October 22 (1998)

Director:

Richard Schenkman

Writer (WGA):

Fred Golan (written by)

Release Date:

6 February 1999 (South Korea)

Genre:

Action | Drama | Thriller

Tagline:

When there is no tomorrow...

Plot Keywords:

Date In Title | Month In Title | Number In Title

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Mark Boone Junior	...	Bob (as Mark Boone Jr.)
Michael Paré	...	Gary (as Michael Pare)
Ernie Hudson	...	Arthur
Amanda Plummer	...	Denise
Tate Donovan	...	Peter
Donna Murphy	...	Carole
Maylin Pultar	...	Andrea
Colm Meaney	...	Steve
Jack Carter	...	Pawnbroker
Stephanie Erb	...	911 Operator
Monique Edwards	...	Bank Teller
Doug Tompos	...	Hutchins
Paul Tuerpe	...	Rick
Paul Perri	...	Police Captain
E.J. Callahan	...	Minister

Also Known As:

Bang (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated R for some graphic shootings, language and an exotic dance scene.

Runtime:

USA:94 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

UK:18 | Argentina:13 | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

C.C. Bang Bang Productions Inc.

Soundtrack:

Song For Salem

What a different kind of film, unique!

I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this film. This movie focused on one day in the lives of several Los Angeles residents. None of the main characters lead extraordinary lives so I could relate to almost all of them on a personal level. I thought it was so clever how the characters in the different storylines unconsciously passed each other, either on the street, in a bank or at the store without knowing that later that day they would all share in a horrific life altering experience. I absolutely loved the storyline surrounding Carol (played by Donna Murphy). Carol is a middle aged, jilted woman, whose husband dumped her for his younger, surgically enhanced secretary. I thought Tate Donovan did a fabulous job as a typical, young fast talking businessman, who spent his day trying to woo a beautiful woman he met outside his office. I also thought Michael Pare, who played a down on his luck factory worker, did a wonderful job. It really bothered me to see this particular actor play such a dismal, almost pathetic character, I found myself wishing I could help him. The movie progressed fast and the climatic ending had a surprising twist, which I liked. I did not come out of this movie with a joyous feeling, but I definitely got a lot out of it, life is short, make the best of it.