Delirious (2006)

An offbeat drama focused on a homeless youth, a pop music siren and a member of the paparazzi.

Director:

Tom DiCillo

Writer:

Tom DiCillo

Stars:

Steve Buscemi, Michael Pitt, Alison Lohman

5 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Steve Buscemi	...	Les Galantine
Michael Pitt	...	Toby Grace
Alison Lohman	...	K'Harma Leeds
Gina Gershon	...	Dana
Callie Thorne	...	Gabi
Kevin Corrigan	...	Ricco
Richard Short	...	Jace Hipley
Elvis Costello	...	Elvis Costello
David Wain	...	Byron
Mel Gorham	...	Tish
Peter Appel	...	Feldman
Cinqué Lee	...	Corey
Kevin Phillips	...	Blaine
Rodrigo Lopresti	...	Demo
Melissa Rauch	...	Megan

Storyline

Les, a small-time celebrity photographer desperate to make it big, befriends Toby, a homeless young man with no direction except a vague desire to become an actor. When by chance Toby becomes romantically involved with K'Harma Leeds, the hottest pop star of the moment, Les grows jealous and plots revenge.

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Plot Keywords:

bare chested male | barefoot male | camera shot of feet | camera shot of bare feet | nylon leg | 

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Taglines:

Everybody deserves their shot

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

Michael Pitt & Nicole Vicius both starred in Last Days (2005).

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Goofs

Toby and Les are in the apartment, quarreling. The latter, wearing white boxers, is attacking Toby physically. Then comes a cut and now Les is wearing black jeans. Then we have another cut and now he's back in his boxers.

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Crazy Credits

After the end credits have finished rolling, there is a short 'epilogue' segment featuring Steve Buscemi's character.

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Connections

Referenced in Compulsion (2013)

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Soundtracks

Come See Me Tonight
Written and Performed by 'Stephen Edwards (I) (as Thaddeus Hillary)

User Reviews

Rule number one, Buscemi is always funny

Les (Steve Buscemi) is an amateur celebrity photographer who longs to get better shots that are worth more money. Yet, time and again, clubs and venues where stars may be eating or partying have bouncers. Bouncers that tell Les to get lost. One day, by chance, Les and a crowd of shutterbugs like him make an attempt to photograph a hot young singing star, K'Harma (Alison Lohman). No one gets much but Les meets an affable guy, Toby (Michael Pitt). Turns out Toby is homeless and has a vague inclination to be a movie star. On a whim, Les offers Toby a chance to bunk with him for the night. Once back at Les' small apartment, Toby starts cleaning up a few things, hoping to help Les for his graciousness. Les is a bit annoyed at that. But, the older man loves having the idea of an underling to lecture. Soon, every other phrase out of Les' mouth is "rule number one", as he gives Toby pointers about photography and life. One night turns into days and the two men hang out, even snagging a photo that sells on the Internet for $700! After this, Les drags Toby over to his aging parents house but its not clear why. The older folks are not impressed with Les' news of the 700 bucks and they are categorically critical and unpleasant. The two leave soon. Not long after, Toby actually MEETS K'Harma and she likes his looks. Soon they are hanging out. But, will Toby let Les capitalize on this great chance to photograph K'Harma and those around her? If he doesn't, how grateful is that? This film has truly great cast members who elevate the material. Buscemi is a stitch as his mantra of "rule number one" becomes an infinite number of rules. Pitt is adorable as the erstwhile actor while Lohman is comical, also, as the insecure star who wants "her own fragrance" and demands many things of her staff. All other matters are fine, costumes, sets, script and direction, but nothing out of the ordinary. Therefore, if you like Buscemi or any other cast member, do find it.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 May 2007 (Spain)

Also Known As:

Delirious

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$5,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$19,030, 19 August 2007

Gross USA:

$86,460

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$659,589

Company Credits

Production Co:

Peace Arch Entertainment Group, Thema Production, Artina Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

107 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1