The Morning After (1986)
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- R
- 1h 43min
- Crime, Mystery
- 25 Dec 1986 (USA)
- Movie
A washed up, alcoholic actress who is prone to blackouts wakes up next to a murdered man. Did she kill him and, if not, is she in danger?
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Award:
- Nominated for 1 Oscar.
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Cast verified as complete
| Jane Fonda | ... |
Alex Sternbergen
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| Jeff Bridges | ... |
Turner Kendall
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| Raul Julia | ... |
Joaquin Manero
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| Diane Salinger | ... |
Isabel Harding
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| Richard Foronjy | ... |
Sergeant Greenbaum
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| Geoffrey Scott | ... |
Bobby Korshack
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James 'Gypsy' Haake | ... |
Frankie
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| Kathleen Wilhoite | ... |
Red
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| Don Hood | ... |
Hurley
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| Fran Bennett | ... |
Airline Clerk
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Michael Flanagan | ... |
Airline Supervisor
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| Bruce Vilanch | ... |
Bartender
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Michael Prince | ... |
Mr. Harding
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| Frances Bergen | ... |
Mrs. Harding
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José Angel Santana | ... |
Driver
(as José Santana)
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| Bob Minor | ... |
Man
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| George Fisher | ... |
Cabbie
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| Rick Rossovich | ... |
Detective
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Laurel Lyle | ... |
Secretary
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| Kathy Bates | ... |
Woman on Mateo Street
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| Anne Betancourt | ... |
Nurse
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Patti Song | ... |
Hairstylist #1
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Betty Lougaris | ... |
Salon Customer
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Drew Berman | ... |
Detective
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| Sam Scarber | ... |
Sgt. Lewis
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| Michael Zand | ... |
Detective
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| Gladys Portugues | ... |
Body Builder
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| Corinna Everson | ... |
Miss Olympia
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| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Selga Sanders | ... |
(uncredited)
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Directed by
| Sidney Lumet | ||
Written by
| James Cresson | ... | (written by) (as James Hicks) |
| David Rayfiel | ... | () (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Lois Bonfiglio | ... | associate producer |
| Bruce Gilbert | ... | producer |
| Wolfgang Glattes | ... | associate producer |
| Faye Schwab | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Paul Chihara | ||
Cinematography by
| Andrzej Bartkowiak | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Joel Goodman | ||
Editorial Department
| Dawn Chiang | ... | apprentice editor |
| Richard J. Rossi | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Nancy Klopper | ||
Production Design by
| Albert Brenner | ||
Art Direction by
| Kandy Stern | ||
Set Decoration by
| Lee Poll | ||
Costume Design by
| Ann Roth | ||
Makeup Department
| Pete Altobelli | ... | makeup artist |
| Kathryn Blondell | ... | hair stylist |
| Gary Liddiard | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| C. Tad Devlin | ... | unit production manager |
| Lilith Jacobs | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Wolfgang Glattes | ... | first assistant director |
| Brenda Kalosh | ... | second second assistant director |
| Aldric La'auli Porter | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| David B. Brenner | ... | general foreman |
| Michael C. Claypool | ... | set dresser (as Michael Claypool) |
| Mark Hite | ... | lead man |
| Bob Lawless | ... | stand-by painter (as Robert Lawless) |
| C.J. Maguire | ... | property master |
| Hope M. Parrish | ... | assistant property master |
| Richard Dean Rankin | ... | construction coordinator (as Richard D. Rankin) |
| Michael Schmidt | ... | set dresser |
| Darrell L. White | ... | set designer |
Sound Department
| Edward Beyer | ... | sound editor |
| Louis Cerborino | ... | sound editor (as Lou Cerborino) |
| Randall Coleman | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Marko A. Costanzo | ... | foley artist |
| Robert Crosby | ... | boom operator |
| Jay Dranch | ... | sound editor |
| Bruce Kitzmeyer | ... | sound editor |
| David M. Ronne | ... | production sound mixer |
| Maurice Schell | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Dick Vorisek | ... | re-recording mixer |
Special Effects by
