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Hurlyburly (1998) -- Hollywood movers and shakers dissect their own personal lives when everything seems to clash together.

Overview

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Director:
Anthony Drazan
Writers (WGA):
David Rabe (play)
David Rabe (screenplay)
Contact:
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Release Date:
25 December 1998 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Drama more
Plot:
Hollywood movers and shakers dissect their own personal lives when everything seems to clash together. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
1 win & 2 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(5 articles)
Sean Penn Files for Legal Separation
 (From PEOPLE.com. 29 April 2009, 12:35 PM, PDT)

Sean Penn to be Honored at the Palm Springs International Film Festival
 (From Manny the Movie Guy. 26 December 2008, 9:21 AM, PST)

User Comments:
Powerfully acted and compelling drama more
US TV Schedule:
Tue. July 712:30 PMBRAVO   

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Sean Penn ... Eddie

Kevin Spacey ... Mickey

Robin Wright Penn ... Darlene

Chazz Palminteri ... Phil

Garry Shandling ... Artie

Anna Paquin ... Donna

Meg Ryan ... Bonnie
Gianna Ranaudo ... Susie (as Gianna Renaudo)
David Fabrizio ... Store Manager
Kenny Vance ... Singer
Michaline Babich ... Receptionist
Elaine Corral Kendall ... TV Anchor (as Elaine Corral)

Sharon Tay ... TV Reporter
Frank Somerville ... TV Anchor
Bob Jimenez ... Newscaster
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for constant drug use, pervasive strong language and sexual material.
Runtime:
122 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital

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Trivia:
Sigourney Weaver was nominated for the 1985 Tony Award (New York City) for Supporting or Features Actress in a Musical for "Hurlyburly" for the role of Darlene. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Eddie lies under the glass table while Mickey and Artie talk to him, the location (and amount) of cocaine changes between shots. more
Quotes:
Mickey: You're right. Good taste has undoubtedly deprived me of any number of friendships. more
Movie Connections:
Features Mario Kart 64 (1996) (VG) more
Soundtrack:
There Goes the Neighborhood more

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16 out of 23 people found the following comment useful:-
Powerfully acted and compelling drama, 30 April 2000
Author: Ian Wallace (diwallace@email.com) from Ottawa, Canada



Highlighted by emotional, believable performances by its cast (Sean Penn in particular is typically brilliant), Hurlyburly is not for everyone, but can be a powerful and compelling drama for those who approach it with an open mind. The film is frequently referred to as a comedy-drama, a misleading designation for what is a sometimes humorous, but ultimately emotional and sobering look at life in 1980s Hollywood. Particularly well-done are the cocaine-fuelled scenes which provide one of the most accurate depictions of the drug lifestyle and the effect it can have on interpersonal relationships. The film can seem over-the-top in parts, but the excess is necessary to convey the film's message. Emotional, witty, thought-provoking and on some levels deeply depressing, Hurlyburly is an underrated and under-appreciated character-driven drama that capitalizes on the talents of an all-star cast to deliver a top-notch product.

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