The Hanged Man


1h 35m 1993

Brief Synopsis

A successful architect's world collapses when his obsessive desire to insulate himself from his past undermines the foundation of his marriage, opening the door to an enigmatic Latino writer who exploits his host's paranoia, which precipitates the destruction of the marriage. Racism, xenophobia and

Film Details

Also Known As
Hanged Man
Genre
Thriller
Release Date
1993
Location
San Francisco, California, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 35m

Synopsis

A successful architect's world collapses when his obsessive desire to insulate himself from his past undermines the foundation of his marriage, opening the door to an enigmatic Latino writer who exploits his host's paranoia, which precipitates the destruction of the marriage. Racism, xenophobia and human rights are intertwining themes throughout the film. A darkly comic subplot involves a highly eccentric, voyeuristic couple next door, armed with a videocamera.

Film Details

Also Known As
Hanged Man
Genre
Thriller
Release Date
1993
Location
San Francisco, California, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 35m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Feature directorial debut for 25-year-old SFSU graduate Thomas Claburn.

Began shooting January 14, 1992.

Completed shooting late February 1992.

Shown at Santa Barbara Film Festival March 6, 1993.