Postcards from the Edge

Postcards from the Edge

Directed by Mike Nichols
19901hr 41min

"Postcards from the Edge" takes you on a wild ride through the chaotic world of Hollywood, where substance-addicted actress Suzanne Vale finds herself at a crossroads. Forced to live with her equally flamboyant mother, Suzanne must navigate the ups and downs of their tumultuous relationship while trying to revive her struggling career. As she grapples with her own demons and attempts to break free from her mother's shadow, Suzanne discovers a newfound strength and resilience that she never knew she had.

With a star-studded cast and sharp-witted humor, this film delves deep into the complexities of family dynamics and the pressures of fame. As Suzanne embarks on a journey of self-discovery and redemption, audiences are treated to a rollercoaster of emotions, laughter, and heartwarming moments. "Postcards from the Edge" is a captivating tale of love, resilience, and the unbreakable bond between a mother and daughter that will leave you both laughing and reaching for the tissues.

Cast

Gene Hackman

Lowell Kolchek

Gene Hackman

Dennis Quaid

Jack Faulkner

Dennis Quaid

Meryl Streep

Suzanne Vale

Meryl Streep

Shirley MacLaine

Doris Mann

Shirley MacLaine

Oliver Platt

Neil Bleene

Oliver Platt

Annette Bening

Evelyn Ames

Annette Bening

Simon Callow

Simon Asquith

Simon Callow

CCH Pounder

Julie Marsden

CCH Pounder

Richard Dreyfuss

Dr. Frankenthal

Richard Dreyfuss

Rob Reiner

Joe Pierce

Rob Reiner

Peter Onorati

Cameraman

Peter Onorati

Dana Ivey

Wardrobe Mistress

Dana Ivey

Mary Wickes

Grandma

Mary Wickes

Robin Bartlett

Ted Raimi

Emergency Room Attendant (uncredited)

Ted Raimi

Anthony Heald

George Lazan

Anthony Heald

Pepe Serna

Natalija Nogulich

Friend at Airport

Natalija Nogulich

Michael Ontkean

Robert Munch

Michael Ontkean

Bob Harks

Party Guest (uncredited)

Bob Harks

Marcelo Tubert

Sound Editor

Marcelo Tubert

John Verea

Young Intern

John Verea

Susan Forristal

Friend at Airport

Susan Forristal

Steven Brill

Assistant Director

Steven Brill

Conrad Bain

Grandpa

Conrad Bain

Gary Jones

Fan at Party

Gary Jones

Barbara Garrick

Douglas Roberts

Soundman

Douglas Roberts

George D. Wallace

Stanley DeSantis

Crew Member (uncredited)

Stanley DeSantis

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