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The Last Time I Committed Suicide (1997)

R  92 min  -  Biography | Drama   -  20 June 1997 (USA)
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Neal Cassady is living the beat life during the 1940s, working at The Tire Yard and and philandering around town... See full summary »

Director:

Stephen Kay

Writers:

Neal Cassady (letter), Stephen Kay

Stars:

Thomas Jane, Keanu Reeves and Adrien Brody
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Thomas Jane ...
Keanu Reeves ...
Adrien Brody ...
Ben
John Doe ...
Lewis
Claire Forlani ...
Joan
Jim Haynie Jim Haynie ...
Jerry
Marg Helgenberger ...
Lizzy
Lucinda Jenney Lucinda Jenney ...
Rosie Trickle
Gretchen Mol ...
Mary Greenway
Pat McNamara Pat McNamara ...
Father Fletcher
Kate Williamson ...
Nurse Waring
Cristine Rose ...
Mrs. Greenaway (as Christine Rose)
Meadow Sisto Meadow Sisto ...
Sarah
Amy Smart ...
Jeananne
Alexandra Holden ...
Vicky
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Storyline

Neal Cassady is living the beat life during the 1940s, working at The Tire Yard and and philandering around town. However, he has visions of a happy life with kids and a white picket fence. When his girlfriend, Joan, tries to kill herself he gets scared and runs away. But when Joan reappears will he take the chance at that happiness, or will he turn his back on it? Written by Katie  

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Plot Keywords:

1940s | Picket Fence | Tire | Babysitter | Fear  | See more »

Taglines:

Life is what happens when you're busy making plans See more »

Genres:

Biography | Drama

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Rated R for sexuality See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Elämän harhapolut See more »

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$4,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$12,836 (USA) (22 June 1997) (4 Screens)

Gross:

$12,836 (USA) (22 June 1997)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Bates Entertainment, Kushner-Locke Company, The, Tapestry Films See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color  | Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The film is based on a letter written by Cassady to Jack Kerouac in 1950. See more »

Goofs

Factual errors: The epilogue notes that Neal Cassady died in 1968 at the age of 42. In actuality, he died four days before his 42nd birthday. See more »

Quotes

Harry: You must resign yourself to being extraordinary.
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Soundtracks

"Cut To Be Pelt"
Written by Petula Clark
Performed by Petula Clark See more »