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Not for Publication

  • 1984
  • R
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
4.9/10
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Nancy Allen and David Naughton in Not for Publication (1984)
ComedyCrimeMystery

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.

  • Director
    • Paul Bartel
  • Writers
    • Paul Bartel
    • John Meyer
  • Stars
    • Nancy Allen
    • Don Peoples
    • Catherine Schultz
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.9/10
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    • Director
      • Paul Bartel
    • Writers
      • Paul Bartel
      • John Meyer
    • Stars
      • Nancy Allen
      • Don Peoples
      • Catherine Schultz
    • 4User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
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    Nancy Allen
    Nancy Allen
    • Lois
    Don Peoples
    • Cy Katz
    Catherine Schultz
    • Maureen
    Richard Blackburn
    • Jim
    Sonia Petrovna
    Sonia Petrovna
    • Angelique
    Cork Hubbert
    Cork Hubbert
    • Odo
    Richard Paul
    Richard Paul
    • Troppogrosso
    Warrington Winters
    • Doorman
    Jeanne Evans
    • Lois' Mother
    J. David Moeller
    • Sean Duffy
    Desmond Dhooge
    • Elevator Man
    Alan Rosenberg
    Alan Rosenberg
    • Bernie
    Leslie Lyon
    • Receptionist
    Laurence Luckinbill
    Laurence Luckinbill
    • Mayor Franklyn
    Randy Moore
    • Mayor's PR Man
    Frances Galvan
    • Mayor's Aide
    Christopher Wycliff
    • 1st Photographer
    Bill Engvall
    Bill Engvall
    • 2nd Photographer
    • Director
      • Paul Bartel
    • Writers
      • Paul Bartel
      • John Meyer
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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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

    User reviews4

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    "Bartel light," not THAT bad...
    Bought this for $1 at a swap meet, got a couple laughs out of it--it has a good heart if it fails elsewhere (Nancy Allen and David Naughton REALLY couldn't act!). The musical number was dumb but in a sweet way--like "Eating Raoul" you have innocents living in a world of corruption (an orgy party where people dress up as animals in a light comedy...??!!!) and a director who can't seem to decide which world he likes more. I was pleased to see how "Bartel"-esque this actually was, with a decided "gay sensibility" going on underneath everything (note lingering shots of muscle-men in g-strings) and a residue after watching that makes you feel a little un-clean for some reason. Tries awfully hard for the rhythm of "His Girl Friday" and I appreciated the attempt.

    This is how the awful "Switching Channels" would have been with Bartel behind the wheel--still bad but at least with original moments.

    I'd watch this again before I'd return to the dark and filthy/scary world of Bartel's bleak "Private Parts..."

    This is destined to be a forgotten 80's film, a shame...didn't think it was so bad.
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    • TonyDood
    • Apr 4, 2004

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    Details

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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(setting: New York.)
    • 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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