Scent of a Woman 1992
“Frank Slade has a plan. It includes a weekend of fast cars, the tango, high living and a loaded forty five. And Charlie is coming along for the ride.”
What is Scent of a Woman?
The film is a story about a young student who takes a job to earn money. Charlie Simms, the student, is from a poor family and needs the money to travel home for a holiday.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1992
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 156 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 23, 1992
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Universal Pictures, City Light Films
- Budget
- $31,000,000
- Revenue
- $134,100,000
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Overview
The film is a story about a young student who takes a job to earn money. Charlie Simms, the student, is from a poor family and needs the money to travel home for a holiday. He accepts a job caring for a retired U.S. Army officer, Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade, over the Thanksgiving holiday. Lieutenant Colonel Slade lives with his niece and her family.
Should you watch it?
“A poor prep school student takes a holiday job looking after a cantankerous retired army officer.”
- features a compelling character study of a retired army officer
- showcases an unlikely relationship over a holiday weekend
- the central character is notably mean, angry, and sarcastic
- deals with heavy and self-pitying themes
Watch it if you enjoy dramatic stories about unlikely companions navigating a transformative weekend.
The film carries a drama genre classification and contains mature, cantankerous character dynamics.
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Frequently asked questions
When was the 1992 film Scent of a Woman released in the US?
It was released on 12/23/1992.
What is the runtime of Scent of a Woman?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 36 minutes.
What does Charlie Simms do for money?
Charlie takes a job over Thanksgiving looking after a retired U.S. Army officer to earn money for his flight home to Gresham, Oregon.
Who is Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade?
He is a retired U.S. Army officer who is a cantankerous, mean, angry, and sarcastic middle-aged man living with his niece and her family.
Is there an earlier version of Scent of a Woman?
Yes, there is a 1974 Italian film of the same name directed by Dino Risi.