''Lion's Den'' is a 1988 short film directed by
Bryan Singer
Bryan Jay Singer (born September 17, 1965) is an American filmmaker. He is the founder of Bad Hat Harry Productions and has produced almost all of the films he has directed.
After graduating from the University of Southern California, Singer ...
and
John Ottman
John Ottman (born July 6, 1964) is an American film composer and editor. He is best known for collaborating with director Bryan Singer, composing and/or editing many of his films, including '' Public Access'' (1993), ''The Usual Suspects'' (199 ...
. It marks Singer's first film as a director. The film is about five men who meet up at their old hang-out spot after finishing their first semester of college. The film is 25 minutes in length.
Ethan Hawke
Ethan Green Hawke (born November 6, 1970) is an American actor and film director. He has been nominated for four Academy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards and a Tony Award. Hawke has directed three feature films, three off-Broadway plays, and a doc ...
, who had known Bryan Singer as a child in
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York; on the east, southeast, and south by the Atlantic Ocean; on the west by the Delaware ...
, agreed to star in it at the same time that he was filming ''
Dad'' with
Jack Lemmon. Ottman also edited the film.
Cast
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Bryan Singer
Bryan Jay Singer (born September 17, 1965) is an American filmmaker. He is the founder of Bad Hat Harry Productions and has produced almost all of the films he has directed.
After graduating from the University of Southern California, Singer ...
as Michael
*Susan Kussman as Cathy
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Ethan Hawke
Ethan Green Hawke (born November 6, 1970) is an American actor and film director. He has been nominated for four Academy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards and a Tony Award. Hawke has directed three feature films, three off-Broadway plays, and a doc ...
as Chris
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Dylan Kussman
Dylan Kussman (born January 21, 1971) is an American film and television writer and actor. He played the part of Richard Cameron in the 1989 film ''Dead Poets Society'' as well as Dr. Allen Painter in '' The Way of the Gun'' in 2000. He has also ...
as Kyle
*Brandon Keith as Darren
*David Leslie Conhaim as Dean
*Jim Napoli as Costumer
*Anthony Miller as Diner Chef
References
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1988 films
1988 short films
American comedy short films
Films directed by John Ottman
Films directed by Bryan Singer
Films produced by Bryan Singer
Films with screenplays by Bryan Singer
1980s English-language films
1980s American films
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