Unfaithful (2002)

Director:

Adrian Lyne

Writers (WGA):

Claude Chabrol (film "La Femme infidèle" written by)
Alvin Sargent (screenplay) ...

Release Date:

10 May 2002 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Thriller

Tagline:

Where do you go when you've gone too far?

Plot:

A New York suburban couple's marriage goes dangerously awry when the wife indulges in an adulterous fling.

Plot Keywords:

Taxi | Confession | Chest | Book Seller | Remake

Awards:

Nominated for Oscar. Another 3 wins & 8 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Sat. Jan. 2	1:30 PM	MyNetwork
Sat. Jan. 9	2:30 PM	Fox

Cast

Diane Lane	...	Connie Sumner
Erik Per Sullivan	...	Charlie Sumner
Richard Gere	...	Ed Sumner
Olivier Martinez	...	Paul Martel
Myra Lucretia Taylor	...	Gloria
Michelle Monaghan	...	Lindsay
Chad Lowe	...	Bill Stone
Joseph Badalucco Jr.	...	Train conductor
Erich Anderson	...	Bob Gaylord
Damon Gupton	...	Other businessman
Kate Burton	...	Tracy
Margaret Colin	...	Sally
Marc Forget	...	Café bartender
Larry Gleason	...	Tim
Dominic Chianese	...	Frank Wilson

Also Known As:

Infidèle (France)
Untreu (Germany)
Infidelidad (Argentina) (Colombia) (Peru) [es]
Untreu (Austria) (Switzerland: German title) [de]
Неверная (Russia) [ru]
Bogedet (Israel: Hebrew title) [iw]
Infidèle (Canada: French title) [fr]
Infidelidade (Brazil) [pt]
Infiel (Spain) [es]
Kohtalokas syrjähyppy (Finland) [fi]
Niewierna (Poland) [pl]
Sadakatsiz (Turkey: Turkish title) [tr]
Unfaithful - L'amore infedele (Italy) [it]
Unmei no onna (Japan) [ja]

MPAA:

Rated R for sexuality, language and a scene of violence.

Runtime:

124 min | Spain:125 min

Country:

USA | Germany | France

Language:

English | French

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital

Certification:

France:-12 | South Korea:18 | Iceland:16 | Portugal:M/16 | Argentina:13 | Australia:MA | Brazil:16 | Canada:14A | Finland:K-15 | Germany:16 | Hong Kong:III | Netherlands:16 | New Zealand:R16 | Peru:14 | Philippines:R-18 | Singapore:M18 (re-rating) | Singapore:NC-16 (edited for re-rating) | Singapore:R(A) (original rating) | Spain:18 | Sweden:11 | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:16 (canton of the Grisons) | UK:15 | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Dobbs Ferry, New York, USA

Company:

Fox 2000 Pictures

Trivia:

Brad Pitt and Ryan Phillippe were offered the role of Paul. However during pre-production, the producers decided that Paul be French rather than American, so Olivier Martinez received the part.

Goofs:

Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): In the children's play, the kids are doing sign language. Charlie's part is, "What's the sense in walking if you don't walk tall?" and he signs, "What's the sense in walking if you 'boy' walk tall."

Quotes:

Connie Sumner: Be happy for this moment, this moment is you life.

Movie Connections:

Featured in "I Love the New Millennium: (#1.3)" (2008)

Soundtrack:

Dedicace Outo

Affirms your faith in thrillers

STAR RATING:*****Unmissable****Very Good***Okay**You Could Go Out For A Meal Instead*Avoid At All Costs

Connie and Edward Sumner (Diane Lane and Richard Gere) are a well off couple,living in the New York suburbs and raising their young son Charlie (Erik Per Sullivan).Edward,however,is the manager of a big name import/delivery service and seems to be neglecting his wife somewhat lately.On one particularly windy day,Connie has an encounter with a handsome (and much younger) stranger,who she later comes to know as Paul Martel (Olivier Martinez) a New York based book dealer who takes an instant shine to her.Before long,the pair are engaging in an outrageous adulterous fling behind Edward's back.The truly nasty twist comes,however,when Edward discovers about the affair.

This is a stylish and competent thriller.It may not perhaps have the best character development/build-up in the world,but it is really lifted no end by Gere's powerful performance as the devastated betrayed hubby,which really comes to light when he goes to confront Martinez.Adrian Lyne's direction is carried along nicely,thrilling us with many sudden twists and turns,marvellously executed and hitting the mark perfectly.***