Synopsis
A disillusioned young writer living in New York City turns to drugs and drinking to block out the memories of his dead mother and estranged wife.
Movie Information
- Director
- James Bridges
- Writers
- Jay McInerney
- Release Year
- 1988
- Runtime
- 107 minutes
- Genre
- Drama, Romance
- Language
- EN
- Country
- Japan, United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Rating
- 5.7 / 10 (144 votes)
Top Cast
Michael J. Fox
Jamie
Kiefer Sutherland
Tad
Phoebe Cates
Amanda
Swoosie Kurtz
Megan
Frances Sternhagen
Clara
Tracy Pollan
Vicky
John Houseman
Mr. Vogel
Charlie Schlatter
Michael
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