Edmond

There are few playwrights that successfully navigate the route from the stage to the screen with their message intact. There are even fewer that have developed their own theatrical language (Pinteresque and Shakespearean are the only others that spring to mind!). So arrives Edmond, written in true "Mametspeak" and heralding a brave new voice when it premiered in the early-80's in Chicago and then New York.

This assault on race, religion and sexuality are seen through the eyes of our mono-syllabic protagonist whilst the other characters flesh out the story of this disillusioned middle manager who suddenly finds himself thrust into a seamier side of New York City (literally on the turn of a card). William H Macy is the quintessential Edmond and although the film is directed by Re-Animator's Stuart Gordon (a seemingly bizarre choice until his relationship with Mamet is researched), the clause whereby Rebecca (Mrs Mamet) Pidgeon playing Edmond's estranged wife must appear in every film associated with Mamet seems to remain. Able support is given by Denise Richards and Mena Suvari as the ladies that send Edmond towards his inevitable spiral towards his true destiny.

Released 6th July 2007 by Tartan Releasing.

Written by Simon Cole.