

Short Cuts
1993-10-01 · 188 min · ★ 7.2
Many loosely connected characters cross paths in this film, based on the stories of Raymond Carver. Waitress Doreen Piggot accidentally runs into a boy with her car. Soon after walking away, the child lapses into a coma. While at the hospital, the boy's grandfather tells his son, Howard, about his past affairs. Meanwhile, a baker starts harassing the family when they fail to pick up the boy's birthday cake.
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- Directors
- Robert Altman
- Production companies
- Spelling Films International, Avenue Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 12,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 6,110,979
Top Cast
Andie MacDowellAnn Finnigan
Bruce DavisonHoward Finnigan
Jack LemmonPaul Finnigan
Tim RobbinsGene Shepard
Julianne MooreMarian Wyman
Tom WaitsEarl Piggot
Lily TomlinDoreen Piggot
Fred WardStuart Kane
Chris PennJerry Kaiser
Frances McDormandBetty Weathers
Madeleine StoweSherri Shepard
Jennifer Jason LeighLois Kaiser
Anne ArcherClaire Kane
Matthew ModineDr. Ralph Wyman
Lili TaylorHoney Bush
Robert Downey Jr.Bill Bush
Peter GallagherStormy WeathersTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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