Blue, a struggling painter, and Eli, the son of a businessman, are childhood friends who have complicated romantic relationships, which slowly expose the state of their own friendship.
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Cast verified as complete
| Peter Coyote | ... |
Blue
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| Nick Mancuso | ... |
Eli
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| Carole Laure | ... |
Liliane
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| Max Gail | ... |
King
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| James Laurenson | ... |
Terry Ray
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| Carol Wayne | ... |
Candy
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| Jamie Rose | ... |
Libby
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| Kathryn Harrold | ... |
Cyd
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| George Morfogen | ... |
Max
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| Jerry Hardin | ... |
Warren Williams
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| Henry G. Sanders | ... |
Reuben
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| Walter Olkewicz | ... |
Marvin
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Terry Wills | ... |
Mortician
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Annie O'Neill | ... |
Dukes Waitress
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Michelle Davison | ... |
Fatburger Waitress
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Claire Malis | ... |
Marilyn
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Adele Corey | ... |
Eli's Mother
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| Carmen Argenziano | ... |
Ron Bell
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Tina Chappel | ... |
Punk Girl
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Justin Leir | ... |
Gallery Assistant
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| Obie Scott Wade | ... |
Gallery Assistant
(as Scott Wade)
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Alfonse Ruggiero Jr. | ... |
Gym Assistant
(as Alfonse Ruggiero)
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Howard Shatsky | ... |
Gym Assistant
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Jock L. Schloss | ... |
Drunk at Disco (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Bobby Roth | ||
Written by
| Bobby Roth | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Harry Cooper | ... | executive producer |
| Cass Coty | ... | associate producer |
| Joseph Franck | ... | executive producer |
| Lee Muhl | ... | executive producer |
| Bobby Roth | ... | producer |
| Bob Weis | ... | producer |
Music by
| Tangerine Dream | ||
Cinematography by
| Michael Ballhaus | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| John Carnochan | ||
Editorial Department
| Scott Arundale | ... | first assistant editor |
| Grace Barnes | ... | second assistant editor |
| Phil Downey | ... | color timer |
| Jack Hooper | ... | negative cutter |
| Paula Stein | ... | apprentice editor |
Casting By
| Judith Holstra | ||
| Marcia Ross | ||
Production Design by
| David Nichols | ||
Set Decoration by
| Florence Fellman | ||
Costume Design by
| Betsy Jones | ||
Makeup Department
| Claude Díaz | ... | assistant hair stylist (as Claude Diaz) |
| Pat Gerhardt | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Medusah | ... | hair stylist (as Anne 'Medusah' Aulenta) |
| Valli O'Reilly | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Neil Rapp | ... | executive in charge of production / production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jack Baran | ... | first assistant director |
| Michael D. Pariser | ... | second assistant director (as Michael Pariser) |
Art Department
| Joel A. Blumenau | ... | swing gang (as Joel Blumenau) |
| Peter Borck | ... | swing gang |
| Tim Cardiel | ... | swing gang |
| Conner Everts | ... | swing gang |
| John Fulton | ... | swing gang |
| Patricia Hall | ... | set dresser |
| Waldemar Kalinowski | ... | assistant art director |
| Frank Lewis | ... | swing gang |
| David Lubin | ... | swing gang |
| Gregory Mabry | ... | swing gang (as Greg Mabry) |
| Robin L. Miller | ... | property master (as Robin Miller) |
| Leigh Phyllis Mitchell | ... | assistant property master |
| Nancy Nye | ... | assistant set decorator |
| Steve Olson | ... | swing gang |
| Anna Rita Raineri | ... | set dresser |
| Simon J. Rosenthal | ... | swing gang |
| Paul Sperry | ... | swing gang |
| Marek Stabrowski | ... | swing gang |
Sound Department
| George H. Anderson | ... | sound editor |
| Lon Bender | ... | sound editor (as Lon E. Bender) |
| Cameron Frankley | ... | sound editor (as Cameron S. Frankley) |
| Joe Gilbert | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Petur Hliddal | ... | sound mixer |
| Randy Kelley | ... | sound effects editor |
| Rick Kline | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Cliff Latimer | ... | sound editor (as Clifford Latimer) |
| Robert J. Litt | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Joseph A. Mayer | ... | adr editor (as Joe Mayer) |
