Naked in New York (1993)

Naked in New York begins in the car of grown up Jake, he is talking to us about his girlfriend, Joanne, (watch for the facial expressions) and to whom you can turn to for help while facing ... See full summary »

Director:

Daniel Algrant

Writers:

Daniel Algrant, John Warren

Stars:

Eric Stoltz, Mary-Louise Parker, Ralph Macchio

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Eric Stoltz	...	Jake Briggs
Mary-Louise Parker	...	Joanne White
Ralph Macchio	...	Chris
Jill Clayburgh	...	Shirley, Jake's Mother
Tony Curtis	...	Carl Fisher
Timothy Dalton	...	Elliot Price
Lynne Thigpen	...	Helen
Kathleen Turner	...	Dana Coles
Roscoe Lee Browne	...	Mr. Ried
Whoopi Goldberg	...	Tragedy Mask on Theater Wall
Paul Guilfoyle	...	Roman, Jake's Father
Calista Flockhart	...	Acting Student
Arabella Field	...	Tammy Taylor
LisaGay Hamilton	...	Marty
David Johansen	...	Orangutang

Storyline

Naked in New York begins in the car of grown up Jake, he is talking to us about his girlfriend, Joanne, (watch for the facial expressions) and to whom you can turn to for help while facing life ('your parents, nyaa, I don't think so'). From there it flashes back to his memories of his parents, college, house across from a squirrel infested peanut factory, best friend, writing career and Joanne.

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Plot Keywords:

peanut factory | friend | squirrel | career | best friend | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexuality and language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 April 1994 (USA)

Also Known As:

Desnudo en Nueva York

Filming Locations:

Wagner College, Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Gross:

$1,038,959 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Some Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Calista Flockhart's feature film debut.

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Quotes

[On marriage]
Jake Briggs: I've been trying to fit it into the context of my life, you know what I mean? And life, life is... curious.

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Connections

Referenced in The Divine Mr. Crisp (1994)

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Soundtracks

"Feel Like Going Home"
Performed by Charlie Rich
Produced by Scott Billington

User Reviews

The Briggs of Cambridge

"Naked in New York", is an indie film that is not seen much these days. In a way, its star, Eric Stolz is to be congratulated by his support to this kind of films. As directed by Daniel Algrent, and based on the material written by the director and John Warren, it shows it had a potential that somehow doesn't quite make the viewer root for these characters.

At the center, Jake and Joanne. They seem to be an ideal couple. Not only are they attractive, but they appear to have their marriage under control, that is, until outside influences come their way and in a way try to derail it. Jake is an aspiring playwright and Joanne a photographer. Joanne makes it first when a gallery owner shows interest in her work and in her. Jake, helped by his college friend, Chris, gets one of his plays accepted for a Off-Broadway production.

The separation of Jake from Joanne, plays heavily into their relationship. Jake suspects Elliott Price's motives when he makes Joanne his assistant. At the same time, Jake meets more than he bargained for in the theatrical world of New York, where he finds a fauna and flora he didn't count on.

Eric Stolz and Mary Louise Parker make a good couple. Ralph Macchio is the gay friend who's secretly in love with Jake. Jill Clayburgh, Timothy Dalton and Tony Curtis are seen also. Kathleen Turner is excellent as the older theater diva who is instrumental in having Jake's play produced because she is in it.

This was a good effort by all of the people involved.