Glam (1997)

Traveling from the backwoods to Los Angeles to visit his cousin, a writer discovers a world of sex, drugs, crime and violence revolving around a beautiful young woman and her mobster boyfriend.

Director:

Josh Evans

Writer:

Josh Evans

Stars:

William McNamara, Frank Whaley, Natasha Gregson Wagner

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
William McNamara	...	Sonny Daye
Frank Whaley	...	Franky Syde
Natasha Gregson Wagner	...	Vanessa Mason
Valérie Kaprisky	...	Treasure
Tony Danza	...	Sid Dalgren
Lou Cutell	...	Sandy Silver
Thomas D. Adelman	...	Bud Silver
Caroline Lagerfelt	...	Joleen Lemon
Robert DoQui	...	Don Mallon
Muriel Lynne	...	Grandma
Billye Ree Wallace	...	Bobo (as Billye Ree Williams)
Ricky Trammell	...	Genty
Jon Cryer	...	Jimmy Pells
Ali MacGraw	...	Lynn Travers
Jorge Dallinger	...	Pool Attendant

Storyline

Traveling from the backwoods to Los Angeles to visit his cousin, a writer discovers a world of sex, drugs, crime and violence revolving around a beautiful young woman and her mobster boyfriend.

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Plot Keywords:

drugs | bare chested male bondage | independent film

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated NC-17 for a scene of explicit sexuality and some sexual dialogue

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 May 1998 (USA)

Also Known As:

Gangster Glam

Filming Locations:

Azusa, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cineville, Storm Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

German post-techno band Mouse on Mars was originally assigned to soundtrack the film, but producer Josh Evans dismissed their contribution claiming it was too "uncommercial". The rejected material resurfaced later as a standalone album, to positive reviews.

User Reviews

Bizarre and challenging Hollywood satire

This is a wild, non-linear, challenging and idiosyncratic work. It's totally unique, also frustrating and mind-stopping. Very dark comedy, no-holds barred dig at Hollywood lifestyles and the movie business. Tony Danza does a great cameo-character role -- full marks for the bravery, tho' maybe he didn't know what he was getting into. Director Josh Evans is son of Ali McGraw (who appears in the movie) and Robert Evans, and obviously used his Hollywood connections to make a film that savages the industry. Great super-hyped performance from Frank Whaley. This movie compares more than favorably to the much more widely seen and acclaimed Hurlyburly. Seek it out, and watch more than once.