| Thomas R. Ward | ... | special effects coordinator (as Tom Ward) |
Stunts
| George Fisher | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Mickey Gilbert | ... | stunts |
| Clifford Happy | ... | stunts |
| Gene LeBell | ... | stunts |
| Karen Price | ... | stunts (as Karen Elayna Price) |
| George Marshall Ruge | ... | stunts |
| Loyd Catlett | ... | stunt player (uncredited) |
| Mark Lonsdale | ... | stunt coordinator (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Dustin Blauvelt | ... | first assistant camera |
| Joseph Cosko Jr. | ... | second assistant camera |
| R. Michael De Chellis | ... | best boy |
| Craig Denault | ... | camera operator |
| Mikael Glattes | ... | camera loader |
| Steve Greaves | ... | dolly grip |
| Cary Griffith | ... | key grip |
| Gregg Guellow | ... | best boy |
| Harry Langdon | ... | photographer: loft photographs |
| Jim Marquette | ... | assistant camera |
| Hank Sheppherd | ... | rigging grip |
| Peter Sorel | ... | still photographer |
| Chris Strong | ... | gaffer |
| Scott C. Williman | ... | electrician |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Michael Dennison | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Linda Serijan | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Neil Spisak | ... | assistant costume designer |
Location Management
| John Ross Bush | ... | location manager |
| Douglas E. Stoll | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Jolene Cherry | ... | music supervisor |
| George Howard | ... | musician: saxophone solo |
| Craig Huxley | ... | Blaster Beam, Synth, Piano |
| Chris Tergesen | ... | music engineer |
| Pat Woods | ... | music supervisor |
| John Moses | ... | musician: clarinetist (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Faye Brenner | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Gregory Dultz | ... | driver |
| Helen Mercier | ... | transportation captain |
| Rick Mercier | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Dennis Ward | ... | transportation captain |
| Shawn Coulter | ... | driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Bruce Carter | ... | production assistant |
| Gwendolyn Files | ... | production auditor |
| Debi Karolewski | ... | assistant: Jane Fonda |
| Mark R. Lindsay | ... | sales representative (as Mark Lindsay) |
| Ingrid C. Michaels | ... | production office coordinator |
| Karl Lewis Miller | ... | animal action |
| Nancy Willen | ... | unit publicist |
| Michelle Zeisel | ... | assistant: Bruce Gilbert |
Thanks
| Diane Lord | ... | thanks: Tyler Lord Beauty Establishment |
| Keith Lord | ... | thanks: Tyler Lord Beauty Establishment |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Twentieth Century Fox (1986) (United States) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century-Fox Film Company (1987) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- UGC-Europe 1 (1987) (France) (theatrical)
- Syncron Film (1987) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Svensk Filmindustri (SF) (1987) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Films (1987) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Esselte CIC Video (1987) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Guild Home Video (1987) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Roadshow Home Video (1987) (Australia) (VHS)
- Home Video Hellas (HVH) (1988) (Greece) (VHS)
- CBS (1989) (United States) (tv) (broadcast premiere)
- Warner Home Video (2006) (Germany) (DVD)
- The Criterion Channel (2021) (United States) (tv) (digital)
- Scream Factory (2023) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Warner Home Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Hollywood Center Studios (filmed at)
- Humana Hospital, West Hills (thanks)
- KABC Los Angeles (thanks)
- Mark Niclas Casting (extras casting)
- Pacific Southwest Airlines (thanks)
- The California Film Office (thanks)
- The Optical House (titles)
- Vidal Sassoon Academy (special thanks)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Alex Sternberg wakes up with a hangover and no memory of how she ended up in bed with a dead man. She flees, convinced that she has had another blackout and stabbed someone. Her only support, Turner, an ex cop and recovering alcoholic who is unsympathetic to her plight. She could believe that it is as simple as a violent act committed while drunk, except that the body keeps re-appearing.
Written by John Vogel |
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| Taglines | Last night she drank to forget. Today she woke up to a murder. Is he her last hope or the last man she should trust? See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $15,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | This was the only film that director Sidney Lumet ever made in Hollywood, a place that he disliked. See more » |
| Goofs | The taxi driver tells Alex that it is Thursday November 28, 1986. However, November 28, 1986 was a Friday. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Platoon/Lady and the Tramp/No Mercy (1986). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Solo saxophone See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The credits don't begin until nine minutes into the film. See more » |
| Quotes |
Alex Sternbergen:
[Her first lines]
What the fuck? See more » |