Seize the Day 1986
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Topic: Film "Seize the Day" (1986). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1986
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 9, 1986
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Learning in Focus
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.0/10 from 28 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~93 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Learning in Focus
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Topic: Film "Seize the Day" (1986).
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Title: Seize the Day.
Year: 1986.
Genre: Drama (American drama film).
Director: Fielder Cook.
Cast: Robin Williams, Jerry Stiller, Joseph Wiseman.
Based on: Novel of the same name by Saul Bellow.
Plot: Tommy Wilhelm is a salesman. He is an honest, hard-working guy who has lost his job and his girlfriend. He heads to New York to pick up the pieces of his life, having left part of his sanity behind. He is caught in a downward spiral. He must face the father who never really understood him while trying to balance his newly precarious existence.
Runtime: 1h 33m.
Release date (US): 05/01/1987.
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Seize the Day is a 1986 American drama film
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“A gripping exploration of drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Seize the Day worth watching?
Seize the Day holds a community rating of 5.0/10 based on 28 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Seize the Day and when was it released?
Seize the Day is a feature film with a runtime of 93 minutes. It was released in 1986. Release status: Released.
Who directed Seize the Day?
Seize the Day was directed by Fielder Cook.
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