The Tower of Babble

The Tower of Babble

The Tower of Babble

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The Tower of Babble

2002

0h 22m

2.5(3 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

Three different scenarios, intercut, all using the same words but with very different meanings. A corrupt cop is more interested in the money on the criminals he catches than justice; a young woman discovers she's pregnant, and her boyfriend is unfeeling; and a young man calls a prostitute it's the first time for both, and neither can go through with it. Ultimately, all the stories come together.

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Social & External

Production Companies

University of Southern California

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

19 members

Acting

Sarah Wentworth

Rachel

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Production

Rosa-Lee Pierce

Clark's Mom

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Acting

Jeffrey Schecter

Clark

Jeffrey Schecter

Acting

Tony Denison

John

Tony Denison

Acting

Ricco Ross

Clint

Ricco Ross

Acting

Darren Briggs

Man in Hall

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Paul McCarthy-Boyington

Shooter

Paul McCarthy-Boyington

Directing

Jeff Wadlow

Derek

Jeff Wadlow

Acting

Iva Hasperger

Blonde in Motel

Iva Hasperger

Acting

Mary Beth Dolan

Give-it-to-me Escorts Madame

Mary Beth Dolan

Acting

Elizabeth Anne Allen

Katie

Elizabeth Anne Allen

Acting

Geraldine Starin

Waitress #1

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Edith Grant

Waitress #2

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Sawyer Merrill

Baby at ATM

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Acting

Ali Merrill

Mother at ATM

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Crew

Frank Khoury

Cab Driver

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Acting

Patricia Tackett

Rachel's Mom

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Acting

Tony Ketcham

Officer at Station

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Kevin Spacey

Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

Kevin Spacey

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