In the Cut
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In the Cut is a 2003 American/British/Australian crime/erotic thriller film written and directed by New Zealand director Jane Campion. It is based on a Susanna Moore novel, and has been released on DVD. The unrated version has gained notoriety for a scene of apparent unsimulated fellatio that is witnessed by Meg Ryan's character, although it was later revealed in the commentary that the actress performed it on a dildo.
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[edit] Primary cast
- Meg Ryan ... as Frannie Averey
- Mark Ruffalo ... as Detective Giovanni Malloy
- Jennifer Jason Leigh ... as Pauline Averey
[edit] Plot summary
Based on the best-selling novel by Susanna Moore, In the Cut is a psychological thriller in which Ryan plays a lonely New York City woman, who "discovers the darker side of passion"<ref>[1]</ref> after becoming involved with a tough homicide detective, who is investigating a series of murders in her neighborhood. As the plot develops, she begins to think the detective to be the murderer, but she remains curious and passionate. The film has a far less disturbing ending than the novel.
[edit] Trivia
Nicole Kidman and Jane Campion spent five years developing the film. This is Kidman's producing debut. Nicole Kidman was originally cast as Frannie but dropped out due to a bad time during her life dealing with her divorce and a need to spend more times with her kids. Meg Ryan got the part
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