''Remedy'' is a 2005 American

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directed by Christian Maelen and written by Sandy Eiges, Nicholas Reiner, and Charlotte Wise. The film stars Maelen,

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, Jon Doscher,

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, and Chuck Zito.

Production

Filming took place during April and May 2003, in

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and

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. The film was produced by Starline Films. Producer Jon Doscher, a native of

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, chose to feature several Woodcliff Lake natives in the film, including former Woodcliff Lake Mayor Josephine Higgins, who played the part of an ambulance driver. The film features the debut acting performance of

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in a non-

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related appearance. He also contributes to the soundtrack.

Synopsis

The film is about a New York City-based artist who claims to have witnessed his best friend's murder. Due to a drug problem, he cannot recall what happened, and is the prime suspect. He desperately tries to remember before it is too late.

Partial cast

* Arthur J. Nascarella as Detective Lynch * Christian Maelen as Will Bentley * Jon Doscher as Dr. Evan Quinn *

as Uncle Charles *

as Casper Black * Chuck Zito as Captain Sallie *

as Johnny *

Maureen Van Zandt Steven Van Zandt (né Lento; born November 22, 1950), also known as Little Steven or Miami Steve, is an American musician and actor. He is a member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, in which he plays guitar and mandolin. He has appeared in ...

as Wanda * Cane as Mick * Rick Aiello as Tom * Kelly Michaels as Detective Sloane * Nicholas Reiner as Josh * Candice Coke as Michelle * Ina Rosenthal as Mrs. Waxman * Krie Alden as Mindy * Susan Mitchell as Mona * Holly Perkins as Ariel * Sarah Ford Smith as Kate * Kathryn Comperatore as Kathy * Adonis Kapsalis as Art Dealer

Reception

During May 2005,

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discussed the premiere of Remedy on

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, at which he spoke to

Steven Van Zandt Steven Van Zandt (né Lento; born November 22, 1950), also known as Little Steven or Miami Steve, is an American musician and actor. He is a member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, in which he plays guitar and mandolin. He has appeared i ...

(whose wife Maureen appears in the film) and

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about Howard's recent conflicts with the

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References

External links

*
''Remedy''
at the

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Starline Films

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