The Muse

Aug 27, 1999

1h 37m

★ 5.2

In Goddess we trust.

Overview

With his career on the skids, a Hollywood screenwriter enlists the aid of a modern-day muse, who proves to test his patience.

Genres

Fantasy

Comedy

Romance

Production Companies

October Films

The Muse Trailers

Cast

Steven Phillips

Albert Brooks

Sarah Little

Sharon Stone

Laura Phillips

Andie MacDowell

Jack Warrick

Jeff Bridges

Self

Cybill Shepherd

Julie Phillips

Monica Mikala

Mary Phillips

Jamie Alexis

Jennifer

Marnie Shelton

Anne

Catherine MacNeal

Josh Martin

Mark Feuerstein

Lorenzo Lamas

Jennifer Tilly

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