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Saturn

  • 1999
  • R
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
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Saturn (1999)
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A son is stuck with caring for his Alzheimer victim father, a former professor who can now barely communicate. Depressed and struggling to make ends meet, an old buddy tries to get him to be... Read allA son is stuck with caring for his Alzheimer victim father, a former professor who can now barely communicate. Depressed and struggling to make ends meet, an old buddy tries to get him to become a pusher. He gets further drawn in by a wild girl for whom he does procure drugs and ... Read allA son is stuck with caring for his Alzheimer victim father, a former professor who can now barely communicate. Depressed and struggling to make ends meet, an old buddy tries to get him to become a pusher. He gets further drawn in by a wild girl for whom he does procure drugs and gets involved in a wild sexual relationship. All of these factors weigh on the man until t... Read all

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    • Rob Schmidt
  • Writer
    • Rob Schmidt
  • Stars
    • Scott Caan
    • Leo Burmester
    • Mia Kirshner
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    284
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    • Director
      • Rob Schmidt
    • Writer
      • Rob Schmidt
    • Stars
      • Scott Caan
      • Leo Burmester
      • Mia Kirshner
    • 9User reviews
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    Scott Caan
    Scott Caan
    • Drew
    Leo Burmester
    Leo Burmester
    • Dad
    Mia Kirshner
    Mia Kirshner
    • Sarah
    Anthony Ruivivar
    Anthony Ruivivar
    • Arturo…
    Geoffrey Cantor
    Geoffrey Cantor
    • Carter
    Sally Stewart
    Sally Stewart
    • Eileen
    Cesar Leonardo
    • Dealer #1
    • (as Cesar L. Aramburu)
    Mtume Gant
    • Dealer #2
    Peggy Gormley
    Peggy Gormley
    • Louise
    Matt Servitto
    Matt Servitto
    • Dr. Wrye
    Byron West
    Byron West
    • Mr. Corber
    Kate Rigg
    Kate Rigg
    • Mean Nurse
    Solomon Cobitt
    • Soda Man
    Brenda Denmark
    • Overworked Nurse
    • (as Brenda Thomas Denmark)
    Chad L. Coleman
    Chad L. Coleman
    • Orderly
    • (as Chad Coleman)
    Jacinto Taras Riddick
    Jacinto Taras Riddick
    • Officer Townsend
    Michael Kaycheck
    Michael Kaycheck
    • Officer Ward
    • (as Michael F. Kuzemchak)
    Damian Young
    Damian Young
    • Thomas
    • Director
      • Rob Schmidt
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      • Rob Schmidt
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    martinlane762

    Saturn- A very sad, self-centered movie.

    Narcissism is the focal point of this movie...A script that places a drug addicted playboy ahead of his ailing father..oh the decadence of the Western world This movie abandons all self-control, compassion, and empathy, as it reflects upon the world we now live live in.....A world of self-indulgence, reckless behavior, without any consequence....In summation: Accountability is a bygone behavior, of a long forgotten past. Dementia, and Alzheimer's are indeed very challenging diseases...Sadly the writer of this movie did not incorporate more friends and family, that were or could have helped with the sick dad. I was dumbfounded to see the son murder his dad (pops) in cold blood, but I imagine, this is what sells to the masses these days.....just my thoughts.
    10lepsaxon

    One word: Brilliant

    What an incredible movie, intense and touching.

    The storyline is incredible, and the pace with which it's told is simply perfect. The cinematography by Matthew Libatique and the music by Ryeland Allison fit perfectly and complement one another.

    I found myself hooked from the very first minute and stayed hooked till the very last.

    The cast is incredible; Leo Burmester is absolutely incredible, very intense and heart-touching.

    But the one I've enjoyed most in this movie is Scott Caan. I am a huge fan of his, but I don't think I've ever seen him better than here. He's really carrying the whole story by himself, an absolutely believable and realistic performance. His pain and brokenness translate to the viewer, they are absolutely palpable.

    Definitely a must-see, a true gem of movie making
    9maryamjanabi

    So underrated!

    It's one of those movies that leaves you thinking after they're finished. How many people around Us living a stressful life like Drew's and they literally run out of options! Scott caan gives an amazing performance, his father as well! And MIA KIRSHNER!! I was so surprised! I wish there was More to the plot though. It did get a little boring in the beginning plus we never got to understand who sarah really is.. But all in all it's so good for a 90s indie movie.
    7sbrazie

    Realistic, Moving Drama

    Speed of Life is a drama about a young man who's mother has died and who now has the unenviable task of caring for his father, a once brilliant professor who is now crippled by the onset of Alzheimers Disease and cannot perform any functions such as bathing, eating, or using the restroom on his own. They live in a loft in a drug-ridden borough of NYC. The film follows his attempts to care for his father, earn money, and go to school while meeting a young artist who also happens to be a drug addict.

    Excellent film, from writing, acting, script, sets, camera work, etc. Realistic, moving. Scott Caan shows he has range beyond playing the stereotypical criminal and Mia Kirschner in a small but pivotal role excels as usual. The actor portraying the invalid father was phenomenal. A drama that is both depressing and uplifting, worth seeing for avid film watchers.
    bighead

    amazingly moving

    When the title menu came up, there was no special feature. This was an indication to me that the movie would suck. What a shock I was in for. The film is just what the summary is. I could maybe add one more line for the ending. It is a deeply emotionally mature and sensitive film that blends eloquent film-making with a writer's sensitive rhythm to words and silences, all perfectly executed with the most awesome performances from the actors, director, and film crew. My wife started sobbing as she talked about it. She's artsy and never sobs over films. It was THAT moving.

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    Mahershala Ali and Alex R. Hibbert in Moonlight (2016)
    Drama
    Cho Yeo-jeong in Parasite (2019)
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    • Release date
      • April 17, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Speed of Life
    • Production companies
      • Plantain Films
      • Sibling Productions
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      • $350,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 34m(94 min)
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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