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Plot

The sponsorship of noted filmmaker Martin Scorsese helped the novice filmmakers making this film get it produced and receive mainstream distribution. In addition, it features a vast number of appearances by well-known performers, who took an interest in the project, taking union minimum pay. In the story, Jake (Eric Stoltz) has grown up in a wonderfully neurotic household. It is just as well that he has developed a fondness for drama, as this material is excellent fodder for his playwriting. He has spent a lot of time collaborating with his friend Chris (Ralph Macchio) writing plays, and eventually is given his chance to prove his stuff in New York City. There, he discovers that Chris wants to be more than just a friend, and an important stage actress (Kathleen Turner) also has the hots for him.
MPAA Rating:
R for sexuality and language.
Genre(s):
Comedy
Run Time:
91min.
Theatrical Release Date:
04/13/1994
DVD Release Date:
09/07/2004
Distributor(s):
Fine Line
Director(s):
Dan Algrant
Starring:
Eric Stoltz , Mary-Louise Parker , Ralph Macchio , Jill Clayburgh , Tony Curtis
Themes:
Writer's Life
Tone:
Quirky,Talky,Witty,Wry,Ironic
Keywords:
May-December-romance,actor,backstage,big-city,career,coming-of-age,decision,extramarital-affair,love,playwright,producer [showbiz],relationship,stage,writing
Language:
English