Listen (1996 film) explained

Listen
Starring:	Brooke Langton Sarah G. Buxton Gordon Currie Andy Romano J. H. Wyman
Music:	David Davidson
Cinematography:	Brian Pearson
Editing:	Melinda Friedman
Studio:	Devin Entertainment
Director:	Gavin Wilding
Producer:	Diane Patrick O'Connor
Distributor:	Orion Pictures
Runtime:	101 minutes
Country:	United States
Language:	English

Listen is a 1996 American mystery thriller film directed by Gavin Wilding, starring Brooke Langton, Sarah G. Buxton, Gordon Currie, Andy Romano, J. H. Wyman.

Cast

• Brooke Langton as Sarah Ross
• Sarah G. Buxton as Krista Baron
• Gordon Currie as Jake Taft
• Andy Romano as Detective Sam Steinmann
• J. H. Wyman as Randy Wilkes
• Evan Tylor as Detective Louis Penny
• Jeff Burnett as Curtis Farley
• Philip Granger as Max
• Iris Quinn as Farley's Sister
• Sherry Thoreson as Lisa

Reception

Kevin Thomas of the Los Angeles Times wrote while Buxton and Langton are "poised", and Wilding's direction is "earnest", Quastel and Bafaro's screenplay is "ludicrous and exploitative of violence against women".^[1]

Leonard Klady of Variety called the film "stylish" but "extremely empty-headed".^[2]

TV Guide called the film "glossy" but "witless".^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 'Listen' Takes a Dark Look at Women in Harm's Way. Thomas. Kevin. 27 September 1996. Los Angeles Times. 17 October 2022.
2. Web site: Listen. Klady. Leonard. 30 September 1996. Variety. 17 October 2022.
3. Web site: Listen Reviews. TV Guide. 17 October 2022.