Requiem for a Dream (2000)
Coming Out at 3 November 2000 in theaters.
Drama
Requiem for a Dream is psychological drama film directed by Darren Aronofsky and starring Ellen Burstyn, Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly, and Marlon Wayans. It is based on the 1978 novel of the same name by Hubert Selby Jr., with whom Aronofsky wrote the screenplay. The film depicts four characters affected by drug addiction and how it alters their physical and emotional state. Their addictions cause them to become imprisoned in a world of delusion and desperation. As the film progresses, each character deteriorates, and their delusional state is overtaken by reality, resulting in catastrophe.
Selby’s novel was optioned by Aronofsky and producer Eric Watson. Selby had always intended to adapt the novel into a film, as he had written a script years prior to Aronofsky approaching him. Aronofsky was enthusiastic of the story and developed the script with Selby, despite struggling to secure funding for it. He and the cast speak of the film being about addictions in general, and not just drugs, with a theme of loneliness and avoidance of reality in different ways.
The film premiered at the 2000 Cannes Film Festival, selected as an out-of-competition entry, followed by the United States theatrical release on October 6, 2000, by Artisan Entertainment. It received a positive critical response from critics despite moderate success at the box office. The film’s visual style, music and cast were all praised, with Burstyn receiving an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. The soundtrack was composed by Clint Mansell.
Director: Darren Aronofsky
Writers: Hubert Selby Jr. (book), Darren Aronofsky
Stars: Ellen Burstyn, Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly, Marlon Wayans, Christopher McDonald, Louise Lasser
Cast:
Ellen Burstyn | … | Sara Goldfarb |
Jared Leto | … | Harry Goldfarb |
Jennifer Connelly | … | Marion Silver |
Marlon Wayans | … | Tyrone C. Love |
Christopher McDonald | … | Tappy Tibbons |
Louise Lasser | … | Ada |
Marcia Jean Kurtz | … | Rae |
Janet Sarno | … | Mrs. Pearlman |
Suzanne Shepherd | … | Mrs. Scarlini |
Joanne Gordon | … | Mrs. Ovadia |
Charlotte Aronofsky | … | Mrs. Miles |
Mark Margolis | … | Mr. Rabinowitz |
Michael Kaycheck | … | Donut Cop |
Jack O’Connell | … | Corn Dog Stand Boss |
Chas Mastin | … | Lyle Russel |
Ajay Naidu | … | Mailman |
Sean Gullette | … | Arnold The Shrink |
Samia Shoaib | … | Nurse Mall |
Peter Maloney | … | Dr. Pill |
Abraham Abraham | … | King Neptune |
Aliya Campbell | … | Alice |
Te’ron A. O’Neal | … | Young Tyrone |
Denise Dowse | … | Tyrone’s Mother |
Bryan Chattoo | … | Brody |
Eddie De Harp | … | Brody’s Henchman Victor |
Scott Franklin | … | Voice of Jailer (voice) |
Peter Cheyenne | … | Sal the Geep |
Brian Costello | … | First AD |
Abraham Aronofsky | … | Newspaper Man on Train |
James Chinlund | … | Space Oddity |
Olga Merediz | … | Malin & Block Secretary |
Allison Furman | … | Malin & Block Office Woman |
Robert Dylan Cohen | … | Paramedic Greenhill |
Ben Shenkman | … | Dr. Spencer |
Keith David | … | Big Tim |
Dylan Baker | … | Southern Doctor |
Shaun O’Hagan | … | Ward Attendant Seto |
Leland Gantt | … | Ward Attendant Penn |
Bill Buell | … | Court Doctor |
Jimmie Ray Weeks | … | Prison Guard |
Gregg Bello | … | E.R. Doctor |
Henry Stram | … | ECT Technician |
Heather Litteer | … | Big Tim Party Girl |
Jenny Decker | … | Big Tim Party Girl |
Ami Goodheart | … | Big Tim Party Girl |
Nina Zavarin | … | Big Tim Party Girl |
Stanley B. Herman | … | Uncle Hank |
Scott Bader | … | Party Animal |
Jim Centofanti | … | Party Animal |
Scott Chait | … | Party Animal |
Daniel Clarin | … | Party Animal |
Ben Cohen | … | Party Animal |
Eric Cohen | … | Party Animal |
Brett Feinstein | … | Party Animal |
Ricky Fier | … | Party Animal |
John Getz | … | Party Animal |
Andrew Kessler | … | Party Animal |
Ross Lombardo | … | Party Animal |
Carter Mansbach | … | Party Animal |
Scott Miller | … | Party Animal |
Todd Miller | … | Party Animal |
Joshua Pollack | … | Party Animal |
Craig Rallo | … | Party Animal |
Geordan Reisner | … | Party Animal |
Keith Scandore | … | Party Animal |
David Seltzer | … | Party Animal |
Chris Varvaro | … | Party Animal |
Ricardo Viñas | … | Party Animal |
Chad Weiner | … | Party Animal |
Jesse Weissberger | … | Party Animal |
Greg Weissman | … | Party Animal |
Hubert Selby Jr. | … | Laughing Guard |
Lianna Pai | … | Angelic Nurse |
Darren Aronofsky | … | Visitor |
Diana Berry | … | Malin & Block Executive |
John Bryant | … | Drug Dealer |
Keith Michaels | … | Waiter |
Sources: imdb & wikipedia