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Synopsis
Suture, Scott McGehee and David Siegel's self-conscious exploration of identity and individuality, evokes a flashy remake of Edward D. Wood Jr.'s Jail Bait. Dennis Haysbert and Michael Harris play half-brothers Clay and Vincent Towers. Clay travels to Phoenix to meet with Vincent, whom he hasn't seen in years. Upon seeing one another, they are amazed at their resemblance to each other. Clay remarks, "Isn't it remarkable how much we look alike?" The problem is they look nothing alike: Clay is a black man who could pass for a Dallas Cowboys linebacker, while Vincent resembles Ralph Nader. Nevertheless, after their reunion, the characters in the film have trouble distinguishing between the two, which is good for Vincent. Responsible for a murder, Vincent decides to fake his own death by substituting Clay for himself -- since no one will notice the old switcheroo. Vincent arranges for Clay's body to be discovered in the aftermath of an automobile explosion. Then Vincent can flee and start a new life. Unfortunately for Vincent, Clay survives the accident. Swaddled in bandages and ointments, Clay is attended to by the beautiful Renee Descartes (Mel Harris), a plastic surgeon who busily reconstructs his face. At the same time, his psychiatrist Dr. Max Shimono (Sab Shimono) tries to reconstruct his memories. Before the healing process ends, Vincent tries to get to Clay and make sure that this time he really dies. ~ Paul Brenner, All Movie Guide

Cast

David Graf Lt. Weismann
Mel Harris Renee Descartes
Dennis Haysbert Clay Arlington
John Ingle Sidney Callahan
Dina Merrill Alice Jameson
Fran Ryan Mrs. Lucerne
Sab Shimono Dr. Max Shinoda
Michael Harris Vincent Towers

Production Crew

Stephen Rice Art Director
Greg Gardiner Cinematographer
Buddy Enright Co-producer
Laura Groppe Co-producer
David Siegel Director
Scott McGehee Director
Lauren Zuckerman Editor
Steven Soderbergh Executive Producer
Steven Soderbergh Executive Producer
Laura Groppe First Assistant Director
David Siegel Producer
Michele Halberstadt Producer
Scott McGehee Producer
Buddy Enright Production Designer
David Siegel Screenwriter
Scott McGehee Screenwriter
Year: 1993
Runtime: 105
Country: USA
MPAA Rating: R
Category: Feature

Genre
Thriller

Color type
Deluxe prints
Foto-Kem B&W

Sound
Dolby

Produced by
Samuel Goldwyn Company

Awards
1993 - Film Presented - Telluride Film Festival
1994 - Best First Feature - Independent Spirit Award
1994 - Best First Feature - Independent Spirit Award
1994 - Best First Feature - Independent Spirit Awards
1994 - Best First Feature - Independent Spirit Awards