Product Details

• Actors: David Strathairn, Nicky Katt, Stacy Edwards, Christopher McDonald, Arthur Hiller
• Directors: Brendan Murphy
• Writers: Brendan Murphy
• Producers: Chris Moore, Jeff Balis
• Format: NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Studio: LIONSGATE
• DVD Release Date: January 6, 2012
• Run Time: 1 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00069FKWS
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #91,564 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Speakeasy" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Hollywood stars David Strathairn ("Twisted"), Nicky Katt ("The School of Rock," "Secondhand Lions"), Christopher McDonald ("Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams") and Stacy Edwards ("The Next Best Thing," "The Bachelor") deliver unforgettable performances in this compelling tale of self-discovery. After being randomly brought together in a car accident, two strangers develop a friendship based on their shared relationship w/ a deaf man. This common bond will lead them down a new path of personal awakening...and force them to each confront secrets buried in the past. "Speakeasy" is another outstanding motion picture from the production team featured in HBO's hit series "Project Greenlight" that's sure to entertain you.

Product Description

Hollywood stars David Strathairn (Twisted ), Nicky Katt (The School Of Rock, Secondhand Lions), Christopher McDonald (Spy Kids 2: Island Of Lost Dreams ) and Stacy Edwards (The Next Best Thing, The Bachelor ) deliver unforgettable performances in this compelling tale of self discovery. After being randomly brought together in a car accident, two strangers develop a friendship based on their shared relationship with a deaf man. This common bond will lead them down a new path of personal awakening…and force them to each confront secrets buried in the past! Speakeasy is another outstanding motion picture from the production team featured in HBO's hit series Project Greenlight that's sure to entertain you.

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Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Speaking From the Heart., April 4, 2005

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Wing Lee "filmfan" (Toronto, Ontario) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Speakeasy (DVD)

This is pretty good indie film on love, relationship, forgivness, reconcilation, and self-discovery. It's good drama with enough funny and heartfelt moments and strong performances from the 4 leads.

The film starts with a car crash between Bruce Hickman(David Strathairn) and Frank Marnikov(Nicky Katt) on a quite street in Los Angeles. The two strangers seemed to be destined to become friends and soon meeting regularly. Bruce is full-time magician and Frank is a prawn shop owner. They have nothing in common, but they are fascinated by each other's background that seemed perculiarly sort of a six degrees of separation since Bruce's father-in-law and Frank's daughter are both deaf.

Meanwhile, Bruce's wife Sophie(Stacy Edward), a teacher ran into Dr. Addams(Christopher McDonald), an old friend from her college days, and they started going out for chats or therapy sessions at a cafe. She's not in good terms with her Dad, and tried to avoid seeing him. He's gradually becoming interested in her romantically, even though she has no idea and have no desire for him since she's faithful to her husband.

Through these meetings and conversations, the four leads experience some kind of miracle as they learn to shed off their inner shadows and reevaluate the importance of their lives.....

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars "We Are Immortal Til Our Work Is Done", April 29, 2006

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Michael Bolts (Superior, WI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Speakeasy (DVD)

David Strathairn (Good Night and Good Luck, Blue Car) plays Bruce who has a job as a magician. His wife Sophie, played by Stacy Edwards (Houdini, In The Company Of Men) has a deaf father, Mr. Prappas, played by Arthur Hiller (Roswell, Beverly Hills Cop 3) who Strathairn is taking care of because Edwards doesnt want to. Strathairn gets into a car accident involving Frank, played by the brilliant Nicky Katt (Boston Public, Boiler Room) and they become friends. Strathairn even finds out that Katt's daughter is deaf just like his step-father and he also meets Katt's wife Sara played by the lovely Lake Bell (Surface, I Love Your Work). Meanwhile, Edwards is spending time with Dr. Addams, played by Christopher McDonald (The Perfect Storm, Terminal Velocity) who used to go to High School with her. Filled with great performances especially by Strathairn, Edwards and Katt. Too bad this didnt get theater release, I would of liked to see Strathairn get nominated for Best Actor, Edwards for Best Actress and Katt for Best Supporting Actor....their all fantastic. McDonald does a superb job as well. Speakeasy is a wonderful little film that I recommened highly. Also starring Michael Bacall (Urband Legends: The Final Cut, Undertow), Julianne Nicholson (Seeing Other People, Ally McBeel) and Gage Stevens (The Vest).