Theresa Russell, born in 1957, emerged as a striking presence in cult cinema with her role in Nicolas Roeg's Bad Timing (1980), where she plays a complex character entangled in a web of desire and manipulation. Following this, she showcased her versatility in Insignificance (1985), a film that blends surrealism and dark humor, reflecting her affinity for challenging narratives. Russell's work in Track 29 (1988) further cements her status as a key figure in the exploration of unconventional storytelling within the realm of cult and experimental films.
Bad Timing
Alex Linden is a psychiatrist living in Vienna who meets Milena Flaherty though a mutual friend. Though Alex is quite a bit older than Milena, he's attracted to her young, carefree spirit. Despite the fact that Milena is already married, their friendship quickly turns into a deeply passionate love affair that threatens to overtake them both. When Milena ends up in the hospital from an overdose, Alex is taken into custody by Inspector Netusil.
