Naked in New York (1993)

Naked in New York begins in the car of grown up Jake, he is talking to us about his girlfriend, Joanne, (watch for the facial expressions) and to whom you can turn to for help while facing ... See full summary »

Director:

Daniel Algrant

Writers:

Daniel Algrant (as Dan Algrant), John Warren

Stars:

Eric Stoltz, Mary-Louise Parker, Ralph Macchio

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Eric Stoltz	...	Jake Briggs
Mary-Louise Parker	...	Joanne White
Ralph Macchio	...	Chris
Jill Clayburgh	...	Shirley, Jake's Mother
Tony Curtis	...	Carl Fisher
Timothy Dalton	...	Elliot Price
Lynne Thigpen	...	Helen
Kathleen Turner	...	Dana Coles
Roscoe Lee Browne	...	Mr. Ried
Whoopi Goldberg	...	Tragedy Mask on Theater Wall
Paul Guilfoyle	...	Roman, Jake's Father
Calista Flockhart	...	Acting Student
Arabella Field	...	Tammy Taylor
LisaGay Hamilton	...	Marty
David Johansen	...	Orangutang

Storyline

Naked in New York begins in the car of grown up Jake, he is talking to us about his girlfriend, Joanne, (watch for the facial expressions) and to whom you can turn to for help while facing life ('your parents, nyaa, I don't think so'). From there it flashes back to his memories of his parents, college, house across from a squirrel infested peanut factory, best friend, writing career and Joanne.

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Plot Keywords:

jew | jewish | best friend | squirrel | peanut factory | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexuality and language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 April 1994 (USA)

Also Known As:

Desnudo en Nueva York

Filming Locations:

Wagner College, Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Gross USA:

$1,038,959

Company Credits

Production Co:

Some Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Ralph Macchio's controversial role was chosen by his manager to "promote his popularity".

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Quotes

Carl Fisher: Would you please relax? I've got everything under control. Just enjoy yourself, mazel tov. I see you later.

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Connections

Referenced in Serial Mom (1994)

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Soundtracks

Palomar
Performed by Rheostatics
Produced by Michael Phillip-Wojewoda

User Reviews

Disappointing

I'm just surprised by this film.

While the film was interesting enough to keep me watching, and simply flooded with star talent in terms of actors and people playing themselves, it never really comes together. Even Scorsese is involved, but you can't tell.

Is it a comedy? Is it a coming-of-age tale? Is it a love triangle/tree/whatever? Is it experimental? Somehow it fails at everything.

I never really cared for any of the characters, and most of the effects seemed completely pointless. It's as if someone made a movie, and everyone agreed to do it for free, and behaved like they were unwilling participants. I wonder how much better it would have been if they had an independent cast, and spent the money on, say, a director.

I do give it a generous 6/10, because there is an interesting story in there. And for spotting all the stars and personalities we know and love. And of course "the kiss".