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Hurlyburly 1998

“Hollywood highs and L.A. lows”

★ TMDB users: 5.5/10 from 108 votes R ComedyDrama Released
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What is Hurlyburly?

Topic: Film "Hurlyburly" (1998). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.

Type
Film
Year
1998
Status
Released
Runtime
122 minutes
Release date
Dec 25, 1998
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Fine Line Features, FilmColony, Storm Entertainment
Budget
$4,000,000
Revenue
$1,808,004
Genres
Comedy, Drama
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★ TMDB users: 5.5/10 from 108 votes
Episode runtime
~122 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Fine Line Features, FilmColony, Storm Entertainment
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Topic: Film "Hurlyburly" (1998).
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Title: Hurlyburly.
Year: 1998.
Genre: Independent comedy-drama.
Director: Anthony Drazan.
Source Material: Based on the 1984 play "Hurlyburly" by David Rabe.
Screenplay: Adapted by David Rabe.
Plot: About the intersecting lives of several Hollywood players and wannabes. Specifically, a group of actors and their casting agents try to find a direction in their lives while coming to terms with their personal problems and relationship conflicts.
Release Date (US): 12/25/1998.
Runtime: 2h 2m.
Rating: R.

Hurlyburly is a 1998 independent comedy-drama film. Directed by Anthony Drazan, the movie is based on the 1984 play Hurlyburly by David Rabe, who also adapted the screenplay. The film explores the intersecting lives

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“Hollywood players navigate personal crises and relationship conflicts in this 1998 independent comedy-drama.”

Reasons to watch
  • Adapted for the screen by original playwright David Rabe
  • Features an ensemble cast of Hollywood professionals
  • Explores the intersection of personal and professional life in the industry
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  • The film's focus on interpersonal conflict and character study may feel slow-paced to some viewers

Watch it if you enjoy character-driven independent cinema that explores the complexities of life in the entertainment industry.

The film is rated R and maintains a tone consistent with a character-focused comedy-drama with a two-hour and two-minute runtime.

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Streaming availability for Hurlyburly can be checked via platforms like The Movie Database or Plex.

Is Hurlyburly worth watching?

The film is a notable independent production for those interested in character-driven dramas and adaptations of David Rabe's work.

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Hurlyburly has a total runtime of two hours and two minutes.

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Hurlyburly is a feature-length independent film released in 1998.

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