Another Day in Paradise (1999) Synopsis & Summary

Synopsis

Following the acclaim for his 1995 Kids debut, Larry Clark directed this drug-crime drama, set in the Midwest of the '70s. Teen junkie Bobbie (Vincent Kartheiser) shares an apartment with his girlfriend Rosie (Natasha Gregson Wagner) and pal Danny (Branden Williams). Bobbie is injured during an encounter with a security guard but regains his health under the supervision of his dynamic drug-dealer uncle Mel (James Woods). After a successful robbery of speed from an out-of-town doctor's clinic, Bobby, Rosie, Mel, and Mel's melancholy gal Sid (Melanie Griffith) encounter gunplay in a drug deal gone sour. With Mel and Bobby both wounded, they retreat to the headquarters of a gun merchant known as the Reverend (James Otis). When Rosie loses her baby, she slips into a depression and more drug use. Mel recovers and begins planning another heist, but the group is beginning to unravel. Shown at 1998 film fests (Venice, Toronto). - Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide

Movie Info

Starring:
James Woods, Melanie Griffith, Vincent Kartheiser, Natasha Gregson Wagner, James Oris
Theatrical Release Date:
01/22/1999
DVD Release Date:
05/11/1999
Rating:
R
MPAA Reasons:
for strong violence, sexuality, drug use and language.
Run Time:
120 min.
Distributor(s):
Trimark
Production Co.:
Chinese Bookie Pictures
Director(s):
Larry Clark
Genre(s):
Drama
Themes:
Drug Addiction, Kids in Trouble, Drug Trade, Dangerous Friends
Tone:
Cynical, Tense, Bleak, Harsh, Melancholy, Talky, Moody
Keywords:
addiction, criminal, depression, drugs, friendship, girlfriend, injury, robbery, security-guard
Country of Origin:
USA (12-30-1998)
Time Period:
1970s
Language:
English
Status:
DVD

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