Sunset Strip (2000)

A comedy that takes place over twenty-four hours on the Sunset Strip, in 1972.

Director:

Adam Collis

Writers:

Randall Jahnson (story), Randall Jahnson (screenplay)

Stars:

Simon Baker, Anna Friel, Nick Stahl

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Simon Baker	...	Michael Scott
Anna Friel	...	Tammy Franklin
Nick Stahl	...	Zach
Rory Cochrane	...	Felix
Adam Goldberg	...	Marty Shapiro
Tommy Flanagan	...	Duncan (as Tommy J. Flanagan)
Darren E. Burrows	...	Bobby (as Darren Burrows)
John Randolph	...	Mr. Niederhaus
Stephanie Romanov	...	Christine
Jared Leto	...	Glen Walker
Mary Lynn Rajskub	...	Eileen
Maurice Chasse	...	Nigel
Mike Rad	...	Badger
Josh Richman	...	Barry Bernstein
Sebastian Robertson	...	Busboy

Storyline

A day in Hollywood, 1972, with young people looking for the 24 hours that will change their lives. Zach will open that night for a British rocker at Whisky a Go-Go; he lives in a canyon and plays impromptu duets with a mysterious guitarist he doesn't see. Tammy is a costume designer, open to quick sex with the various rockers she works with and loved from afar by Michael, a photographer recovering from a case of the clap. His good friend is Felix, a morose, alcoholic songwriter. On hand for comic relief is Marty Shapiro, a fast-talking record producer. Getting ready for the gig at the club, Zach's performance, and the early-morning aftermath comprise the film.

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Plot Keywords:

released in 2000 on usa | hollywood | sunset strip | songwriter | sex | 

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Taglines:

The ultimate address for a dream.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexuality, language and drug content

Details

Official Sites:

Fox

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 August 2000 (USA)

Also Known As:

Untitled Sunset Strip Project

Filming Locations:

Canter's Deli - 419 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$3,926, 13 August 2000, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$3,926, 13 August 2000

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fox 2000 Pictures, Art Linson Productions, Linson Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Final film of John Randolph. It was his personal oxygen tank that his character totes around in his scenes.

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Goofs

At the end of the movie when we are told Nick Stahl's character is inducted into the rock 'n' roll hall of fame his name is spelled "Zack". Seconds later in the credits it is spelled "Zach".

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Connections

References 200 Motels (1971)

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Soundtracks

Rock On
= David Essex

User Reviews

A Tribute to the 70's

This is a fun, quirky, magnetic little movie about trying to make it in the 1970's rock scene amidst L.A.'s famed Sunset Strip District. It stays away from some of the heavier issues going on in the 70's, but I found that the trip it does bring us on is unique enough and real enough to play as good film making. Nick Stahl is believable in the rock n roll wannabe roll, and Leto is scene stealing as the STAR.

Although it doesn't have the heart of an Almost Famous or the dirt of a Boogie Nights, it meets both films halfway and entertains.