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Another Day in Paradise

  • 1998
  • R
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
9K
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Vincent Kartheiser and Natasha Gregson Wagner in Another Day in Paradise (1998)
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In the hope of a big score, two junkie couples team up to commit various drug robberies which go disastrously wrong, leading to dissent, violence, and murder.In the hope of a big score, two junkie couples team up to commit various drug robberies which go disastrously wrong, leading to dissent, violence, and murder.In the hope of a big score, two junkie couples team up to commit various drug robberies which go disastrously wrong, leading to dissent, violence, and murder.

  • Director
    • Larry Clark
  • Writers
    • Eddie Little
    • Christopher Landon
    • Stephen Chin
  • Stars
    • James Woods
    • Melanie Griffith
    • Vincent Kartheiser
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Larry Clark
    • Writers
      • Eddie Little
      • Christopher Landon
      • Stephen Chin
    • Stars
      • James Woods
      • Melanie Griffith
      • Vincent Kartheiser
    • 82User reviews
    • 37Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 1 nomination

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    James Woods, Melanie Griffith, Vincent Kartheiser, and Natasha Gregson Wagner in Another Day in Paradise (1998)
    James Woods, Melanie Griffith, Vincent Kartheiser, and Natasha Gregson Wagner in Another Day in Paradise (1998)
    James Woods and Melanie Griffith in Another Day in Paradise (1998)
    James Woods, Melanie Griffith, Vincent Kartheiser, and Natasha Gregson Wagner in Another Day in Paradise (1998)
    Another Day in Paradise (1998)
    James Woods, Melanie Griffith, Vincent Kartheiser, and Natasha Gregson Wagner in Another Day in Paradise (1998)
    Vincent Kartheiser and Natasha Gregson Wagner in Another Day in Paradise (1998)
    James Woods, Ellen Barkin, Tom Berenger, Melanie Griffith, Dennis Quaid, Billy Dee Williams, Vincent Kartheiser, and Natasha Gregson Wagner in Fear City (1984)
    James Woods, Melanie Griffith, Vincent Kartheiser, and Natasha Gregson Wagner in Another Day in Paradise (1998)
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    James Woods
    James Woods
    • Mel
    Melanie Griffith
    Melanie Griffith
    • Sid
    Vincent Kartheiser
    Vincent Kartheiser
    • Bobbie
    Natasha Gregson Wagner
    Natasha Gregson Wagner
    • Rosie
    James Otis
    James Otis
    • Reverend
    Branden Williams
    Branden Williams
    • Danny
    Brent Briscoe
    Brent Briscoe
    • Clem
    Peter Sarsgaard
    Peter Sarsgaard
    • Ty
    Paul Hipp
    Paul Hipp
    • Richard Johnson
    Kim Flowers
    Kim Flowers
    • Bonnie Johnson
    John Gatins
    John Gatins
    • Phil
    Ryan Donahue
    • Barry
    Christopher Doyle
    Christopher Doyle
    • Conan
    Dick Hancock
    Dick Hancock
    • Breather
    Pamela Gordon
    Pamela Gordon
    • Waitress
    Jay Leggett
    Jay Leggett
    • Security Guard
    Michael Jeffrey Woods
    • Big Man
    Karen Sheperd
    Karen Sheperd
    • Big Man's Wife
    • (as Karen Lee Sheperd)
    • Director
      • Larry Clark
    • Writers
      • Eddie Little
      • Christopher Landon
      • Stephen Chin
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The scene in the woods with James Woods and Vincent Kartheiser was completely improvised and involved Woods hitting Kartheiser repeatedly with his fingers. The gestures are so rough and sudden that you can hear each hit and see Kartheiser's genuine surprise, respectively. Afterwards, Kartheiser went up to director Larry Clark and said, simply, "I didn't know that motherfucker was going to hit me."
    • Goofs
      When Vincent Kartheiser, alone in a toilet cubicle, climbs into the roof cavity through the overhead access hole. The hand of a crew member can be seen coming up from bottom of frame, giving him a boost.
    • Quotes

      Sid: I am no role model. I'm a junkie and I'm a thief.

    • Alternate versions
      R1 DVD version includes both the R-rated theatrical version and an unrated director's cut.
    • Connections
      Featured in Late Night with Conan O'Brien: James Woods/Wayne Newton/Brian Kiley (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      Boogaloo Down Broadway
      Written by Jesse James

      Performed by The Fantastic Johnny C (as Fantastic Johnny C)

    User reviews82

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    Featured review
    8/10
    A gritty, moving film with terrific performances
    I read in a screenwriting book that the first thing a screenwriter should remind him/herself is don't think up an idea and then say to yourself, "It's been done before." Because no matter how many times that idea was used before, there's always a different approach you can take towards it. This movie clarifies that statement. It takes your standard premise of drug-addicted hustlers on the lam and transforms it brilliantly into this moving, thought-provoking piece of work.

    Larry Clark made his debut with the thoroughly disappointing--at least to me--urban drama "Kids." That was a film with no intention, characters you couldn't give a damn about and was just all over the map. Clark definitely showed he has an eye for gritty realism, but put it to bad use with that horrendous and profane motion picture.

    Now, "Another Day in Paradise" had its share of four-letter words, in fact I think it had more, but that didn't matter to me. Because the characters, no matter how much drugs they use and no matter how dishonest their lives are, were people you can care for and feel their every emotion and just know that they're really good human beings who happen to be geared in the wrong direction, from their upbringing and society they grew up in.

    The performances were groundbreaking. This is one of James Woods' best performances. This is the kind of role he was born to play. I can't imagine a single actor doing a better job. The supporting cast was great, too.

    This is the kind of film that catches your eye from start to finish. It starts out with a great shot, with Vincent Kartheiser waking up and lighting up a cigarette while 70's soul music fills the soundtrack. Speaking of great music, Clarence Carter performs his great hit "I'm Looking For a Fox" in one scene. The soundtrack is absolutely wonderful, with the kind of songs I love singing along to.

    I highly recommend this movie. However, it is a pretty disturbing film, so be careful what mood you're in when you decide to rent it.
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    • mattymatt4ever
    • Mar 31, 2001

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    • Release date
      • January 22, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Paradise
    • Filming locations
      • Firestone Boulevard, Norwalk, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Chinese Bookie Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $4,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,036,818
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $14,900
      • Jan 3, 1999
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,036,818
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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