The Walter Mitty-esque tale of a Brooklyn dental hygienist who escapes into a painting by 17th-century Dutch master Peter de Hooc. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
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Mira Sorvino
Teresa
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Sound of Freedom
Mimic
Aida Turturro
Kim
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The Sopranos
Deep Blue Sea
Sharon Angela
Dorothy
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The Sopranos
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Rick Pasqualone
Joey
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Hop
Charles E. Gerber
Dr. Rosenman
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Tales of Erotica
Maestro
Richard DeDomenico
Priest
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Hawkeye
Find Me Guilty
Vincent Pastore
Teresa's Father
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The Sopranos
Revolver
Lina Koutrakas
Teresa's Mother
Emmanuel Xuereb
Dutch Lover
Known for
Bad Boys
Amateur
Rudolf Martin
Dutch Man with Pipe
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Swordfish
Bedazzled
Ruth Maleczech
Dutch Housekeeper
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C.H.U.D.
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Gabriel Barre
Museum Guide
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Stardust Memories
Susan Seidelman Director · Jonathan Brett Screenplay Wendy Blackstone Composer
United States release September 1, 1993 · Produced in Germany, United States · Production Ziegler Film
Production
WDR
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Ziegler Film
Production
Germany · United States
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Original language
English
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English
Release dates
United States · September 1, 1993
Theatrical
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