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First Love, Last Rites (1997)

R 94 min  -  Drama | Romance  -   7 August 1998 (USA)
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Joey and Sissel are two misfits spending most of their time together talking or having sex. Gradually and slowly their relationships are becoming boring for them.

Director:

Jesse Peretz

Writers:

Ian McEwan (short story), David Ryan (adaptation), and 2 more credits »

Stars:

Natasha Gregson Wagner, Giovanni Ribisi and Robert John Burke
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First Love, Last Rites -- Joey (Giovanni Ribisi) and Sissel (Natasha Gregson Wagner) are two misfits falling in love for the first time in this story based on a short story by acclaimed author Ian McEwan. First Love, Last Rites -- US Home Video Trailer from Trimark
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Natasha Gregson Wagner ...
Sissel
Giovanni Ribisi ...
Joey
Robert John Burke ...
Henry
Jeannetta Arnette ...
Sissel's Mom
Donal Logue ...
Red
Eli Marienthal ...
Adrian
Hugh Joseph Babin Hugh Joseph Babin ...
Bob
Earl S. Binnings Earl S. Binnings ...
Mitch
Howard Barker Howard Barker ...
Security Guard
Trang Thanh Le Trang Thanh Le ...
Restaurant Cook
L. Christian Mixon ...
Tattoo Artist
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Storyline

Joey and Sissel are two misfits spending most of their time together talking or having sex. Gradually and slowly their relationships are becoming boring for them. Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Sex | Misfit | Love | Sense Of Smell | Gulf Coast  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexuality, and for language See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Proti agapi, teleftaio fili See more »

Filming Locations:

Houma, Louisiana, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$300,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$10,876 (USA) (9 August 1998) (3 Screens)

Gross:

$40,542 (USA) (11 October 1998)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Forensic Films, Toast Films See more »
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Trivia

The art and grip departments built a half pipe and skateboarded during down time. See more »

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"Lonesome Dove"
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