The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez
1991 film by Peter Sellars
The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez is a 1991 modern silent film directed by Peter Sellars and starring Mikhail Baryshnikov, Joan Cusack and Peter Gallagher. It is a loose remake of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. However, the storyline was created as the film was being made, so it has few similarities with the original film. The film was screened only at the 1992 Sundance Film Festival and never theatrically released. David Lynch served as an executive producer.
Cast
Mikhail Baryshnikov as Cesar
Joan Cusack as Cathy
Peter Gallagher as Matt
Ron Vawter as Dr. Ramirez
Kate Valk as Sue
Werner Klemperer as Fat Man Looking for a Tax Break
Paul Eckstein and Peter Francis James as Janitors
Lola Pashalinski and Paul Butler as Narcs
Merlin Santana as Newsboy
Mark Morris as Mine
Harsh Nayyar as Beaver Gourmet
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