Amateur (1994)
An amnesiac wakes up on an NYC alley. He meets Isabelle, an ex nun now erotic writer, at a diner and follows her home. She helps him find his identity. Then there's Sofia, the porn star.
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Cast & Crew
Top Billed Cast
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Isabelle -
Thomas Ludens -
Sofia Ludens -
Edward, Jaque's Accountant -
Jan, Jaque's Goon -
Kurt, Jaque's Goon -
Officer Patsy Melville -
Irate Woman -
Waitress -
Frank, the Cook -
Usher -
Warren
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Doorman at Club -
Detective
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Bartender
Full cast
Director:
Hal HartleyWriter:
Hal HartleyAll Cast & Crew
Awards
1 win & 2 nominations.Reviews & Commentary
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Trivia
Isabelle Huppert got the lead role by writing to the director and begging for a part in his next film.
Quotes
Sofia:
So I'm an article of trade?
Kurt:
Yes. A useful thing in terms of classic capitalism. I studied economics, I know what I'm talking about.
Goofs
Towards the end when Edward shoots Jan multiple times, after Jan finally collapses and dies he is obviously still breathing as the scene ends.
Soundtracks
Japanese to English(1996)
by Mark Kozelek
Performed by Red House Painters
Courtesy of Sub Pop Records
Storyline
Plot Summary
Genres
Comedy | Crime | Drama | ThrillerDetails
Release Date:
19 May 1995Language
English
Country of Origin
USA, UK, FranceFilming Locations
19th Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USABox Office
Budget:
$2,300,000 (estimated)
Gross USA:
$757,088
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$757,088
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