| Jack M. Nitzsche Jr. | ... | boom operator (as Jack M. Nietzsche Jr.) |
| Dan M. Rich | ... | sound editor (as Dan Rich) |
| Wylie Stateman | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Mark P. Stoeckinger | ... | sound editor (as Mark Stoeckinger) |
| Elliot Tyson | ... | re-recording mixer |
Special Effects by
| Eric Allard | ... | special effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jan Sebastian Ballhaus | ... | second assistant camera (as Sebastian Ballhaus) |
| Arthur Blum | ... | key grip |
| Siegmar Brüggenthies | ... | first assistant camera |
| Frank Byers | ... | gaffer |
| Robert Ferrara | ... | best boy (as Bobby Ferrara) |
| Tony Friedkin | ... | still photographer |
| R. Michael Givens | ... | assistant camera: second unit |
| Adam Jones | ... | electrician |
| Charlie Marroquin | ... | grip |
| Les Percy | ... | best boy grip |
| Stacy Sandler | ... | electrician |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Angee Beckett | ... | costume supervisor |
| Jill M. Ohanneson | ... | key costumer (as Jill Ohanneson) |
| Karen Sedgley | ... | assistant costumer |
| Anna Weis | ... | costume consultant |
Location Management
| Rick Rothen | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Dick Bernstein | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Kathryn Zatarga | ... | script supervisor (as Kathy Zatarga) |
Transportation Department
| Jason Belsky | ... | driver |
| Gerry Cooney | ... | driver |
| Jerome Glassman | ... | driver |
| Lawrence Stewart Grossman | ... | driver |
| Gary Hanekamp | ... | transportation captain |
| George Nejame | ... | driver (as George NeJame) |
| Marc Palmieri | ... | driver |
| Jon-Michael Preece | ... | transportation co-captain |
Additional Crew
| Phillip Christon | ... | production assistant |
| Jody Cohan | ... | assistant: Bobby Roth |
| Ennio Di Berardo | ... | craft service |
| Annie Dinner | ... | production coordinator |
| Jerry Evans | ... | choreographer |
| John Handler | ... | production assistant |
| Phyllis Gardner Hirsen | ... | publicity consultant |
| Pamela Knapp | ... | production controller (as Pam Knapp) |
| Christopher Medak | ... | production assistant (as Chris Medak) |
| Donald Morrison | ... | production assistant |
| Pamela Morrow | ... | production assistant |
| Barry Pener | ... | production assistant (as Barry W. Pener) |
| Gabrielle Powell | ... | production secretary |
| Steve Warner | ... | production controller |
Thanks
| Norman Aladjem | ... | thanks (as Norman S. Aladjem) |
| Nicole David | ... | thanks |
| Robert Estrin | ... | thanks (as Bob Estrin) |
| Elie J. Gindi | ... | thanks |
| Judie Gregg | ... | thanks |
| Marlene Morris | ... | thanks |
| Arnold Rifkin | ... | thanks |
| Craig Storper | ... | thanks |
| Leslie Z. Tobin | ... | special thanks |
| Stephen Ujlaki | ... | thanks (as Steve Ujlaki) |
| Jeffrey White | ... | thanks |
| Harley Williams | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Orion Pictures (1984) (United States) (theatrical)
- Rank Film Distributors (1985) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- VCL Communications (1985) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Roadshow Home Video (1987) (Australia) (video) (under "Premiere Home Entertainment" label)
- Fun City Editions (2022) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- LK-TEL Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Nordic Video (Finland) (VHS)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video (Netherlands) (VHS)
- TV3 (1992) (Finland) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Arriflex (cameras)
- Atmosphere Agency (extra casting)
- DeLuxe Laboratories (prints by)
- Deborah Ross Film Design (title design)
- Dixon Cadillac (Cadillac)
- Motion Picture Association (MPA)
- Movie Magic (opticals)
- Nike (sports shoes)
- Playboy Magazine (photos supplied by)
- Tastebuds Unlimited (catering)
- The Clearing House Ltd. (music clearances)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Blue and Eli, two friends, have problems with women. Blue, a yet-to-be discovered painter is left by his longtime girlfriend, because she considers him too immature for a long lasting relationship. Eli works in his father's aerobic suit business and is still searching for a woman who is interesting enough to spend more than one night with her. Blue and Eli's friendship is put to a severe test as both fall in love with Liliane, Blue's attractive new gallerist.
Written by Robert Zeithammel |
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| Taglines | If only your friends were as perfect as strangers. See more » |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend United States | $104,125, 30 Sep 1984 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The character Arthur Blue (Peter Coyote) is loosely based on fetishistic painter Robert Blue (son of actor Ben Blue). See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Heartbreakers/The Hit/Alamo Bay/A Private Function (1985). See more » |
| Soundtracks | The Blues Don't Care See more » |
| Quotes |
Blue:
How come my paintings don't sell? Eli: You paint things people are ashamed to hang on their walls. See more » |