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Director:
Writer:
Joseph Minion (written by)
Release Date:
13 September 1985 (USA)
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Tagline:
What is the very worst night you ever had...? [UK Video] more
Plot:
An ordinary word processor has the worst night of his life after he agrees to visit a girl in Soho whom he met that evening at a coffee shop. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe.
Another 3 wins
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7 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(14 articles)
'Art After Hours' Celebrates Holiday Season with Citywide Slate of Events
(From BroadwayWorld.com. 3 December 2009, 2:30 AM, PST)
The Movie Club Podcast #15: A.I. and Prince of Darkness
(From FilmJunk. 20 November 2009, 11:12 AM, PST)
(From BroadwayWorld.com. 3 December 2009, 2:30 AM, PST)
The Movie Club Podcast #15: A.I. and Prince of Darkness
(From FilmJunk. 20 November 2009, 11:12 AM, PST)
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Scorcese's most underrated.
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Griffin Dunne | ... | Paul Hackett | |
| Rosanna Arquette | ... | Marcy Franklin | |
| Verna Bloom | ... | June | |
| Tommy Chong | ... | Pepe (as Thomas Chong) | |
| Linda Fiorentino | ... | Kiki Bridges | |
| Teri Garr | ... | Julie | |
| John Heard | ... | Thomas 'Tom' Schorr | |
| Cheech Marin | ... | Neil | |
| Catherine O'Hara | ... | Gail | |
| Dick Miller | ... | Diner Waiter (Pete) | |
| Will Patton | ... | Horst | |
| Robert Plunket | ... | Street Pickup | |
| Bronson Pinchot | ... | Lloyd | |
| Rocco Sisto | ... | Coffee Shop Cashier | |
| Larry Block | ... | Taxi Driver |
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97 min
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1.37 : 1 more
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Certification:
Brazil:16 |
South Korea:18 |
Spain:7 |
Portugal:M/16 |
Argentina:18 |
Chile:18 |
Finland:K-16 |
Italy:VM14 |
Peru:18 |
Singapore:M18 |
Sweden:15 |
UK:15 |
USA:R |
West Germany:12 |
Australia:M |
Iceland:12 |
Canada:14A (Ontario)
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The building used for Hackett's office building is the Met Life Tower near Madison Square Park.
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Goofs:
Audio/visual unsynchronized: When Neil and Pepe flee from Paul in the van (the first time), the engine can be heard revving as they speed away although the brake lights are on.
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Quotes:
Paul Hackett:
What's your name?
Julie: Julie.
Paul Hackett: My name's Paul.
Julie: Rough night, Paul?
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Julie: Julie.
Paul Hackett: My name's Paul.
Julie: Rough night, Paul?
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Who's on First: The Movie (2005)
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Soundtrack:
Is That All There Is?
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Out of all the Scorsese films - I would have to admit this ranks in the top five. After Hours draws you into it's dark and surreal world with fantastical wonder. The characters are all interesting, the acting superb - especially Griffin Dunne - and the pacing is great.
It was made in 1985, and I can already see the techniques Scorsese used in Goodfellas - and the quick editing. It is directed and edited really well. So if you were a fan of Scorsese's frantic camera work in Goodfellas and Casino, this film is for you.
It really does put you on edge - as a viewer, you really want Dunne's character to get back home - but everything possible that could happen to him - happens. This is not just a evocation of soHo in the early 80's - it is a deeply black comedy. All the rules go out the window for Dunne's character, because after all it is after hours.
Scorsese really is the best living director at the moment - so do yourself a favour and watch this movie - it's fantastic.