Six Degrees of Separation
A group of wealthy New York families all find that they have been duped by a young black man who calls himself Paul. By spinning various tales, including one where he claims to be Sidney Poitier's son, Paul - black, gay and from the underclass - manages to inveigle himself into various wealthy homes, eat their food and sleep in their beds.
Cast & credits
Cast
- Louisa 'Ouisa' Kittredge Stockard Channing
- Paul Will Smith
- John Flanders 'Flan' Kittredge Donald Sutherland
- Kitty Mary Beth Hurt
- Larkin Bruce Davison
- Elizabeth Heather Graham
- Trent Conway Anthony Michael Hall
- Rick Eric Thal
- Dr Fine Richard Masur
- Geoffrey Miller Ian McKellen
- Ben Anthony Rapp
- Woodrow 'Woody' Kittredge Osgood Perkins
- Talbot ' Tess' Kittredge Catherine Kellner
- Doug J.J. Abrams
- police officer Joseph Pentangelo
- hustler Lou Milione
- Connie Brooke Hayward
- Sandy Peter Duchin
- Carter Sam Stoneburner
- Polly Maeve Mcguire
- Adele Kelly Bishop
- John John Cunningham
- Frank the doorman Vasek Simek
- Andy Chuck Close
- Jeannie Kazuko
- Paula Adele Chatfield-taylor
- loft party guest Maggie Burke
- loft party guest Edmond Genest
- loft party guest Michael Stanley Kirby
- art dealer Davide Callegati
- detective Daniel Von Bargen
- usher John Rowe
- bride Elizabeth Rossa
- Julia Diane Hartford
- Eddie Frank O'brien
- teacher Ann Mcdonough
- elevator man 2 José Rabelo
- concert goer Todd Alcott
- concert goer Joanna Noble
- nurse Miriam Fond
- Doug's girl Annie Meisels
- policeman Mitch Kolpan
- workman Michele Greco
- Rainbow Room captain Tony Zazula
- Hansom cab driver Arthur Mcgill
- posh couple Susan Tabor
- posh couple Paul Schmidt
- cocktail party guest Carolyn Groves
- cocktail party guest Jeannine Moore
- cocktail party guest Tim Saunders
- cocktail party guest David Tice
- Fred Redman Maxfield
- Mary Margaret Eginton
- grandmother at baptism Margaret Thomson
- grandmfather at baptism Vince O'brien
- guest at baptism Anne Swift
- guest at baptism Richmond Hoxie
- Mrs Bannister Kitty Carlisle Hart
- guest of honour Madhur Jaffrey
- Mrs Bannister's guest Arthur Brooks
- Mrs Bannister's guest Jacqueline Bertrand
- Mrs Bannister's guest Lisa Crosby
- Mrs Bannister's guest Nancy Duerr
- Mrs Bannister's guest Brian McConnachie
- Mrs Bannister's guest Angela Thornton
- Mrs Bannister's guest Robert Trumbull
- Mrs Bannister's guest Richard Whiting
- Lieutenant price Cleo King
Credits
Direction
- Directed by Fred Schepisi
- 1st Assistant Director Amy Sayres
- 2nd Assistant Director Donald J. Lee Jr
- 2nd 2nd Assistant Director William M. Connor
- Script Supervisor Dianne Dreyer
- Script Supervisor Kay Chapin
Production
- ©/Author/Creator Inc. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- A Maiden Movies/New Regency production Maiden Movies
- A Maiden Movies/New Regency production New Regency Films
- Presents/From Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Executive Producer Ric Kidney
- Produced by Fred Schepisi
- Produced by Arnon Milchan
- Colour by DeLuxe
- Associate Producer Mary Pat Walsh
- Unit Production Manager Chris Brigham
- Production Co-ordinator Pamela Hochschartner
- Production Accountant Tamara Bally
- Post-production Accountant Juanita Parker
- Location Manager Amy Herman
- Post-production Supervisor Felicity Nove
Casting
- Casting by Ellen Chenoweth
- Casting Associate Jill Greenberg
- Casting Assistant Meredith Tucker
- Extras Casting Wilfley/Todd Casting
- ADR Voice Casting Barbara Harris
Writing
- Screenplay by John Guare
- Based on the play by John Guare
Photography
- Director of Photography Ian Baker
- Camera Operator Craig Haagensen
- Steadicam Operator Kyle Rudolph
- Steadicam Operator Anastas N. Michos
- 1st Assistant Camera Vincent Gerardo
- 1st Assistant Camera Jeff Hand
- 2nd Assistant Camera William Gerardo
- 2nd Assistant Camera Anthony Cappello
- Chief Lighting Technician Russell W. Engels
- Key Grip Thomas Prate
- Video Playback Andy Mckee
Stills
- Still Photographer Myles Aronowitz
Editing
- Edited by Peter Honess
- 1st Assistant Editor Kate Williams
- 2nd Assistant Editor Ron Vignone
- 2nd Assistant Editor John Hill
Design
- Production Designer Patrizia von Brandenstein
- Art Director Dennis Bradford
- Assistant Art Director Ed Check
- Art Department Co-ordinator Maria A. Nay
- Set Decorator Gretchen Rau
- Leadman Peter Gelfman
- Set Dresser Michael Benson
- Set Dresser Nancy Boytos
- Master Scenic Artist Jon Ringbom
- Camera Scenic Artist Peter Hackman
- Scenic Artist June Decamp
- Property Master Robert J. Griffon Jr
- Additional Property John Mcdonnell
- Construction Co-ordinator Ray Samitz
Costumes
- Costumes designed by Judianna Makovsky
- Assistant Costume Designer Sarah Edwards
- Wardrobe Supervisor Ingrid Price
- Wardrobe Supervisor Jane E. Myers
Make-up
- Make-up designed by Naomi Donne
- Key Hairstylist Angelina De Angelis
- Mr [Donald] Sutherland's Hair Designer Bruno Pattini
Titles
- Title Design Alexander Stitt
- Opticals by Cinevex
- Opticals by Chris Sturgeon
- Opticals by Ian Sheath
Film processing
- Colour Timer Keith Parrish
- Negative Cutter Gary Burritt
- Lightworks Editing Equipment supplied by Christy's Post Production House
- Post-production Facilities Film House
- Filmed with Panavision Cameras & Lenses
Music
- Music composed by Jerry Goldsmith
- [Music] Performed by The Victorian Philharmonic Orchestra
- Music conducted by Jerry Goldsmith
- Music Editor Ken Hall
Sound
- Music recorded at Allan Eaton Studio (Melbourne, Australia)
- Sound Mixer Bill Daly
- Boom Operator Keith Gardner
- Sound Utility Steve Scanlon
- Re-recording Mixer Peter Fenton
- Re-recording Mixer Martin Oswin
- Mixed at Soundfirm (Sydney)
- Sound Supervising Editor Peter Burgess
- Dialogue Editor Livia Ruzic
- Sound Effects Editor Glenn Newnham
- Supervising ADR Editor Terry Rodman
- ADR Editor Penn Robinson
- ADR Editor Jeanine Chialvo
- Foley Gerard Long
- Foley Steve Burgess
Consultant
- Dance Instructor Ann Biddle
- Lightworks Consultant John Leonard
- Dialect Coach Tim Monich
- Acting Coach Sharon Chatten
- Dialogue Coach Judy Dickerson
- Animal Trainer Animal Actors of Hollywood
Stunts
- Helicopter Pilot Al Cerullo Jr
Publicity
- Unit Publicist DDA
- Unit Publicist Mark Urman
- Unit Publicist Reid Rosefelt