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No Picnic Directed by Philip Hartman Produced by Doris Kornish Written by Philip Hartman Starring David Brisbin
Clare Bauman
Judith Malina
Ryan Cutrona
Anne D'Agnillo
Luis Guzmán
Richard Hell
Steve BuscemiCinematography Peter Hutton Editing by Grace Tankersley Studio Films Charas
Great Jones Film GroupRelease date(s) 1987 Running time 84 minutes Country USA Language English No Picnic is a film written and directed by Philip Hartman. It was filmed in black and white in New York in 1985 and released two years later, in the Sundance Film Festival, where it won Excellence In Cinematography Award Dramatic.[1]
Described as "a cinematic love letter to a pre-gentrified New York", the film captures the East Village of the 80s. Providing the soundtrack are such performers as "The Raunch Hands", Lenny Kaye, Charles Mingus, Fela Kuti, Richard Hell and "Student Teachers".[2] Actors include Richard Hell, Judith Malina, Luis Guzmán and Steve Buscemi.
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Plot
Failed musician Macabee Cohen (David Brisbin), makes his living servicing jukeboxes in the neighborhood, while in the search for the woman of his dreams. The obvious gentrification around is distressing and highlights his ill-fated life. His frustration increases when faced with individuals who remind him of his former aspirations.[3]
Cast
- David Brisbin - Mac
- Clare Bauman - The Fan
- Ryan Cutrona - Live Pimp
- Anne D'Agnillo - Anne
- Luis Guzmán - Arroyo
- Richard Hell - Irate Tenant
- Steve Buscemi - Dead Pimp
References
- ^ "No Picnic". Sundance Institute. http://history.sundance.org/films/1047. Retrieved September 14, 2011.
- ^ Hartman’s “No Picnic” Set for Spotlight at 3rd Howl Film Fest
- ^ Synopsis on IMDb
External links
No Picnic at the Internet Movie Database
Categories:- English-language films
- 1987 films
- Films set in Manhattan
- American drama films
- Black-and-white films
- Independent films
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