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Amateur (1994) 6.8
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Metascore: 53/100
Reviews: 31 user | 30 critic | 14 from Metacritic.com Isabelle is an ex-nun waiting for her special mission from God. In the meantime, she is making a living writing pornography. She meets Thomas, a sweet, confused amnesiac who cannot remember... See full summary » Director:Hal HartleyWriter:Hal Hartley |
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Cast
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Isabelle
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Thomas Ludens
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Elina Löwensohn | ... |
Sofia Ludens
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Edward, Jaque's Accountant
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Jan, Jaque's Goon
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Kurt, Jaque's Goon
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Officer Patsy Melville
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Irate Woman
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Waitress
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Frank, the Cook
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Usher
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Warren
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Doorman at Club
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Angel Caban | ... |
Detective
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Bartender
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Isabelle is an ex-nun waiting for her special mission from God. In the meantime, she is making a living writing pornography. She meets Thomas, a sweet, confused amnesiac who cannot remember that he used to be a vicious pornographer, responsible for turning his young wife, Sofia, into the world's most notorious porn queen. Sofia's on the run, convinced she's killed him. Together, Isabelle and Thomas set out to discover his past, a past waiting to catch up with him. Written by L.H. Wong <as9401k56@ntuvax.ntu.ac.sg>
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Accountancy, Murder, Amnesia, Torture, Ecstasy, Understanding, RedemptionParents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
19 May 1995 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Amador See more »Box Office
Gross:
$856,422 (USA)Company Credits
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1.66 : 1
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Kurt: Yes. A useful thing in terms of classic capitalism. I studied economics, I know what I'm talking about.
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Isabelle Huppert got the lead role by writing to the director and begging for a part in his next film. See more »Quotes
Sofia: So I'm an article of trade?Kurt: Yes. A useful thing in terms of classic capitalism. I studied economics, I know what I'm talking about.
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This is without any doubt one of the best films ever made. The plot is pretty complex, four persons (all terrible amateurs) trying to live their lives without mutch knowledge 'bout the subject. The conversations are wonderful, the acting is awesome (especially Isabelle Huppert, her performance is a masterpiece you haven't seen since...Vertigo?). This is the only film I've ever seen three times in a row.I couldn't stop myself. An interesting thing about it is that not only the main, but even the smallest and least important characters are truly amateurs. The police girl, the video store guy, the café girl... Ain't we all after all?