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. Michael douglas and glenn close burning energy youtube. Fatal attraction stars michael douglas and glenn close reunite to talk about their iconic movie, revealing the story behind the famous bunny boiling scene. Performance by a female actor in a television movie or miniseries. She is the daughter of bettine moore and william taliaferro close william close, a prominent doctor. No studio wanted michael douglas, and the filmmakers werent interested in glenn close. Glenn close born march 19, 1947 is an american actress, singer, and producer. Does michael douglas deserve the unwanted attention he and his family are receiving at the hands of loony stalker glenn close. 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. 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. With elegantly aristocratic features and a career marked by versatility and critical acclaim, glenn close is one of hollywoods most celebrated actresses. In the film, closes character becomes obsessed with dan gallagher, played by michael douglas, after a brief fling. 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.
Period of michael douglas career, during which he made a series of films wherein he. Since then, as a producer and as an actorproducer, he has shown an uncanny knack for choosing projects that reflect changing. Glenn close may have gotten her start on broadway, but it was 1987s fatal attraction that turned her into a box office darling. Dec 15, 2016 glenn close on the fatal attraction ending. Glenn close and michael douglas leave fans delighted with fatal. 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.
Stars michael douglas and close discussed the proposed original ending on. They go to a restaurant and get caught in a rain shower on the way. Sep 18, 2017 in fatal attraction, glenn close kicks up. And in nearly every interview she has done about the movie since its release, close has made it abundantly clear that. 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. 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. In 2016, close was inducted into the american theater. Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at movies. 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 scheming widow and her manipulative exlover make a bet regarding the corruption of a recently married woman. 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. Details about new fatal attraction dvd the movie 1987 anne archer, glenn close michael douglas. 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. Heres a complete list of the movies glenn close has starred in, from.
The son of acting icon, kirk douglas, was also a savy, smart and wildly successful producer. Glenn was often seen on broadway until 1982 when she was cast in her award. Fatal attraction used a real bunny in that infamous. Best performance by an actress in a supporting role in a motion picture. There is a scene near the beginning shortly after michael douglas and glenn close meet.
Seven time academy awardnominated actress glenn close was born and raised in greenwich, connecticut. 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. Michael douglas and glenn close sit down oncamera for the first time to discuss the classic. A tribute to michael douglas 1 episode 2009 60th primetime emmy awards. Michael douglas remembers the alternate ending of fatal. The movies original ending had alex frame dan for her murder.
With glenn close, john malkovich, michelle pfeiffer, swoosie kurtz. 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. 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. Michael douglas was unsure glenn close was right for fatal. Michael douglas and glenn close reunited daily mail online.
Fatal attraction used a real bunny in that infamous boiling scene. The shot changes from michael to glenn and then back to michael suddenly he is bone dry. Glenn close full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Michael kirk douglas born september 25, 1944 is an american actor and producer. A married mans onenight stand comes back to haunt him when that lover begins to stalk him. And in nearly every interview she has done about the movie since its. 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.
New fatal attraction dvd the movie 1987 anne archer, glenn close michael douglas. 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. 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. In fatal attraction, glenn close kicks up a tempest. Fatal attraction stars michael douglas and glenn close reunite to talk about their iconic movie, revealing the story behind the famous bunny. After a weekend extramarital affair with colleague close, he returns home to wife anne archer, and close becomes progressively angrier. Fatal attraction 1987 movie mistakes, goofs and bloopers. 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. 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. Fatal attraction was released on september 18, 1987 by paramount pictures. 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. Get your swag on with discounted movies to stream at home, exclusive movie gear, access to advanced screenings and discounts galore.
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. While fatal attraction was shut out, douglas won best actor for playing gordon gekko in wall street. And its all because her racy affair with her colleague, dan gallagher a smooth michael douglas. Alex glenn close terrorizes her exlover dan michael douglas by.
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. Hear more from today show radio on our app, get a free trial. A married mans onenight stand comes back to haunt him when that lover begins to stalk him and his family. Glenn close is a kind little man in albert nobbs trailer. Glenn close and jonathan pryce on theater and the wife. This onetime weekend fling twists and turns into a harrowing roller coaster ride as alexs demented obsession slowly reveals itself. Michael douglas and glenn close star in the 1987 film, fatal attraction. Here are 30 of his very best acting efforts, indended as a tribute to the.
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. Talented, confident, brash but likeable actor, michael douglas, has created many indelible screen characterizations over his amazing career, always with absolute excellence. Fatal attraction 68 movie clip not going to be ignored 1987 hd duration. 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. Oprahs oscar special glenn close and michael douglas. Why fatal attraction never sat right with glenn close. And now, nearly 30 years after psychological thriller fatal attraction was released in cinemas, michael douglas and glenn close enjoyed a.
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. New fatal attraction dvd the movie 1987 anne archer, glenn close michael douglas ebay. 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. 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. Both of her parents were from upperclass northeastern families. 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. 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. Mar 06, 2010 michael douglas and glenn close sit down oncamera for the first time to discuss the classic. Glenn close celebrity profile check out the latest glenn close photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. He has received numerous accolades, including two academy awards, five golden globe awards, a primetime emmy award, the cecil b. Glenn was often seen on broadway until 1982 when she was cast. Glenn close and michael douglas treated fans to a fatal attraction reunion. Michael douglas and glenn close, who starred in the iconic 1987 blockbusterfatal attraction together, reunited on thursday and reflected on.
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. 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. New fatal attraction dvd the movie 1987 anne archer, glenn. Michael douglas was unsure glenn close was right for fatal attraction role exclusive duration. 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. The imdb trivia page says the movie originally had a different ending in which glenn closes character commits suicide and michael douglas character is. In 2016, close was inducted into the american theater hall of fame, and in. Why the original fatal attraction ending is better collider. 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 michael douglas, glenn close, anne archer, ellen latzen. When dan cuts her off, alex, a single publishing executive, goes off the rails.
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. When they sit down, michael douglas is soaking wet. Michael douglas shares the ending of fatal attraction that audiences didnt get to see and how glenn close reacted to the change. 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. 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. Sep 14, 2017 no studio wanted michael douglas, and the filmmakers werent interested in glenn close.
After 9 12 weeks and fatal attraction, lyne was now the goto director for. Glenn close as the stalker alex in fatal attraction. Time magazine film critic richard corliss praised the movie writing the film. May 08, 2017 michael douglas was unsure glenn close was right for fatal attraction role exclusive duration.
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