A tabloid reporter and her new photographer, who've recently started working for the mayor of New York City, stumble upon evidence of conspiracy and political corruption that may involve their beloved mayor.
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Title: Not for Publication (1984)
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Cast
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| Nancy Allen | ... | Lois | |
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Don Peoples | ... | Cy Katz |
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Catherine Schultz | ... | Maureen |
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Richard Blackburn | ... | Jim |
| Sonia Petrovna | ... | Angelique | |
| Cork Hubbert | ... | Odo | |
| Richard Paul | ... | Troppogrosso | |
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Warrington Winters | ... | Doorman |
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Jeanne Evans | ... | Lois' Mother |
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J. David Moeller | ... | Sean Duffy |
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Desmond Dhooge | ... | Elevator Man |
| Alan Rosenberg | ... | Bernie | |
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Leslie Lyon | ... | Receptionist |
| Laurence Luckinbill | ... | Mayor Franklyn | |
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Randy Moore | ... | Mayor's PR Man |
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Lois Thornedyke, the daughter of a Pulitzer prize-winning journalist, writes a scandal column for a New York city tabloid. She gets a chance to upgrade her career when she uncovers a conspiracy reaching into city government. Lois and her quirky sidekicks pit naivete against evil... Written by <rth@ece.arizona.edu>
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Barry Denver: It takes years to get your pilot's license.
Lois: You're taking a crash course!
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Music by John Meyer
Lyrics by John Meyer and Paul Bartel
Performed by Nancy Allen
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Peri Gilpin is billed as assistant make-up and hair in the closing credits. See more »Quotes
[In a pilotless plane]Barry Denver: It takes years to get your pilot's license.
Lois: You're taking a crash course!
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YOU BRING OUT THE BEAST IN MEMusic by John Meyer
Lyrics by John Meyer and Paul Bartel
Performed by Nancy Allen
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
10 October 1985 (Australia) See more »Also Known As:
Not for Publication See more »Filming Locations:
Dallas, Texas, USACompany Credits
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Starring Nancy Allen as a reporter for a sleazy tabloid and David Naughton as a photographer, this movie attempts to be a satire , with very little success. Both the script and the acting are really cheesy and the soundtrack is awful. Not a great movie, good for a bad 80's movie night.