
John Cusack
David Shayne

A killer comedy!
After young playwright, David Shayne obtains funding for his play from gangster Nick Valenti, Nick's girlfriend Olive miraculously lands the role of a psychiatrist—but not only is she a bimbo who could never pass for a psychiatrist—she's a dreadful actress. David puts up with the leading man who is a compulsive eater, the grand dame who wants her part jazzed up, and Olive's interfering hitman/bodyguard—but, eventually he must decide whether art or life is more important.
After young playwright, David Shayne obtains funding for his play from gangster Nick Valenti, Nick's girlfriend Olive miraculously lands the role of a psychiatrist—but not only is she a bimbo who could never pass for a psychiatrist—she's a dreadful actress. David puts up with the leading man who is a compulsive eater, the grand dame who wants her part jazzed up, and Olive's interfering hitman/bodyguard—but, eventually he must decide whether art or life is more important.
Released October 14, 1994
The faces you are about to watch.

John Cusack
David Shayne

Chazz Palminteri
Cheech

Dianne Wiest
Helen Sinclair

Jennifer Tilly
Olive Neal

Mary-Louise Parker
Ellen

Tracey Ullman
Eden Brent

Jim Broadbent
Warner Purcell

Joe Viterelli
Nick Valenti
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