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Adrienne Shelly
Actress 1966 - 2006

Adrienne Shelly

Queens, New York, USA

Adrienne Shelly (June 24, 1966 - November 1, 2006) was an American actress, director, and screenwriter. Making her name in independent films such as 1989's The Unbelievable Truth and 1990's Trust, Shelly transitioned to a writing and directing career in subsequent years. She... Read full bio →

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Waitress

Waitress

Adrienne Shelly 2007 1h 45m 5.4

Jenna is a pregnant, unhappily married waitress in the deep south. She meets a newcomer to her town and falls into an unlikely relationship as a last attempt at happiness.

Factotum

Factotum

Bent Hamer 2005 1h 34m 6.7

This drama centers on Hank Chinaski, the fictional alter-ego of "Factotum" author Charles Bukowski, who wanders around Los Angeles, CA trying to live off jobs which don't interfere with his primary interest, which is writing. Along the way, he fends off the distractions offered by women, drinking and gambling.

Trust

Trust

Hal Hartley 1990 1h 46m 8.5

After being thrown away from home, pregnant high school dropout Maria meets Matthew, a highly educated and extremely moody electronics repairman. The two begin an unusual romance built on their sense of mutual admiration and trust.

The Unbelievable Truth

The Unbelievable Truth

Hal Hartley 1989 1h 30m 9.0

After serving time for murder, Josh Hutton returns to his home town where me meets Audry Hugo. No one can remember exactly what Josh did...

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