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Losing Chase is a american film of genre Drama directed by Kevin Bacon released in USA on 18 august 1996 with Helen Mirren
Losing Chase (1996)
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Add to a movie listLosing Chase is a 1996 American television film directed by Kevin Bacon in his directorial debut. It stars Helen Mirren, Kyra Sedgwick and Beau Bridges. It debuted at the 1996 Sundance Film Festival. The film was created for Showtime where it appeared on August 18 though it was later given a limited theatrical release in December following its positive reception. The film is set on the island Martha's Vineyard. It was nominated for three awards at the 54th Golden Globe Awards.
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Following a nervous breakdown and upon returning home following treatment, Chase Phillips (Helen Mirren) is hired a helper, Elizabeth (Kyra Sedgwick) by her husband, Richard (Beau Bridges). Chase is opposed to being given a helper and treats both her husband and Elizabeth with contempt. Chase snidely asks Elizabeth what she plans to do with the money she earns from being a helper; Elizabeth replies that she is not doing it for the money. Chase's two young sons, Little Richard (Michael Yarmush) and Jason (Lucas Denton), are returned to the family home the same day Elizabeth arrives. The youngest son, Jason, is eager to see his mother but Little Richard treats her with hostility.Actors
Helen Mirren
(Chase Phillips)
Kyra Sedgwick
(Elizabeth Cole)
Beau Bridges
(Mr. Richard Phillips)
Michael Yarmush
(Little Richard Phillips)
Michael Yarmush
(Little Richard Phillips)
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