Drowning by Numbers 1988
“Three Women And A Coroner.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 119 minutes
- Director
- Peter Greenaway
- Networks
- Stimuleringsfonds Nederlandse Culturele Omroepproducties, Elsevier-Vendex Film Beheer, Allarts Production
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Night Flight Plus
What is Drowning by Numbers?
Topic: Film "Drowning by Numbers" (1988). Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1988
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 119 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 2, 1988
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Netherlands, United Kingdom
- Studios
- Stimuleringsfonds Nederlandse Culturele Omroepproducties, Elsevier-Vendex Film Beheer, Allarts Production
- Budget
- $1,500,000
- Revenue
- $424,773
- Genres
- Comedy, Crime, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 from 201 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~119 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Stimuleringsfonds Nederlandse Culturele Omroepproducties, Elsevier-Vendex Film Beheer, Allarts Production
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Topic: Film "Drowning by Numbers" (1988).
Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Drowning by Numbers.
Year: 1988.
Genres: Comedy, Crime, and Drama.
Rating: R.
Runtime: 1h 59m.
US Release Date: 04/26/1991.
Plot:
Cissie Colpitts drowns her cheating husband.
She enlists the help of Henry Madgett, a lonely coroner and old friend.
Cissie's daughter and granddaughter (both named Cissie Colpitts) use the same methods to solve conflicts with their husbands.
The women's repeated appeals for help wear on Madgett's conscience.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
Drowning by Numbers is a 1988 film categorized as a comedy, crime, and drama. The movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 59 minutes and is
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“A gripping exploration of comedy and crime that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Drowning by Numbers worth watching?
Drowning by Numbers holds a community rating of 7.0/10 based on 201 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Crime for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Drowning by Numbers and when was it released?
Drowning by Numbers is a feature film with a runtime of 119 minutes. It was released in 1988. Release status: Released.
Who directed Drowning by Numbers?
Drowning by Numbers was directed by Peter Greenaway.
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