A mentally unstable photo developer targets an upper middle-class family after his obsession with them becomes more sick and disturbing than any of them could imagine.A mentally unstable photo developer targets an upper middle-class family after his obsession with them becomes more sick and disturbing than any of them could imagine.A mentally unstable photo developer targets an upper middle-class family after his obsession with them becomes more sick and disturbing than any of them could imagine.
- Awards
- 6 wins & 22 nominations
Paul Kim Jr.
- Yoshi Araki
- (as Paul Hansen Kim)
Andy Rolfes
- Officer Lyon
- (as Andrew A. Rolfes)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaAfter the film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, Robin Williams overheard viewers say that they forgot it was Williams in the lead role 15 minutes into the film. An observation that made Williams proud.
- GoofsWhen Sy is fired from Savmart, his boss Bill allows him to finish the rest of his work week. In real life, terminated employees are generally handed their last paycheck, asked to sign a couple of documents, and are escorted from the premises. Especially since Sy was fired for what appeared to be behavioral issues, he never would be allowed to continue working.
- Quotes
Sy Parrish: And if these pictures have anything important to say to future generations, it's this... I was here. I existed. I was young. I was happy... and someone cared enough about me in this world to take my picture.
- Alternate versionsAn early cut of the film had several differences than the theatrical version.
- The opening Fox Searchlight logo briefly becomes a negative image as it fades out. This is obviously a reference to picture negatives.
- An alternate prologue before the main titles featured a narration by Williams on the red eye effect in human's and animals, while a photo of a family with red eyes, footage of animals with this effect and video of what's happening in the eye when this happens.
- There was also a scene near the end where a police detective reviews the pictures Sy took of Will & Maya at the hotel. In the theatrical version these photos were never shown and it was left in question whether they were actually taken.
- The argument between Sy and the photo machine repair guy was extended.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Anatomy of a Scene: One Hour Photo (2002)
- SoundtracksComing Home
Written by William Aura, Craig Dobbin, and Alain Eskinasi
Performed by 3rd Force
Courtesy of Higher Octave Music
Featured review
One Hour Photo is a film of supreme caliber. The film is powered by the haunting, chilling, silencing, and above all-genius performance by Robin Williams. But the rather extraordinary thing is that it is not Robin Williams on the screen, it's Sy Parish (the character's name). Robin Williams fades away from our senses and slips into the ever so sweet and innocent yet psychotic role of a supermarket's photo developer. The films script is only accented by Williams, at times, restrained performance. Williams ignites on the screen and burns till the last frame, and you are unable to take your eyes off him. As I mentioned the film is subliminily written as well as directed. Though being Romanek's first, I certainly don't think this is a bad start. Romanek's direction adds to the on-going tension throughout the film. More affecting is Williams' delightful calmness. Trying to hold himself in becomes more troublesome for both Williams and his character as the story develops. Yet through the calm eyes of an innocent blaze the fires of hatred and intensity, which could very well sum up Williams' performance. The film does have some disturbing images as well. Yet they are not really strong enough for you to get up from your seat and leave yet rather the opposite. Williams' contribution as well as guidance towards the actions and scenes of peril compell as well as amaze you towards both the performance and film itself. Williams' shocking contribution to the screen is enough to make you cry, scream, and yell in your seat. Because the origins of the character are bittersweet just like own known Williams, leads to a crazed and psychotic breakdown. It's as if watching our own funny and beloved Robin fail us. Though the truth could not be any further, Williams but succeeds in the art of acting, creating an achievement in the field. Creating a landmark. Writing his/its own chapter. I guarantee that this film will be required study material in acting classes for now on. In conclusion: definitely one of the best of 2002.
- ihaveabigrick
- Jan 26, 2003
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Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Фото за годину
- Filming locations
- Brentwood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Yorkin house)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $12,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $31,597,131
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $321,515
- Aug 25, 2002
- Gross worldwide
- $52,223,306
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