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Programme Information

Black comedy about the staff of Lifesavers, a suicide helpline, over the Christmas period. Philip, who runs the service, has problems of his own - his landlord is trying to evict him, one of his volunteers has developed a crush on him and callers are being given unsuitable advice.

Keywords:

Comedy, Black Comedy, Christmas, Xmas, Movie, Film, Movies, Films

Additional Information:

(1994) (USA) (2 Star)

Cast:

Steve Martin	.... Philip
Madeline Kahn	.... Blanche Munchnik
Robert Klein	.... Mr. Lobel
Anthony LaPaglia	.... Felix
Juliette Lewis	.... Gracie Barzini
Rob Reiner	.... Dr. Marshall Kinsky

Supporting Cast:

Adam Sandler	.... Louie
Liev Schreiber	.... Chris
Rita Wilson	.... Catherine O'Shaughnessy
Parker Posey	.... Rollerblader
Jon Stewart	.... Rollerblader
Joely Fisher	.... Susan
Steven Randazzo	.... Detective
Christine Cavanaugh	.... Police Officer
Henry Brown	.... Police Officer

Directors:

Nora Ephron

Writers:

Nora Ephron
Delia Ephron