Sunset Strip (2000)

A comedy that takes place during 24 hours on Sunset Strip in 1972.

Director:

Adam Collis

Writers:

Randall Jahnson (story), Randall Jahnson (screenplay),

Stars:

Simon Baker, Anna Friel, Nick Stahl

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Simon Baker	...	Michael Scott
Anna Friel	...	Tammy Franklin
Nick Stahl	...	Zach
Rory Cochrane	...	Felix
Adam Goldberg	...	Marty Shapiro
Tommy Flanagan	...	Duncan (as Tommy J. Flanagan)
Darren E. Burrows	...	Bobby (as Darren Burrows)
John Randolph	...	Mr. Niederhaus
Stephanie Romanov	...	Christine
Jared Leto	...	Glen Walker
Mary Lynn Rajskub	...	Eileen
Maurice Chasse	...	Nigel
Mike Rad	...	Badger
Josh Richman	...	Barry Bernstein
Sebastian Robertson	...	Busboy

Storyline

A day in Hollywood, 1972, with young people looking for the 24 hours that will change their lives. Zach will open that night for a British rocker at Whisky a Go-Go; he lives in a canyon and plays impromptu duets with a mysterious guitarist he doesn't see. Tammy is a costume designer, open to quick sex with the various rockers she works with and loved from afar by Michael, a photographer recovering from a case of the clap. His good friend is Felix, a morose, alcoholic songwriter. On hand for comic relief is Marty Shapiro, a fast-talking record producer. Getting ready for the gig at the club, Zach's performance, and the early-morning aftermath comprise the film.

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Plot Keywords:

costume designer | songwriter | sunset strip | photographer | sex | 

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Taglines:

The boulevard of sex, drugs and rock'n'roll.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexuality, language and drug content

Details

Official Sites:

Fox

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 August 2000 (USA)

Also Known As:

Untitled Sunset Strip Project

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$3,926 (USA) (11 August 2000)

Gross:

$3,926 (USA) (11 August 2000)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fox 2000 Pictures, Art Linson Productions, Linson Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

At the end of the movie when we are told Nick Stahl's character is inducted into the rock 'n' roll hall of fame his name is spelled "Zack". Seconds later in the credits it is spelled "Zach".

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Connections

Featured in Unscripted: Episode #1.4 (2005)

User Reviews

it really wasn't THAT bad...

Well last night I watched Sunset Strip on Canal +, the movie channel, pretty much just to see Tommy Flanagan (Duncan Reed in this movie, Cicero in Gladiator, and Morrison in Braveheart...very different roles). Before that, though, I read some reviews about the movie, and none were very flattering. After seeing it, though, I can't really understand why, for I quite liked it. I mean it certainly wasn't as bad as the critics were making it out to be. There are several different plot lines going on at once, all during a single day on Sunset Strip, and they're all connected to each other by at least one person. It would be too confusing to explain it all, but I recommend it.