The Ugly (1997) Horror Thriller Drama
The Ugly (1997) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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The Ugly Plot Synopsis:
Simon is a confessed serial killer who spent the last five years in a mental hospital because of his state. Dr.Karen Shoemaker wants to get through to him and starts visiting him in the hospital, and his previous life comes to us in flashbacks.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A female psychologist wants to understand the minds of a confessed serial killer who spent the last five years in a mental hospital because of his state.
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The Ugly Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1997 (more 1997 movies)
Nominations: 7
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Production Co.: New Zealand Film Commission
Language: English
Country: New Zealand
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Ugly Release Dates DVD: Sep 20, 1999
Producers: Jonathan Dowling
Musicians: Victoria Kelly
Cinematographers: Simon Raby
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The Ugly (1997) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Ugly Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Paolo Rotondo | ... | Simon Cartwright |
| Paul Glover | ... | Phillip |
| Chris Graham | ... | Robert |
| Darien Takle | ... | Marge |
| Rebecca Hobbs | ... | Dr. Karen Schumaker |
| Roy Ward | ... | Dr. Marlowe |
| Cath McWhirter | ... | Helen Ann Millar |
| Carolyn Beaver | ... | Helen''s friend |
| Caelem Pope | ... | Simon, aged 4 |
| Jennifer Ward-Lealand | ... | Evelyn Cartwright |
| Finn Johnsen | ... | Future cop |
| Phillip Brown | ... | Future cop |
| Tau Luke | ... | Future cop |
| Tim Barlow | ... | Police photographer |
| Sam Wallace | ... | Simon, aged 13 |
| Aaron Buskin | ... | Roland |
| John Steemson | ... | Bully #2 |
| Oliver Hodges | ... | Bully #3 |
| Beth Allen | ... | Julie, aged 13 |
| Chris Bailey | ... | Ed Daley |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Paolo Rotondo – Simon Cartwright
- Paul Glover (b. November 30, 1971) – Phillip
Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Chris Graham – Robert
Height: 5' 1" (1.55 m)
Also known as: Christopher Graham | Gerald Chris A. Graham - Darien Takle – Marge
- Rebecca Hobbs – Dr. Karen Schumaker
- Roy Ward – Dr. Marlowe
- Cath McWhirter – Helen Ann Millar
- Carolyn Beaver – Helen''s friend
- Caelem Pope – Simon, aged 4
- Jennifer Ward-Lealand – Evelyn Cartwright
Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Jennifer Lealand - Finn Johnsen – Future cop
- Phillip Brown – Future cop
- Tau Luke – Future cop
- Tim Barlow (b. January 18, 1936) – Police photographer
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Timothy Barlow - Sam Wallace – Simon, aged 13
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