Zandalee - The sixth commandment

Movie
German title	Zandalee - The sixth commandment
Original title	Zandalee
Country of production	United States
original language	English
Publishing year	1991
length	86 minutes
Age rating	FSK 16
Rod
Director	Sam Pillsbury
script	Mari Kornhauser
production	William Warren Blaylock Eyal Rimmon
music	Pray for Rain
camera	Walt Lloyd
cut	Michael Horton
occupation
Nicolas Cage : Johnny Judge Reinhold : Thierry Erika Anderson : Zandalee Joe Pantoliano : Gerri Viveca Lindfors : Tatta Aaron Neville : Jack Steve Buscemi : OPP man Ian Abercrombie : Louis Medina Zach Galligan : Rog Marisa Tomei : Remy Jo-El Sonnier : barman Newell Alexander : Allen Calhoun Blaise Delacroix : Pepe Eliott Keener : Richard Norvo

Zandalee - The sixth commandment ( Zandalee ) is an American thriller from Sam Pillsbury from the year 1991 . The addition "The sixth commandment" refers to the prohibition of adultery in the Ten Commandments , which is the sixth according to Lutheran and Catholic counting.

action

Zandalee lives in New Orleans and runs a clothing store. She marries the writer Thierry, who runs his father's company. The company is in trouble and Thierry is accused of being old-fashioned. Zandalee soon feels frustrated.

Zandalee starts an affair with Johnny, a friend of her husband's. The lovers have sex in different, sometimes public, places. Thierry finds out that his wife is unfaithful. Zandalee announces their affair has already ended. Thierry goes on a boat trip with Johnny and Zandalee, during which he plunges into the water. Zandalee and Johnny try to save him, but Thierry torpedoes the rescue attempts and drowns.

When Zandalee visits her husband's grave, she meets an acquaintance there. The man tells her that you have to be careful with your wishes because they might come true. She is later visited by Johnny, who pushes for the relationship to be resumed - which she refuses. She goes out on the street and is followed by Johnny.

Reviews

The lexicon of international films described the film as an " endeavored noble sex production ". The actors are " miserable ", the dialogues are " ridiculous ".

The editorial team of Rotten Tomatoes wrote that the film was made in the tradition of such films as Two Moon Junction and Wilde Orchidee .

background

The film was shot in New Orleans . It was released in cinemas in some countries like Germany , but on video in the US.

Web links

• Zandalee - The Sixth Commandment in the Internet Movie Database (English)
• Zandalee - The Sixth Commandment at Rotten Tomatoes (English)

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Zandalee - The Sixth Commandment. In: Lexicon of International Films . Film service , accessed March 2, 2017 .  
2. ↑ www.rottentomatoes.com ( Memento from January 19, 2005 in the Internet Archive )
3. ↑ Filming locations for Zandalee
4. ↑ Start dates for Zandalee