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The Mothman Prophecies Plot Synopsis:
John Klein (Richard Gere) is involved in a car accident with his wife, but while he is unharmed, his wife mentions a moth-shaped creature appearing. After her death, John begins to investigate the secrets behind this mentioned Mothman. It takes him to the small town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, where he discovers a connection with the same problem. Here he meets Connie Mills (Laura Linney), while he continues to unravel the mystery of what the Mothman really is.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A reporter is drawn to a small West Virginia town to investigate a series of strange events, including psychic visions and the appearance of bizarre entities.
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The Mothman Prophecies Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2002 (more 2002 movies)
Box Office: $35,746,370
Nominations: 2
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Mothman Prophecies Release Dates In Theaters: Jan 25, 2002
Writers: Richard Hatem, John A. Keel
Producers: Jason Free, Gary W. Goldstein, Adrienne Gruben, Richard Hatem, Rachel Hudgins, Gary Lucchesi, Terry McKay, James McQuaide, Tom Rosenberg, Ted Tannebaum, Richard S. Wright
Editors: Brian Berdan
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The Mothman Prophecies (2002) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Mothman Prophecies Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Gere | ... | John Klein |
| David Eigenberg | ... | Ed Fleischman |
| Bob Tracey | ... | Cyrus Bills |
| Ron Emanuel | ... | Washington Post Reporter |
| Debra Messing | ... | Mary Klein |
| Tom Stoviak | ... | Real Estate Agent |
| Yvonne Erickson | ... | Dr. McElroy |
| Scott Nunnally | ... | Orderly |
| Harris Mackenzie | ... | TV Journalist |
| Will Patton | ... | Gordon Smallwood |
| Lucinda Jenney | ... | Denise Smallwood |
| Laura Linney | ... | Connie Mills |
| Tom Tully | ... | Motel Manager |
| Zachary Mott | ... | Otto (as Billy Mott) |
| Ann McDonough | ... | Lucy Griffin |
| Shane Callahan | ... | Nat Griffin |
| Nesbitt Blaisdell | ... | Chief Josh Jarrett |
| Dan Callahan | ... | C.J. |
| Christin Frame | ... | Holly |
| Rohn Thomas | ... | Dr. Williams |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Richard Gere (b. August 31, 1949) – John Klein
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Richâdo Gia - David Eigenberg (b. May 17, 1964) – Ed Fleischman
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 7½" (1.71 m) - Bob Tracey – Cyrus Bills
- Ron Emanuel – Washington Post Reporter
- Debra Messing (b. August 15, 1968) – Mary Klein
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Tom Stoviak – Real Estate Agent
- Yvonne Erickson – Dr. McElroy
- Scott Nunnally – Orderly
- Harris Mackenzie – TV Journalist
- Will Patton (b. June 14, 1954) – Gordon Smallwood
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 9½" (1.77 m)
Also known as: William Patton - Lucinda Jenney (b. April 23, 1954) – Denise Smallwood
Sign: Taurus
Also known as: Lucinda Jenny - Laura Linney (b. February 5, 1964) – Connie Mills
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Laura ****ing Linney - Tom Tully – Motel Manager
- Zachary Mott – Otto (as Billy Mott)
Also known as: Billy Mott | Zachery Bill Mott | Zack Mott - Ann McDonough – Lucy Griffin
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