White Room

Norm, an aimless writer, witnesses the murder of rock video star Madelaine X and feels guilty, as he did nothing to prevent it. At Madelaine’s funeral, he meets a mysterious woman in black with unexplained connections to the deceased singer.

Cast

Kate Nelligan

as Jane

Maurice Godin

as Norm

Margot Kidder

as Madelaine X

Sheila McCarthy

as Zelda

Barbara Gordon

as Mrs. Gentle

Nicky Guadagni

as Narrator (voice)

Stuart Aikins

as Casting Director

Harold Luft

as Mr. Gentle

David Ferry

as Record Executive

Tracy Moore

as Record Executive

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