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About this movie

Genres:
Mystery & Suspense
Language:
English
Running time:
1:30:36
Partner rating:
R
Released:
Quality:
480 (DVD equivalent)

Cast & Crew

Cast

  1. Tom Noonan
  2. Karen Sillas

Directors

  1. Tom Noonan

Producers

  1. Robin O'Hara

Writers

  1. Tom Noonan

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Co-workers in a large Manhattan law firm, Jackie and Michael meet outside the office for a Friday night first-date at Jackie's apartment, an evening that moves through awkardly hilarious small talk to searing emotional revelation.

Reviews by Rotten Tomatoes

Scored 'fresh' by Rotten Tomatoes

90%Tomatometer score: 90% positive reviews from professional critics.

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  1. Positive review
    Emanuel Levy, Variety This intense, mysterious drama about a date between two lonely misfits, is sensitively directed by Tom Noonan, better known as an actor; it was the surprise winner of the Grand Jury Prize of the 1994 Sundance Film Festival. Full review External link

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