Sisters

1972
R
1h 33m

IMDb RATING

6.9/10

22K

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William Finley, Margot Kidder, and Jennifer Salt in Sisters (1972)

A small-time reporter tries to convince the police she saw a murder in the apartment across from hers.

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A small-time reporter tries to convince the police she saw a murder in the apartment across from hers.A small-time reporter tries to convince the police she saw a murder in the apartment across from hers.A small-time reporter tries to convince the police she saw a murder in the apartment across from hers.

See production info at IMDbPro

IMDb RATING

6.9/10

22K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 nomination total

Emil Breton
(as Bill Finley)

Lisle Wilson

Phillip Woode

Barnard Hughes

Arthur McLennen

Mary Davenport

Mrs. Peyson Collier

Dolph Sweet

Detective Kelly

Cathy Berry

Lobster child
(uncredited)

Eddie Carmel

Giant
(uncredited)

Olympia Dukakis

Louise Wilanski
(uncredited)

Art Evans

African Room Waiter
(uncredited)

Catherine Gaffigan

Arlene
(uncredited)

Justine Johnston

Elaine D'Anna
(uncredited)

James Mapes

Guard
(uncredited)

Laun Maurer

Druggist
(uncredited)

Bob Melvin

Extra
(uncredited)

Burt Richards

Hospital Attendant
(uncredited)

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Trivia
Brian De Palma said the film's producer doubted anyone could be stuffed into a sofa bed, but the director recalls, "I shot it in one shot to show that you can in fact fit somebody into the sofa bed."

Goofs
After leaving Danielle's apartment, Grace and her mother exit that building, and Grace's mother suggests she should change clothes. Grace then reenters the lobby of the same building, to go up to her own apartment.

Although it may not be apparent, Grace and Danielle live in the same apartment complex, in the same building. The former "Alexander Hamilton" - now 36 Hamilton Avenue - in Staten Island is an H-shaped building, meaning apartments on its inner courts face each other across two courtyards. Therefore, Grace has a view across one of the courtyards directly into Danielle's windows. In addition, the elevators that characters take to and from both apartments are identical.

Quotes
Arlene: Did you know that the germs can come through the wires? I never call and I *never* answer. It's a good way to get sick. Very, very sick. That's how I got so sick! Someone called me on the telephone!

Alternate versions
For the original 1973 UK cinema release cuts were made by the BBFC to edit the violent stabbing of Phillip Woode. All later releases were fully uncut.

Connections
Featured in Terror in the Aisles (1984)

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An Example of the REAL De Palma

De Palma don't make 'em like this anymore. Brilliant, creepy psychological thriller concerning French-Canadian twin sisters Danielle and Dominique (Margot Kidder). One is seemingly normal and one is seemingly insane. One is an actress who, while on a game show, wins dinner with one of its contestants, Philip (Lisle Wilson). The two have an enjoyable time, and even end up spending the night together back at her apartment. The next day, Philip awakens to the two sisters arguing in the next room. Danielle then asks Philip to go into town and purchase some more medicine for her. He does so and, out of the kindness of his heart, purchases a birthday cake for the sisters, since today is their birthday. Upon his return, the thrills begin and Jennifer Salt decides to investigate these weird goings-on. SISTERS is a very eerie thriller from Brian De Palma which features his outstanding scriptwriting/direction, Paul Hirsch's top-notch editing, Bernard Hermann's welcome nerve-jangling score, not to mention the awesome split-screen, enabling us to see two events at one time. Despite the ultimately strange conclusion, the film is a creeper and not to be missed. 9/10