Strapless is a 1989 film written and directed by David Hare. Plot summary An expatriate American doctor in London allows herself to lighten up when her freewheeling younger sister and a mysterious man enter her life. Her inhibitions released, the beautiful doctor learns that freedom has its own price. Cast Blair Brown – Dr. Lillian Hempel Bruno Ganz – Raymond Forbes Bridget Fonda – Amy Hempel Alan Howard – Mr. Cooper Michael Gough – Douglas Brodie Hugh Laurie – Colin Dana Gillespie – Julie Kovago Spencer Leigh – Hus Alexandra Pigg - Helen Release After the film's May 1990 U.S. theatrical release, it was released on videocassette in the United States by RCA/Columbia and in Canada by Cineplex Odeon. In 2000, the film was released on DVD by Anchor Bay. The DVD has since been discontinued. References External links 1989 films 1989 drama films British drama films Films directed by David Hare Films produced by Rick McCallum 1980s English-language films 1980s British films