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Romantic thriller

Lapse of Memory (1991): Cast

Lapse of Memory (1991) movie poster

Lapse of Memory is a 1991 romantic thriller directed by Patrick Dewolf, starring Mathew Mackay as Bruce Farmer (Bruce Carson), Kathleen Robertson and John Hurt. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.

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Lapse of Memory (1991) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 22m (82 min)
Director
Patrick Dewolf
Genres
Romance , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Lapse of Memory About?

The premise of Lapse of Memory without spoilers.

After a devastating accident, a psychiatrist is called upon to help Bruce recover his lost memories. Flashbacks reveal that his family fled New York when his father exposed a massive corruption scandal. Unaware of his past, Bruce discovers a passport bearing a different name, shattering his sense of identity. He strives to resume a normal teenage life, but his unsuspecting girlfriend, Patrick, inadvertently draws them into new danger.

Lapse of Memory Themes & Keywords

· 34 tags
  • amnesia
  • new york city
  • flashback
  • new york
  • psychiatrist
  • wheelchair
  • bonsai tree
  • reference to hemingway
  • graveyard
  • dead parents
  • hit by a car
  • nonlinear timeline
+22 more
  • attempted suicide
  • indoor swimming pool
  • small town
  • prairie
  • three word title
  • reservoir
  • bus
  • bus trip
  • great plains
  • bilingual
  • narration
  • writer
  • united states of america
  • canada
  • alberta canada
  • father son relationship
  • secret
  • dam
  • boat
  • witness protection
  • based on novel
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Lapse of Memory Cast & Characters

Mathew Mackay leads the cast as Bruce Farmer (Bruce Carson), with Kathleen Robertson as Patrick (Melody) and John Hurt as Conrad Farmer. Directed by Patrick Dewolf; 12 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Patrick Dewolf

One more film directed by Patrick Dewolf: Innocent Lies.

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Lapse of Memory Also Known As

Also known as “Mémoire traquée”.

Also known as
  • Mémoire traquée

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FAQ

Lapse of Memory FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Lapse of Memory?

Lapse of Memory runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

When was Lapse of Memory released?

Lapse of Memory was released on June 2, 1991.

Who directed Lapse of Memory?

Lapse of Memory was directed by Patrick Dewolf.

More films by Patrick Dewolf

Who is in the cast of Lapse of Memory?

Lapse of Memory stars Mathew Mackay as Bruce Farmer (Bruce Carson), Kathleen Robertson as Patrick (Melody) and John Hurt as Conrad Farmer, among 12 credited actors.

Does Lapse of Memory have a post-credit scene?

No. Lapse of Memory has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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