A Single Man (2009)
Drama, Romance |
A Single Man is a American drama film based on the 1964 novel of the same name by Christopher Isherwood. The directorial debut of fashion designer Tom Ford, the film stars Colin Firth, who was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of George Falconer, a depressed, homosexual British university professor living in Southern California in 1962.
The film premiered on September 11, 2009 at the 66th Venice International Film Festival, and went on the film festival circuit. After it screened at the 34th Toronto International Film Festival, The Weinstein Company picked it up for distribution in the United States and Germany.
On November 30, 1962, a month after the Cuban Missile Crisis, George Falconer is a middle-aged English college professor living in Los Angeles. George dreams that he encounters the body of his longtime partner, Jim, at the scene of the car accident that took Jim’s life eight months earlier. He bends down to kiss his dead lover. After awakening, George delivers a voiceover discussing the pain and depression he has endured since Jim’s death and his intention to commit suicide that evening.
George receives a phone call from his dearest friend, Charley, who projects lightheartedness despite her also being miserable. George goes about his day putting his affairs in order and focusing on the beauty of isolated events, believing he is seeing things for the last time. At times, he recalls his sixteen-year-long relationship with Jim.
Director: Tom Ford
Writers: Christopher Isherwood (novel), Tom Ford, David Scearce
Stars: Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Nicholas Hoult, Matthew Goode, Jon Kortajarena, Paulette Lamori, Ryan Simpkins
►Cast:
| Colin Firth | … | George |
| Julianne Moore | … | Charley |
| Nicholas Hoult | … | Kenny |
| Matthew Goode | … | Jim |
| Jon Kortajarena | … | Carlos |
| Paulette Lamori | … | Alva |
| Ryan Simpkins | … | Jennifer Strunk |
| Ginnifer Goodwin | … | Mrs. Strunk |
| Teddy Sears | … | Mr. Strunk |
| Paul Butler | … | Christopher Strunk |
| Aaron Sanders | … | Tom Strunk |
| Aline Weber | … | Lois |
| Keri Lynn Pratt | … | Blonde Secretary |
| Jenna Gavigan | … | Other Secretary #1 |
| Alicia Carr | … | Other Secretary #2 |
| Lee Pace | … | Grant |
| Adam Shapiro | … | Myron |
| Marlene Martinez | … | Maria |
| Ridge Canipe | … | Young Boy |
| Elisabeth Harnois | … | Young Woman |
| Erin Daniels | … | Bank Teller |
| Nicole Steinwedell | … | Doris |
| Tricia Munford | … | Cashier |
| Don Bachardy | … | |
| Brad Benedict | … | Tennis Player |
| Richard Buckley | … | Man in Waiting Room |
| Janelle Gill | … | Rifle Girl |
| Brent Gorski | … | Walter |
| Jon Hamm | … | Hank Ackerley (voice) |
| Janet Leigh | … | Marion Crane (archive footage) |
| Patrizia Milano | … | Faculty Member |
| Arnold Montey | … | Teacher |
| Mimi Page | … | Party Girl |
| Elizabeth Reynolds | … | History Teacher |
| Frank Ruhl | … | Tennis Player |
| Melissa Goodwin Shepherd | … | Student |
| Bria Sherinian | … | College Student |
| Gary Sievers | … | Teacher |
| Sarah Smick | … | Bookstore Cashier |
Sources: imdb & wikipedia