The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
Packard Schmidt is a burnt-out, middle-aged college English professor. In a desperate attempt to restore some sense of vitality to his lonely existence he embarks on a series of impulsive romantic exploits resulting in a cavalcade of disaster both personally and professionally. These disasters change and educate Pack and serve eventually as a meditation on the meaning and power of desire, loss, and love.
Ratings
IMDb4.7/10
22 audience votes
Key crew
- Chris IovenkoDirector
- Chris IovenkoWriter
Cast
- Julian SandsPackard Schmidt
- Alex SolSam Brunton
- John SavageFrank Iverson
- Kyle HowardJ.P. Stallman
- Katharine TowneSally Iverson
- Lorna ScottDorothy
- Jim BelushiElvis (as James Belushi)
- Ruth WilliamsonDean Janet Vanderpool
- Fisher StevensOfficer Donny
- Anel Lopez GorhamSamantha
- Donald FreedIrving Nimitz
- James WellingtonDealer
Stills
Themes
prostitutebased on novel or bookdark comedy