Hank and Frannie don't seem to be able to live together anymore. After a five-year relationship, lustful and dreamy Fanny leaves down-to-earth Hank on the anniversary of their relationship. Each one of them meets their dream mate, but as bright as they may seem, they are but a stage of lights and colours. Will true love prevail over a seemingly glamorous passion? Welcome to Coppola's Broadway-like romantic musical.
Written by umyde
Dean Tavoularis, whose art department was next door to the musical rehearsal space, used Tom Waits' score as tonal inspiration which was incorporated into the film's highly-stylized 'look'.
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Goofs
Crew or equipment visible:
The ceiling of the sound stage is visible in long shots of the Las Vegas strip.
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Quotes
Leila:
If you wanna get rid of a circus girl, all you've gotta do is close your eyes. Hank:
Yeah? Then what, circus girl? Leila:
She disappears. Like spit on a griddle. See more »