The Myth of Fingerprints
| The Myth of Fingerprints | |
|---|---|
Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Bart Freundlich |
| Written by | Bart Freundlich |
| Produced by | Bart Freundlich Tim Perell Mary Jane Skalski |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Stephen Kazmierski |
| Edited by | Ken J. Sackerham Kate Williams |
| Music by | David Bridie John Phillips |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Sony Pictures Classics |
Release dates |
|
Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $2 million |
| Box office | $458,815 |
The Myth of Fingerprints is a 1997 American drama film written and directed by Bart Freundlich. It stars Blythe Danner, Roy Scheider, Noah Wyle, and Julianne Moore. The story follows the gathering of a dysfunctional family during Thanksgiving in New England.
The film premiered at the 1997 Sundance Film Festival and later received a limited release on September 17, 1997. The film's title originates from Paul Simon's 1986 song "All Around the World or the Myth of Fingerprints" and is a reference to the idea of blood ties and differing personalities amongst family members.