@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
A square rich boy wants to make it with a pretty folk singer, so he buys the coffee house where she and a bunch of other beatniks perform. Features performances by The Goldebriars, The Free Wheelers, and a very young Joan Rivers doing a stand-up routine.
Quick Stats
7.0
TMDB Rating
1
Votes
1h 31m
Runtime
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Key Crew
DirectorShepard Traube
WriterJerry Winters
Produced by
Fred Berney Productions
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Joan Rivers
Self
Curtis Taylor
Jonathan
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Karen Thorsell
Vicki Shaw
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Jim Connell
Self
J
Jerry Newby
Manager
Deanna Lund
Corrine
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Peg Rayborn
Madge Cartwright
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Eve Tellegen
Amanda Peabody
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Lillian Malek
Mama Angelina
