Playing by Heart

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Playing by Heart

"If romance is a mystery, there's only one way to figure it out."

1998

2h 1m

6.6(241 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Romance

Overview

In a vibrant tapestry of love and longing, nine interconnected souls navigate romance and heartbreak in L.A., where passions collide and truths unfold, revealing that the heart's desires often lead us where we least expect.

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Cast & Crew

42 members

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Gillian Anderson

Meredith

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Ellen Burstyn

Mildred

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Sean Connery

Paul

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Anthony Edwards

Roger

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Angelina Jolie

Joan

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Jay Mohr

Mark

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Ryan Phillippe

Keenan

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Dennis Quaid

Hugh

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Gena Rowlands

Hannah

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Jon Stewart

Trent

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Madeleine Stowe

Gracie

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Patricia Clarkson

Allison

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April Grace

Valery

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Alec Mapa

Lana

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Christian Mills

Phillip

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Kellie Waymire

Jane

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Tim Halligan

Cook Show Director

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Michael Emerson

Bosco

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John Patrick White

Pete

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Amanda Peet

Amber

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David Ferguson

Drag Queen

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Joel McCrary

Drag Bar Bartender

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Worthie Meacham

Second Drag Queen

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Michael B. Silver

Max

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Hal Landon Jr.

Actor 'Commissioner'

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Marc Allen Lewis

Actor 'Harpagon'

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Ron Boussom

Actor 'Jacques'

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Daniel Chodos

Actor 'Anselme'

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Mark Lewis

Waiter

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Jim Abele

Doctor

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Chris Conner

Harry

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Marcus Printup

Trumpet Player

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Larry Antonino

Bass Player

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Tom Chuchvara

Drummer

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Robert English

Saxophonist

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Ryo Okumoto

Pianist

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Hilary Duff

Extra (uncredited)

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Nastassja Kinski

The Lawyer (uncredited)

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Matt Malloy

Desk Clerk (uncredited)

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Marilyn Monrovia

Goth Clubgoer (uncredited)

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Jeremy Sisto

Malcolm (uncredited)

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David Clennon

Martin (uncredited)

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