Eine starke Nummer (1984)
Der 16-jährige Charles Cummings ist ein leidenschaftlicher Hobbyfotograf. Am liebsten fotografiert er Landschaftspanoramen und Bauwerke. Zufällig fotografiert er Laura Victor, die ihn seitdem fasziniert. Einige Tage später sieht Cummings die Frau wieder, sie arbeitet in einer Bar als Sängerin. Da die Band, die Victor begleitet, sich in Auflösung befindet, droht ihr ein Jobverlust. In dieser Situation lernt Cummings die Frau näher kennen. Er macht Fotosessions mit ihr als Modell. Cummings verwendet seine Ersparnisse, die für eine Europareise bestimmt waren, dafür, auf den Taxis der Stadt Anzeigen mit einem Bild von Victor und ihrer Telefonnummer zu platzieren. Sie ist wütend, weil sie nicht um Zustimmung gefragt wurde, bekommt jedoch Angebote der Auftritte. Laura verbringt mit Charles eine Nacht und fliegt nach Los Angeles, wo sie einen neuen Job hat.
Der Regisseur:
Jerry Schatzberg
Die Autor:
Terence Mulcahy, Craig Bolotin.
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Jon Cryer as Charles Cummings |
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Demi Moore as Laura |
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George Wendt as Jake |
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Peter Frechette as Leonard |
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E. G. Daily as Susan |
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Ann Wedgeworth as Joan Cummings |
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Jeffrey Tambor as Ken |
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Tim Robbins as Nelson |
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Hamilton Camp as Gus Sosnowski |
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Scott Getlin as Scott |
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Judith Baldwin as Stephanie |
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Jennifer Tilly as Mona |
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Thomas Adams as Waiter |
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Myles Berkowitz as John |
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Steven James Brown as Boy at Stag Party |
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Joe Cappetta as Cafe Patron |
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Jack R. Clinton as Bartender |
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Joseph Darling as Elderly Man |
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Tate Donovan as Bob |
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Rick Ducommun as Groom |
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Jan Dunn as Lady with Dog |
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Louis Geneva as Cabbie |
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James Guidera as Cafe Patron |
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Ashley Woodman Hall as Band Leader at Jake's |
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Rupert Holmes as Band Leader at Wedding |
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Mia Kelly as Waitress at Jake's |
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Lori Kruger as Woman in Crowd |
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Joe Lerer as French Teacher |
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Katherine Lyons as Wedding Cocktail Waitress |
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Shermaine Michaels as Bride |
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Steve Monarque as Larry |
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George Pentecost as Minister |
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Maureen Ann Schatzberg as Prostitute |
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Mischa Schwartzmann as Bum |
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Ramona Scott as Grace |
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Sally Schaub as Museum Employee |
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Helen Swee as Elderly Woman |
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Arthur Taxier as Bouncer |
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Morgan Upton as News Vendor |
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B.P. Valderrama as Biker |
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Joan Valderrama as Biker's Girl |
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Michael David Wright as Jim |
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Chrissy Faith as Laura Victor (voice) (uncredited) |
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David Morris as Student (uncredited) |
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Danny Nero as Bar Patron (uncredited) |
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Kene Holliday as Walt Cronin |
| Directing | Jerry Schatzberg | Director |
| Writing | Terence Mulcahy | Screenplay |
| Writing | Craig Bolotin | Screenplay |
| Production | Karen Rea | Casting |
| Art | Robert F. Boyle | Production Design |
| Crew | Sandy Berumen | Stunts |
| Crew | Christine Anne Baur | Stunts |
| Camera | Vilmos Zsigmond | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Rupert Holmes | Original Music Composer |
| Writing | Craig Bolotin | Story |
| Production | George Justin | Executive Producer |
| Production | William Sackheim | Producer |
| Editing | Priscilla Nedd-Friendly | Editor |
| Editing | Eve Newman | Editor |
| Editing | Melvin Shapiro | Editor |
| Art | Frank Richwood | Art Direction |
| Art | Arthur Jeph Parker | Set Decoration |
| Costume & Make-Up | Jo Ynocencio | Costume Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Lynda Gurasich | Hairstylist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Christina Smith | Makeup Artist |
| Crew | Reid Rondell | Stunt Coordinator |
| Crew | Tim A. Davison | Stunts |