The Last Good Time (1994)

A reclusive aging widower struggling with tax problems has a complete change in his views of life as he has a chance encounter with a young woman who moves in with him briefly.

Director:

Bob Balaban

Writers:

Richard Bausch (novel), Bob Balaban (screenplay),

Stars:

Armin Mueller-Stahl, Maureen Stapleton, Lionel Stander

2 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Armin Mueller-Stahl	...	Joseph Kopple
Maureen Stapleton	...	Ida Cutler
Lionel Stander	...	Howard Singer
Olivia d'Abo	...	Charlotte Zwicki
Adrian Pasdar	...	Eddie
Zohra Lampert	...	Barbara
Kevin Corrigan	...	Frank
Molly Powell	...	Dorothy
Jody Wilson	...	Mrs. Wilder
Beatrice Winde	...	Nurse Westman
Burtt Harris	...	Supermarket Manager
Kenneth Simmons	...	Bartender (as Ken Simmons)
Gino Lucci	...	Bus Driver

Storyline

A reclusive aging widower struggling with tax problems has a complete change in his views of life as he has a chance encounter with a young woman who moves in with him briefly.

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Plot Keywords:

widower | money | journal | tv dinner | wheelchair | 

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and some sexuality

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 April 1995 (USA)

Also Known As:

Nunca hay una última vez

Box Office

Gross:

$65,081 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Apogee Films Venture, Samuel Goldwyn Company, The

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Ida Cutler: [to Charlotte] I was wondering if you and your father would like to come up stairs some time and have a cup of tea with me?
Charlotte Zwicki: [laughing] Oh, I don't know. You'll have to ask him. what do you think, 'dad'?
Joseph Kopple: Uh... she's not my daughter
Ida Cutler: I'm sorry, I'm a little hard of hearing. Would you mind repeating that?
Joseph Kopple: [louder] Charlotte... is not... my daughter.
Charlotte Zwicki: [giggling in a sensual tone] He he he.
Ida Cutler: No wonder you look so tired.

User Reviews

Slow, but good

I had a bit of a mixed reaction to this film, but in the end, I feel that I have to recommend it, since it is so refreshing to see a film that is so leisurely paced. This is a well-made film, with a good story and solid performances, so it's the kind of movie where I would like to (but can't) overlook the major flaws. Unfortunately, the film isn't particularly memorable, and a film that is this slow does tend to make me watch the clock a little more often than usual. As you may have guessed, this is the kind of film for people who prefer to hear conversations instead of explosions in movies they watch. And while I wouldn't say that this is exceedingly effective as far as dialogue-driven films go, it does have two likable leads that make this a movie that is hard not to like.