The Glass House (2001)
“The glass is about to be shattered...”
When Ruby and Rhett's parents are killed in a car accident, their carefree teenage lives are suddenly shattered. Moving to an incredible house in Malibu with the Glasses', old friends of the family, seems to be the beginning of a new life for them.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Daniel Sackheim, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Leelee Sobieski, Diane Lane, Stellan Skarsgård, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Leelee Sobieski
as Ruby Baker
Diane Lane
as Erin Glass
Stellan Skarsgård
as Terence Glass
Trevor Morgan
as Rhett Baker
Chris Noth
as Uncle Jack
Bruce Dern
as Alvin Begleiter
Kathy Baker
as Nancy Ryan
Michael O'Keefe
as Dave Baker
Vyto Ruginis
as Don
Gavin O'Connor
as Whitey
Carly Pope
as Tasha
China Shavers
as E.B.Cinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 107 min |
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