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Hush

Hush

Hush

Hush

Don't breathe a word.

1998•1h 35m•

★5.7(325 ratings)

DramaThriller

Overview

Jackson and Helen are in love and about to have their first child when they move in with Jackson's mother, Martha, in order to take care of the family estate. But all is not well in this household. Martha is jealous of her son's affection for Helen, and, despite her Southern smile, she's starting to act strangely. As Helen tries to create a happy home life, Martha attempts to divide the family so that Jackson will become hers alone.

Director

Writers

Jonathan Darby, Jane Rusconi

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Main Cast

Jessica Lange

Jessica Lange

Martha Baring

Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow

Helen Baring

Johnathon Schaech

Johnathon Schaech

Jackson Baring

Nina Foch

Nina Foch

Alice Baring

Debi Mazar

Debi Mazar

Lisa

Kaiulani Lee

Kaiulani Lee

Sister O'Shaughnessy

David Thornton

David Thornton

Gavin

Hal Holbrook

Hal Holbrook

Dr. Franklin Hill

Richard Lineback

Richard Lineback

Hal Bentall

Richard Kohn

Richard Kohn

Clayton Richards

Faith Potts

Faith Potts

Georgina Richards

Tom Story

Tom Story

Priest

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Jonathan Darby

Writing

Writer: Jonathan Darby
Writer: Jane Rusconi

Production

Producer: Douglas Wick
Casting: Billy Hopkins
Casting: Heidi Levitt

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Christopher Young

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Andrew Dunn

Editing

Editor: Lynzee Klingman
Editor: Robert Leighton
Editor: Dan Rae

Art Direction

Art Direction: James F. Truesdale
Set Decoration: Michael Seirton
Production Design: Thomas A. Walsh
Production Design: P. Michael Johnston

Costume & Make-Up

Key Makeup Artist: Vivian Baker
Key Hair Stylist: Mary Lampert
Hairstylist: Linda De Andrea
Costume Design: Ann Roth

Keywords

farmhorsefallborderline personality disorderdomineering mother

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "Don't breathe a word."

#2

The film had a budget of $21.0M but only grossed $13.6M, losing $7.4M at the box office.

#3

The runtime is 95 minutes (1h 35m).

#4

The film was directed by Jonathan Darby.

#5

The screenplay was written by Jonathan Darby and Jane Rusconi.

#6

The score was composed by Christopher Young.

#7

Cinematography was handled by Andrew Dunn.

#8

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0118744.

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Rating

5.7/10

Average

325 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Hush

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

PG-13

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Budget:

$21,000,000

Revenue:

$13,583,690

Production Companies:

TriStar Pictures

TriStar Pictures