Amongst Friends (1993)

Director:

Rob Weiss

Writer:

Rob Weiss (writer)

Release Date:

23 July 1993 (USA)

Genre:

Crime | Drama

Tagline:

When Crime is a Way of Life, You Never Know if You're Amongst Enemies...or Amongst Friends.

Plot:

Three bored Long Island buddies seek excitement on the streets, with perilous results. |

Plot Keywords:

Independent Film

Awards:

2 nominations

Cast

Chris Santos	...	Young Andy
Michael Leb	...	Young Trevor
Christian Thom	...	Young Billy
Lou Cantelmo	...	Andy's Father
Jerry Leonard	...	Andy's Grandfather
David Stepkin	...	Jack Trattner
Greg Bernardi	...	Poker Player
Lou Bernardi	...	Poker Player
Charles Mattina	...	Poker Player
Adam Montalbano	...	Kid in Fight
Michael Sorvino	...	Kid in Fight
Jay Gordon	...	Billy's Father
Michael Weiss	...	Drug Dealer
Joseph Lindsey	...	Billy
Andy Weiss	...	Kid at Door

Runtime:

86 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Singapore:M18 | UK:18 | USA:R | Australia:MA

Company:

Island World

Trivia:

'Rob Weiss' wrote the script in desperation after first dropping out of design school, then getting kicked out of film school and failing to make it as a Long Island nightclub promoter.

Despite it's flaws, it's memorable and remarkable..

Poor acting by most involved, as well as some other obvious flaws are'nt enough to destroy this movie for me~ They're even part of the tragic air of the film~ and almost add a particular charm to it.. Maybe you must be able to relate to certain aspects of this movie to appreciate it, particularly the time and/or place of the "sub-culture" involved.. but I will just simply say that despite all of it's technical flaws, it's still a film that stands out in my mind throughout the years.. and one that I still find myself putting into the dusty VHS box every so often.. Perfect example of how all enjoyable entertainment need not meet the "professional criteria" of it's respective industry..