Mortal Thoughts (1991): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Mortal Thoughts is a 1991 mystery thriller directed by Alan Rudolph, starring Bruce Willis, Harvey Keitel and Demi Moore. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $18.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 56% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Alan Rudolph
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mortal Thoughts About?
The premise of Mortal Thoughts without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A disturbing thriller follows the aftermath of a brutal murder, plunging investigators into a complex web of morality and retribution. Bruce Willis portrays James Urbanksi, a man whose abusive behavior has made him many enemies. Following his violent death by a sharp blade, the ensuing investigation reveals a troubled past filled with toxic relationships and a long list of those seeking vengeance. As the truth emerges, it becomes clear that Urbanksi’s past actions have led him to a grim and inescapable fate.
Mortal Thoughts Themes & Keywords
· 49 tags- attempted rape
- neo noir
- told in flashback
- marital separation
- accidental murder
- combative relationship
- whodunit
- detective
- friend
- best friend
- murder
- abusive husband
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- retaliation
- wife wants to kill husband
- suspicion
- suspect
- salesman
- policeman
- police
- death of husband
- death
- yelling
- wedding reception
- sugar
- rat poison
- new jersey
- neck slashing
- lust
- drunkenness
- drug
- cash register
- carnival
- blood
- beauty salon
- beautician
- battle of the sexes
- baby
- paranoia
- husband wife relationship
- investigation
- friendship
- friendship between women
- dysfunctional marriage
- domestic violence
- crime gone awry
- christmas
- interrogation
- surprise ending
- title based on shakespeare
Mortal Thoughts Cast
Bruce Willis leads the cast, with Harvey Keitel and Demi Moore. Directed by Alan Rudolph; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Alan Rudolph
Also Starring in Mortal Thoughts
· 6 moreMore from Alan Rudolph
More films directed by Alan Rudolph, best-rated first: Trouble in Mind, The Secret Lives of Dentists, Songwriter and Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle.
Mortal Thoughts Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Mortal Thoughts 56% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 56% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 36%
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
User score 5.8
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TMDB 57% User score
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Mortal Thoughts Plot Summary
What happens in Mortal Thoughts from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Inside a monotonous police station, Cynthia Kellogg finds herself under the intense scrutiny of Detectives John Woods and Linda Nealon, who are investigating the shocking murder of her husband, Artie. As she delves into the harrowing events that led to this tragedy, Cynthia vividly recalls her life as a hairdresser at Joyce’s salon in Bayonne, New Jersey. The atmosphere surrounding her was fraught with tension, with the ominous presence of Jimmy, Joyce’s husband, always lurking. His explosive temper and addiction issues made him a volatile threat, and Joyce often voiced her desperation to escape the cycle of abuse.
Full summary
The whole story of Mortal Thoughts, scene by scene
Mortal Thoughts Box Office
Mortal Thoughts grossed $18.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$18.8M
- US & Canada
- $18.8M
Mortal Thoughts Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Mortal Thoughts.
How Well Do You Know Mortal Thoughts?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What profession does Cynthia Kellogg have?
Cars in Mortal Thoughts
11 cars on screen, including the 1983 Ford Econoline and the 1986 Buick Electra Estate Wagon.
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1983 Ford Econoline Important role -
1986 Buick Electra Estate Wagon Minor role -
1986 Pontiac 6000 Minor role -
1979 Pontiac Firebird Minor role
Mortal Thoughts Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Mördande vänskap” and “Pensamientos mortales”.
- Also known as
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- Mördande vänskap
- Pensamientos mortales
- L'Ombra Del Testimone
- 致命思想
- Θανάσιμες Σκέψεις
- Tödliche Gedanken
- Pensées Mortelles
- Vražedné myšlenky
- Öldöklő vágyak
- מחשבות קטלניות
- Смертельные мысли
- Gânduri mortale
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- Ölümcül Düşünceler
- 위험한 상상
- Убийствени мисли
- Motywy Zbrodni
- Смертельні думки
- 一念之差
- Pensamentos Mortais, მომაკვდავის ფიქრები
- Pensaments mortals
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Mortal Thoughts FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Mortal Thoughts, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mortal Thoughts?
Mortal Thoughts runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Mortal Thoughts released?
Mortal Thoughts was released on April 19, 1991.
Who directed Mortal Thoughts?
Mortal Thoughts was directed by Alan Rudolph.
More films by Alan Rudolph Who is in the cast of Mortal Thoughts?
Mortal Thoughts stars Bruce Willis, Harvey Keitel and Demi Moore, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Mortal Thoughts make at the box office?
Mortal Thoughts grossed $18.8 million worldwide.
How is Mortal Thoughts rated?
Mortal Thoughts has 56% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Does Mortal Thoughts have a post-credit scene?
No. Mortal Thoughts has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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