The Learning Curve (2001)

Director:

Eric Schwab

Writer:

Eric Schwab

Stars:

Carmine Giovinazzo, Norbert Weisser, Monet Mazur

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Carmine Giovinazzo	...	Paul Cleveland
Norbert Weisser	...	Usher
Monet Mazur	...	Georgia
Tim Ransom	...	Steven
Rod Roesser	...	Norman
James Eckhouse	...	Mr. Stevens
Allan Wasserman	...	Lou
Harry Hutchinson	...	Barry
Dennis Blake	...	Hot Dog Server
Phil Nee	...	Businessman
Kei Rowan-Young	...	Sandy
Greg Lauren	...	Todd
Vincent Ventresca	...	Marshal
Marisa Petroro	...	Maria (as Marisa Parker)
Noeller Forbes	...	Secretary

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

drinking | scam | drug use | pickup | janitor | 

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Taglines:

Steal, Scheme, Seduce, All In The Name Of Love

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Genres:

Crime | Thriller | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, violence, some sexuality and drug content

Details

Official Sites:

MGM O.C.E. Presentation

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 October 2001 (USA)

Also Known As:

Alla ricerca del successo

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$1,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Motion Picture Corporation of America (MPCA), O.C.E. Presentation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

113 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Paul Cleveland: I would like to purchase some entertainment.

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Connections

Featured in Los Angeles Plays Itself (2003)

User Reviews

Carmine's smile lights up the screen

Too bad there is such pain in this movie as Carmine's smile makes it worth the watch. Many will relate to the pain of a troubled childhood as they watch two young people fall prey to an "easy way out". I enjoyed the film but it had a sad ending.