Based on an Untrue Story (1993)
Perfume creator Satin Chau is about to reveal her new designer scent, 'Puppy,' when she is cruelly struck down by a rare condition called anosmia, which robs her of her sense of smell and could even kill her. With time fast running out, she begins a frantic search for the only people who can provide the tissue-donations she desperately needs: her long-lost sisters, Corduroy and Velour.
Director: Jim Drake
Genre: Comedy, TV Movie
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: September 20, 1993
Cast
- Morgan Fairchild - Satin Chau
- Dan Hedaya - Caprawolski
- Victoria Jackson - Corduroy Ritz
- Harvey Korman - Dr. Meir
- Robert Goulet - Remo
- Ricki Lake - Velour Gnack
- David Byron - Neil Gray
- Michael St. Gerard - Crack
- Dyan Cannon - Varda Gray
- Jeremy Miller - Jakey
Screenplay
Music: Laura Karpman
Cinematography: Frank Byers
Editing: Norman Hollyn
Production: Fox West Pictures, Bruin Grip Services, Fox International Channels
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jim Drake
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Based on an Untrue Story about?
- Perfume creator Satin Chau is about to reveal her new designer scent, 'Puppy,' when she is cruelly struck down by a rare condition called anosmia, which robs her of her sense of smell and could even kill her. With time fast running out, she begins a frantic search for the only people who can provide the tissue-donations she desperately needs: her long-lost sisters, Corduroy and Velour.
- Who directed Based on an Untrue Story?
- Based on an Untrue Story was directed by Jim Drake.
- Who stars in Based on an Untrue Story?
- Based on an Untrue Story stars Morgan Fairchild, Dan Hedaya, Victoria Jackson, Harvey Korman, Robert Goulet, Ricki Lake.
- How long is Based on an Untrue Story?
- Based on an Untrue Story has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Based on an Untrue Story?
- Based on an Untrue Story is a Comedy, TV Movie film.
- Where was Based on an Untrue Story produced?
- Based on an Untrue Story was produced in United States of America.