

Playing by Heart
If romance is a mystery, there's only one way to figure it out.
Genres
Overview
In a vibrant tapestry of love and longing, nine interconnected souls navigate romance and heartbreak in L.A., where passions collide and truths unfold, revealing that the heart's desires often lead us where we least expect.
Details
Budget
$20000000
Revenue
$3970078
Runtime
121 min
Release Date
1998-12-30
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
233
Vote Average
6.569
Gillian Anderson
Meredith
Ellen Burstyn
Mildred
Sean Connery
Paul
Anthony Edwards
Roger
Angelina Jolie
Joan
Jay Mohr
Mark
Ryan Phillippe
Keenan
Dennis Quaid
Hugh
Gena Rowlands
Hannah
Jon Stewart
Trent
Madeleine Stowe
Gracie
Patricia Clarkson
Allison
April Grace
Valery
Alec Mapa
Lana
Christian Mills
Phillip
Kellie Waymire
Jane
Tim Halligan
Cook Show Director
Michael Emerson
Bosco
John Patrick White
Pete
Amanda Peet
Amber
David Ferguson
Drag Queen
Joel McCrary
Drag Bar Bartender
Worthie Meacham
Second Drag Queen
Michael B. Silver
Max
Hal Landon Jr.
Actor 'Commissioner'
Marc Allen Lewis
Actor 'Harpagon'
Ron Boussom
Actor 'Jacques'
Daniel Chodos
Actor 'Anselme'
Mark Lewis
Waiter
Jim Abele
Doctor
Chris Conner
Harry
Marcus Printup
Trumpet Player
Larry Antonino
Bass Player
Tom Chuchvara
Drummer
Robert English
Saxophonist
Ryo Okumoto
Pianist
Hilary Duff
Extra (uncredited)
Nastassja Kinski
The Lawyer (uncredited)
Matt Malloy
Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Marilyn Monrovia
Goth Clubgoer (uncredited)
Jeremy Sisto
Malcolm (uncredited)
David Clennon
Martin (uncredited)
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