CAST AND CREW
The Crowded Room
Release Date: Unspecified Release - Wide Release
Distributor: Fox Searchlight Pictures
Film Genre: Drama
Country: United States
Distributor: Fox Searchlight Pictures
Film Genre: Drama
Country: United States
This is the true story of a man with 24 separate personalities based on the book The Minds of Billy Milligan. Out of control of his own actions, Billy Milligan was a man tormented by 24 distinct personalities battling for supremacy over his body - a battle that culminated when he awoke in jail, arrested for the kidnap and rape of three women. In a landmark trial, Billy was acquitted of his crimes by reason of insanity caused by multiple personality - the first such decision in history - bringing to public light the most remarkable and harrowing case of multiple personality ever recorded. The personalities included: Philip, a petty criminal; Kevin, who dealt drugs and masterminded a drugstore robbery; April whose only ambition was to kill Billy's stepfather; Adalana, the shy, lonely, affection-starved lesbian who "used" Billy's body in the rapes that led to his arrest; David, the eight-year-old "keeper of pain"; Arthur, the Englishman; Ragen, the "keeper of Rage" who possessed incredible strength; Allen, the con man; Tommy, the escape-artist, and all of the others, including men, women, several children, both boys and girls, and the Teacher, the only one who can put them all together. Each of these "people" play a distinct role in this often shocking true story.
TRIVIA
James Cameron first optioned it in 1998 to direct John Cusack in the lead role. Then David Fincher tried with Brad Pitt, Steven Soderbergh with Sean Penn, and Danny DeVito with Leonardo DiCaprio. Nick Cassavetes, F. Gary Gray, Gus Van Sant, Matthew McConaughey and Johnny Depp were also involved.
MOVIE NEWS ITEMS
2004-10-14
Variety reports that Joel Schumacher will direct the project. Alexandra Milchan will produce the film, with a budget just under $20 million, for New Regency. The casting process to find a young actor to play the role has begun. Shooting is scheduled to start in February.
Variety reports that Joel Schumacher will direct the project. Alexandra Milchan will produce the film, with a budget just under $20 million, for New Regency. The casting process to find a young actor to play the role has begun. Shooting is scheduled to start in February.
2004-05-13
Variety reports that Todd Field will direct the project for Fox Searchlight who will co-finance with New Regency and handle domestic distribution.
Variety reports that Todd Field will direct the project for Fox Searchlight who will co-finance with New Regency and handle domestic distribution.
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