Best performance by an actress in a supporting role in a motion picture. Details about new fatal attraction dvd the movie 1987 anne archer, glenn close michael douglas. May 08, 2017 michael douglas was unsure glenn close was right for fatal attraction role exclusive duration. Fatal attraction is a 1987 american psychological thriller film directed by adrian lyne from a screenplay written by james dearden, based on his 1980 short film diversion. Three decades ago, when michael douglas was gearing up to star as the straying family man dan in adrian lynes kinky thriller fatal attraction, he knew the success of the movie hinged on finding. And now, nearly 30 years after psychological thriller fatal attraction was released in cinemas, michael douglas and glenn close enjoyed a. Fatal attraction used a real bunny in that infamous boiling scene.
Glenn close and jonathan pryce on theater and the wife. Why the original fatal attraction ending is better collider. Surprisingly, the 71yearold is the most nominated person to never win an oscara fact that could change if she takes home the best actress award for the wife on sunday, feb. With elegantly aristocratic features and a career marked by versatility and critical acclaim, glenn close is one of hollywoods most celebrated actresses. Collect bonus rewards from our many partners, including amc, stubs, cinemark connections, regal crown club when you link accounts. Dec 14, 2016 speaking to on an episode of ew reunites on pen, the peopleentertainment weekly network, glenn close and michael douglas reveal the quirks that went into a key sex scene in the movie, which sees. With glenn close, john malkovich, michelle pfeiffer, swoosie kurtz. Glenn was often seen on broadway until 1982 when she was cast.
Mar 30, 2017 one of the most iconicand disturbingscenes in glenn close and michael douglas 1987 thriller fatal attraction is when anne archer, who plays douglas wife in the movie, comes home and. In the film, closes character becomes obsessed with dan gallagher, played by michael douglas, after a brief fling. Mar 06, 2010 michael douglas and glenn close sit down oncamera for the first time to discuss the classic. They go to a restaurant and get caught in a rain shower on the way. Time magazine film critic richard corliss praised the movie writing the film. Jun 01, 2012 michael douglas plays dan gallagher, a new york attorney who has a tryst with seductive alex forrest glenn close while his wife anne archer is away. Stars michael douglas and close discussed the proposed original ending on. Fatal attraction stars michael douglas and glenn close reunite to talk about their iconic movie, revealing the story behind the famous bunny. This onetime weekend fling twists and turns into a harrowing roller coaster ride as alexs demented obsession slowly reveals itself. Glenn close is a kind little man in albert nobbs trailer. Michael douglas and glenn close sit down oncamera for the first time to discuss the classic. Michael douglas was unsure glenn close was right for fatal attraction role exclusive duration.
While fatal attraction was shut out, douglas won best actor for playing gordon gekko in wall street. Starring michael douglas, glenn close and anne archer, the film centers on. Dec 05, 2015 michael douglas and glenn close, who starred in the iconic 1987 blockbusterfatal attraction together, reunited on thursday and reflected on the films impact on them and their friendship. Michael douglas stars as dan gallagher, a married lawyer who risks it all for a passionate weekend with a seductive stranger named alex glenn close. In 2016, close was inducted into the american theater hall of fame, and in. Michael douglas and glenn close have a fatal attraction reunion at broadways sunset boulevard this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Period of michael douglas career, during which he made a series of films wherein he. And in nearly every interview she has done about the movie since its release, close has made it abundantly clear that. Glenn close as the stalker alex in fatal attraction. Sep 27, 2018 close plays book editor alex forrest who has a onenight stand with married lawyer dan gallagher played by michael douglas when his wife is out of town. Michael douglas stars as dan gallagher, a happily married new york city attorney and glenn close is alex forrest, an unmarried publishing executive who seduces him when his wife and daughter are out of town, om paramount pictures thriller fatal attraction. Does michael douglas deserve the unwanted attention he and his family are receiving at the hands of loony stalker glenn close. Stellar performances from michael douglas and glenn close raise the level of this thriller to almost cult status, i believe that this was the start of the psychotic spurnedrejected woman thriller genre which has resurfaced numerous times in other guises.
