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Chain Letters (1985): Cast

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Chain Letters is a 1985 drama directed by Mark Rappaport, starring Reed Birney as Greg, Tom DiCillo and Ellen McElduff. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.

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Chain Letters (1985) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Director
Mark Rappaport
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Chain Letters About?

The premise of Chain Letters without spoilers.

Nine Manhattan residents each receive a mysterious chain letter that promises good fortune if forwarded and doom if broken. As each character decides whether to keep the chain going or to stop it, their choices lead them into unexpected romance, moments of personal fulfillment, or sudden, often fatal, consequences.

Chain Letters Themes & Keywords

· 2 tags
  • gay interest
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Chain Letters Cast & Characters

Reed Birney leads the cast as Greg, with Tom DiCillo as Bob and Ellen McElduff as Eva. Directed by Mark Rappaport; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Mark Rappaport

More films directed by Mark Rappaport: Love in the Time of Corona, The Stendhal Syndrome or My Dinner with Turhan Bey, Last Year in Dachau and Sergei/Sir Gay.

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FAQ

Chain Letters FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Chain Letters, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Chain Letters?

Chain Letters runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was Chain Letters released?

Chain Letters was released on September 8, 1985.

Who directed Chain Letters?

Chain Letters was directed by Mark Rappaport.

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Who is in the cast of Chain Letters?

Chain Letters stars Reed Birney as Greg, Tom DiCillo as Bob and Ellen McElduff as Eva, among 10 credited actors.

Does Chain Letters have a post-credit scene?

No. Chain Letters has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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