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White Room (1990): Cast

White Room (1990) movie poster

White Room is a 1990 mystery thriller directed by Patricia Rozema, starring Maurice Godin as Norm, Margot Kidder and James Coburn. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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White Room (1990) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Patricia Rozema
Genres
Mystery , Thriller , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is White Room About?

The premise of White Room without spoilers.

Within the claustrophobic rooms of an old building, a hidden darkness lingers. Norm, an aimless, struggling writer, unexpectedly witnesses the murder of rock‑video star Madelaine X and is haunted by his helplessness. At her funeral he meets a cryptic woman in black whose obscure ties to Madelaine hint at deeper, unresolved secrets.

White Room Themes & Keywords

· 17 tags
  • 1990s
  • love
  • mysterious woman
  • f rated
  • title directed by female
  • obsessed fan
  • faked death
  • quonset hut
  • having sex with skirt hiked up
  • surrealism
  • sex
  • older woman younger man relationship
+5 more
  • fully clothed sex
  • woman on top
  • panties hit the floor
  • male nudity
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

White Room Cast & Characters

Maurice Godin leads the cast as Norm, with Margot Kidder as Madelaine X and James Coburn as Bar Journalist. Directed by Patricia Rozema; 18 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Patricia Rozema

More films directed by Patricia Rozema, best-rated first: Mouthpiece, Mansfield Park, Kit Kittredge: An American Girl and Into the Forest.

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Videos

White Room Trailers & Videos

The trailer of White Room.

Official Re-Release Trailer
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White Room Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Le secret de la chambre claire” and “白屋情史”.

Also known as
  • Le secret de la chambre claire
  • 白屋情史

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FAQ

White Room FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is White Room?

White Room runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was White Room released?

White Room was released on September 6, 1990.

Who directed White Room?

White Room was directed by Patricia Rozema.

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Who is in the cast of White Room?

White Room stars Maurice Godin as Norm, Margot Kidder as Madelaine X and James Coburn as Bar Journalist, among 18 credited actors.

Does White Room have a post-credit scene?

No. White Room has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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