Glenn close born march 19, 1947 is an american actress, singer, and producer. Starring michael douglas, glenn close and anne archer, the film centers on a married man who has a weekend affair with a woman who refuses to allow it to end and becomes. Demille award, and the afi life achievement award the elder son of kirk douglas and diana dill, douglas received his bachelor of arts in drama from. Fatal attraction 1987 movie mistakes, goofs and bloopers. When dan cuts her off, alex, a single publishing executive, goes off the rails. Heres a complete list of the movies glenn close has starred in, from. Talented, confident, brash but likeable actor, michael douglas, has created many indelible screen characterizations over his amazing career, always with absolute excellence. Performance by a female actor in a television movie or miniseries. Why fatal attraction never sat right with glenn close. Alex glenn close terrorizes her exlover dan michael douglas by. Dec 14, 2016 three decades ago, when michael douglas was gearing up to star as the straying family man dan in adrian lynes kinky thriller fatal attraction, he knew the success of the movie hinged on finding. Michael douglas plays dan gallagher, a new york attorney who has a tryst with seductive alex forrest glenn close while his wife anne archer is away. Fatal attraction stars michael douglas and glenn close reunite to talk about their iconic movie, revealing the story behind the famous bunny boiling scene. Glenn close and michael douglas treated fans to a fatal attraction reunion.
Seven time academy awardnominated actress glenn close was born and raised in greenwich, connecticut. Regarded as one of the greatest actresses of her generation, she is the recipient of numerous accolades, including three primetime emmy awards, three tony awards, and three golden globe awards. Here are 30 of his very best acting efforts, indended as a tribute to the. And its all because her racy affair with her colleague, dan gallagher a smooth michael douglas. Since then, as a producer and as an actorproducer, he has shown an uncanny knack for choosing projects that reflect changing. Fatal attraction 68 movie clip not going to be ignored 1987 hd duration. Stellar performances from michael douglas and glenn close raise the level of this thriller to almost cult status, i believe that this was the start of the psychotic spurnedrejected woman thriller genre which has resurfaced numerous times in.
Get your swag on with discounted movies to stream at home, exclusive movie gear, access to advanced screenings and discounts galore. New fatal attraction dvd the movie 1987 anne archer, glenn close michael douglas. Michael douglas and glenn close reunited onstage at the 2019 sag awards on sunday night to present the outstanding performance by a female actor in a television series award together. A married mans onenight stand comes back to haunt him when that lover begins to stalk him and his family. Michael douglas and glenn close star in the 1987 film, fatal attraction. Michael douglas was unsure glenn close was right for fatal. Glenn close full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Hear more from today show radio on our app, get a free trial. He has received numerous accolades, including two academy awards, five golden globe awards, a primetime emmy award, the cecil b. Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at movies.
Sep 18, 2017 in fatal attraction, glenn close kicks up. The shot changes from michael to glenn and then back to michael suddenly he is bone dry. In fatal attraction, glenn close kicks up a tempest. Michael kirk douglas born september 25, 1944 is an american actor and producer. Jan 27, 2019 michael douglas and glenn close reunited onstage at the 2019 sag awards on sunday night to present the outstanding performance by a female actor in a television series award together. Dec 15, 2016 glenn close on the fatal attraction ending. No studio wanted michael douglas, and the filmmakers werent interested in glenn close. Both of her parents were from upperclass northeastern families. With michael douglas, glenn close, anne archer, ellen latzen. After 9 12 weeks and fatal attraction, lyne was now the goto director for. And now, nearly 30 years after psychological thriller fatal attraction was released in cinemas, michael douglas and glenn close enjoyed a reunion backstage at her musical sunset boulevard. Speaking to on an episode of ew reunites on pen, the peopleentertainment weekly network, glenn close and michael douglas reveal the quirks that went into a key sex scene in the movie, which sees.
