner, Roy Scheider, Noah Wyle, and Julianne Moore.[3] The story follows the gathering of a dysfunctional family during Thanksgiving in New England.
The film premiered at the 1997 Sundance Film Festival and later received a limited release on September 17, 1997. The film's title originates from Paul Simon's 1986 song "All Around the World or the Myth of Fingerprints" and is a reference to the idea of blood ties and differing personalities amongst family members.[1][4]
- ^ a b Karger, Dave (October 3, 1997). "Noah Wyle's The Myth of Fingerprints". EW.com. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
- ^ The Myth of Fingerprints at Box Office Mojo
- ^ Holden, Stephen (September 17, 1997). "A Family as the Thanksgiving Turkey". The New York Times. Retrieved March 14, 2012.
- ^ "Interview with Writer/Director Bart Freundlich". Sony Classics. Retrieved November 15, 2022.