17 May 1950
In a Lonely Place
A screenwriter with a violent temper is a murder suspect until his lovely neighbor clears him. However, she soon starts to have her doubts.
The Muse
In Goddess we trust.
With his career on the skids, a Hollywood screenwriter enlists the aid of a modern-day muse, who proves to test his patience.
Top Billed Cast
Albert Brooks Steven Phillips
Sharon Stone Sarah Little
Andie MacDowell Laura Phillips
Jeff Bridges Jack Warrick
Cybill Shepherd Self
Monica Mikala Julie Phillips
Jamie Alexis Mary Phillips
Marnie Shelton Jennifer
Catherine MacNeal Anne
Mark Feuerstein Josh Martin
Lorenzo Lamas Lorenzo Lamas
Jennifer Tilly Jennifer Tilly
Bradley Whitford Hal
Skip O'Brien Universal Studio Guard
Aude Charles Spielberg Secretary #1
Ange Billman Spielberg Secretary #2
Gannon Daniels Spielberg Secretary #3
Jennie Ventriss Older Secretary
Steven Wright Stan Spielberg
Bobby Edner Boy at Sarah's House
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