Michael douglas and glenn close burning energy youtube. A scheming widow and her manipulative exlover make a bet regarding the corruption of a recently married woman. Fatal attraction was released on september 18, 1987 by paramount pictures. When they sit down, michael douglas is soaking wet. Michael douglas and glenn close reunite, remember fatal.
Glenn was often seen on broadway until 1982 when she was cast in her award. Michael douglas plays dan gallagher, a new york attorney who has a tryst with seductive alex forrest glenn close while his wife anne archer is. Glenn and i did a little movie in the 1980s which stood a lot of people on their heads, called fatal attraction, douglas said at the 2016 aarp awards luncheon. A married mans onenight stand comes back to haunt him when that lover begins to stalk him. Sep 14, 2017 no studio wanted michael douglas, and the filmmakers werent interested in glenn close. New fatal attraction dvd the movie 1987 anne archer, glenn. Oprahs oscar special glenn close and michael douglas. The son of acting icon, kirk douglas, was also a savy, smart and wildly successful producer. Sep 18, 2017 thirty years ago today, fatal attraction, the 1987 psychosexual thriller directed by adrian lyne and starring michael douglas and glenn close, arrived in theaters the film followed dan. Dec 04, 2018 michael douglas shares the ending of fatal attraction that audiences didnt get to see and how glenn close reacted to the change. After a weekend extramarital affair with colleague close, he returns home to wife anne archer, and close becomes progressively angrier. She is the daughter of bettine moore and william taliaferro close william close, a prominent doctor.
Major star and producer, and member of one of hollywoods most prominent families to boot, michael douglas was born to movie icon kirk douglas and british actress diana dill on september 25, 1944, in new brunswick, nj. Glenn close may have gotten her start on broadway, but it was 1987s fatal attraction that turned her into a box office darling. Michael douglas remembers the alternate ending of fatal. There is a scene near the beginning shortly after michael douglas and glenn close meet. The date movie of the late 1980s, this had everyone arguing in the aisles. Other titles fresh from the vault include newly remastered editions of fatal attraction starring glenn close and michael douglas, and king creole, which boasts one of elvis presleys. Starring michael douglas, glenn close and anne archer, the film centers on a married man who has a weekend affair with a woman who refuses to allow it to end and becomes obsessed with him. In 2016, close was inducted into the american theater.
Close plays book editor alex forrest who has a onenight stand with married lawyer dan gallagher played by michael douglas when his wife is out of town. Fatal attraction used a real bunny in that infamous. The movies original ending had alex frame dan for her murder. While reflecting on his past movies to hosts kit hoover and mario lopez, michael reveals he was unsure glenn close was the perfect match to. The imdb trivia page says the movie originally had a different ending in which glenn closes character commits suicide and michael douglas character is. Thirty years ago today, fatal attraction, the 1987 psychosexual thriller directed by adrian lyne and starring michael douglas and glenn close, arrived in theaters the film followed dan. A tribute to michael douglas 1 episode 2009 60th primetime emmy awards. Michael douglas shares the ending of fatal attraction that audiences didnt get to see and how glenn close reacted to the change. Michael douglas and glenn close reunited daily mail online. Apr 11, 2017 fatal attraction stars michael douglas and glenn close reunite to talk about their iconic movie, revealing the story behind the famous bunny boiling scene. Glenn close and michael douglas leave fans delighted with fatal. New fatal attraction dvd the movie 1987 anne archer, glenn close michael douglas ebay.
Michael douglas and glenn close, who starred in the iconic 1987 blockbusterfatal attraction together, reunited on thursday and reflected on. An actor with over forty years of experience in theatre, film, and television, michael douglas branched out into independent feature production in 1975 with the academy awardwinning one flew over the cuckoos nest 1975. And in nearly every interview she has done about the movie since its. One of the most iconicand disturbingscenes in glenn close and michael douglas 1987 thriller fatal attraction is when anne archer, who plays douglas wife in the movie, comes home and.