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Not for Publication

  • 19841984
  • RR
  • 1h 28m
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4.8/10
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Nancy Allen and David Naughton in Not for Publication (1984)
  • Comedy
  • Crime
  • Mystery
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 the... Read allA 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.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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  • Director
    • Paul Bartel
  • Writers
    • Paul Bartel
    • John Meyer
  • Stars
    • Nancy Allen
    • Don Peoples
    • Catherine Schultz
Top credits
  • Director
    • Paul Bartel
  • Writers
    • Paul Bartel
    • John Meyer
  • Stars
    • Nancy Allen
    • Don Peoples
    • Catherine Schultz
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    • 4User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
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    Not for Publication (1984)
    Nancy Allen, Paul Bartel, Barry Dennen, Cork Hubbert, Laurence Luckinbill, and David Naughton in Not for Publication (1984)
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    Nancy Allen
    Nancy Allen
    • Loisas Lois
    Don Peoples
    • Cy Katzas Cy Katz
    Catherine Schultz
    • Maureenas Maureen
    Richard Blackburn
    • Jimas Jim
    Sonia Petrovna
    Sonia Petrovna
    • Angeliqueas Angelique
    Cork Hubbert
    Cork Hubbert
    • Odoas Odo
    Richard Paul
    Richard Paul
    • Troppogrossoas Troppogrosso
    Warrington Winters
    • Doormanas Doorman
    Jeanne Evans
    • Lois' Motheras Lois' Mother
    J. David Moeller
    • Sean Duffyas Sean Duffy
    Desmond Dhooge
    • Elevator Manas Elevator Man
    Alan Rosenberg
    Alan Rosenberg
    • Bernieas Bernie
    Leslie Lyon
    • Receptionistas Receptionist
    Laurence Luckinbill
    Laurence Luckinbill
    • Mayor Franklynas Mayor Franklyn
    Randy Moore
    • Mayor's PR Manas Mayor's PR Man
    Frances Galvan
    • Mayor's Aideas Mayor's Aide
    Christopher Wycliff
    • 1st Photographeras 1st Photographer
    Bill Engvall
    Bill Engvall
    • 2nd Photographeras 2nd Photographer
    • Director
      • Paul Bartel
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      • Paul Bartel
      • John Meyer
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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... —<rth@ece.arizona.edu>
    • neo screwball comedy
    • sex comedy
    • new york city
    • mayor
    • tabloid
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    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Crime
      • Mystery
    • Certificate
      • R
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      Peri Gilpin is billed as assistant make-up and hair in the closing credits.
    • Quotes

      [In a pilotless plane]

      Barry Denver: It takes years to get your pilot's license.

      Lois: You're taking a crash course!

    • Crazy credits
      A Sister To The Director Wendy Bartel.
    • Connections
      References Crime in the Streets (1956)
    • Soundtracks
      YOU'RE GETTING TO BE A HABIT WITH ME
      Music by Harry Warren
      Lyrics by Al Dubin

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    3/10
    Bad, but not atrocious
    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.
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    • Release date
      • October 10, 1985 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Geheimsache Schweinebacke
    • Filming locations
      • Dallas, Texas, USA
    • Production company
      • Thorn EMI Screen Entertainment
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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