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The Blackout (1997) -- A debauched Hollywood movie actor tries to piece together one wild night in Miami years earlier which remains a drug-induced blur, and soon finds out that some questions about his past are best left unanswered.

Overview

User Rating:
4.9/10   1,073 votes
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Director:
Abel Ferrara
Writers:
Abel Ferrara (writer)
Marla Hanson (writer)
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Release Date:
11 June 1997 (France) more
Genre:
Drama more
Tagline:
the darkest secrets are the ones we hide from ourselves more
Plot:
A debauched Hollywood movie actor tries to piece together one wild night in Miami years earlier which remains a drug-induced blur, and soon finds out that some questions about his past are best left unanswered. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
3 wins more
User Comments:
Underrated! more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Matthew Modine ... Matty

Claudia Schiffer ... Susan
Béatrice Dalle ... Annie 1
Sarah Lassez ... Annie 2

Dennis Hopper ... Mickey Wayne

Steven Bauer ... Mickey's Studio Actor
Laura Bailey ... Mickey's Studio Actress
Nancy Ferrara ... Mickey's Studio Actress

Andrew Fiscella ... Mickey's Studio Actor (as Andy Fiscella)
Vincent Lamberti ... Mickey's Studio Actor
Victoria Duffy ... Script Girl
Nicholas De Cegli ... Miami Drug Dealer
Daphne Duplaix ... Fly Girl (Daphne)
Mercy Lopez ... Fly Girl (Jasmine)
Lori Eastside ... That Girl
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Blackout (France)
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MPAA:
Rated R for strong pervasive drug use, language, sexual content and violence.
Runtime:
98 min
Country:
USA | France
Language:
English | French
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Sound Mix:
Dolby
Filming Locations:
Miami, Florida, USA more
Company:
Cipa more

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Quotes:
Mickey Wayne: It's not a question of "Did I"? It's "Do I remember"? more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in A Short Film About the Long Career of Abel Ferrara (2004) (V) more
Soundtrack:
MURDER ONE more

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6 out of 8 people found the following comment useful:-
Underrated!, 18 March 2006
9/10
Author: acid_grinder from Republic of Moldova/Spain

I really think that this film is underrated, since I enjoyed it quiet a lot.The unique Ferraras atmosphere is present in it, and i didn't find it any confusing. Grait acting especially from Denis Hopper is pleasant to watch, and a good soundtrack makes this film even better thrill.

I would advise it to people who like David Lynch, not for surrealism, which is not present here, but for the created mood and atmosphere. Not a regular Hollywood stuff. Althou the plot is quiet easy to follow,Ferarra's ability of doing things his way makes it a great experience for the audience...

Good film, but maybe not for everyone

my rating: 9/10

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