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Six Degrees of Separation

Six Degrees of Separation

For Paul, every person is a new door to a new world.

19936.41h 52m

Overview

The story of a young, gay, black, con artist who, posing as the son of Sidney Poitier, cunningly maneuvers his way into the lives of a white, upper-class New York family.

Directed by Fred Schepisi
Written by John Guare
Produced by Fred Schepisi, Arnon Milchan
Box OfficeBudget: $15.0MRevenue: $6.3M

Top Cast

Stockard Channing

Stockard Channing

Ouisa

Will Smith

Will Smith

Paul

Donald Sutherland

Donald Sutherland

Flan

Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen

Geoffrey

Mary Beth Hurt

Mary Beth Hurt

Kitty

Bruce Davison

Bruce Davison

Larkin

Richard Masur

Richard Masur

Dr. Fine

Anthony Michael Hall

Anthony Michael Hall

Trent

Heather Graham

Heather Graham

Elizabeth

Eric Thal

Eric Thal

Rick

Themes & Keywords

new york citycon manartart dealeraudaciousempathetic

About Six Degrees of Separation

Six Degrees of Separation is a mystery, drama, comedy film released in 1993 exploring themes of new york city, con man, art, art dealer, audacious, empathetic. Directed by Fred Schepisi, it stars Stockard Channing, Will Smith, Donald Sutherland. The story of a young, gay, black, con artist who, posing as the son of Sidney Poitier, cunningly maneuvers his way into the lives of a white, upper-class New York family.

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