Movie: Industrial Symphony No. 1: The Dream of the Brokenhearted

Top 10 Billed Cast

Julee Cruise
Julee Cruise

The Dreamself of the Heartbroken Woman

Laura Dern
Laura Dern

Heartbroken Woman

Nicolas Cage
Nicolas Cage

Heartbreaker

Lisa Giobbi
Lisa Giobbi

Female Dancer

Félix Blaska
Félix Blaska

Male Dancer

Michael J. Anderson
Michael J. Anderson

Woodsman (Twin A)

Andre Badalamenti
Andre Badalamenti

Clarinet Soloist (Twin B)

John Bell
John Bell

The Tall Skinned Deer

Warick Bright
Warick Bright

Snare Drummer

Chris Johnston
Chris Johnston

Snare Drummer

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    After her boyfriend ends their relationship, the dreamself of a heartbroken woman floats through the air over an industrial wasteland singing ballads of love.

  • Release Date

    1990-09-01

  • Average

    5.969

  • Rating:

    3.0 starts
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    English
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