Soup for One (film)

"Soup For One" was a 1982 sexually-themed romantic comedy that was directed and written by Jonathan Kaufer and produced by Marvin Worth. The R-rated film was released by Warner Bros. Pictures. Its tagline was "When you're looking for love, you find yourself doing some very funny things."

Although the film wasn't a box office success, mostly due to mixed reviews and the over the top sex scenes (including one involving S/M), it is best remembered for its soundtrack, which was produced by Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards of the group Chic, who performed the title track.

Overview

The movie told the story of Allan, a cable television producer in New York City who is determined to find the perfect woman, and he would even go far as having a description of what she would look like done on an artist sketch. But before he can encounter the girl of his dreams he finds himself encountering a series of disastrous dating roadblocks. And when he does finally meet the woman, whose name is Maria, will it be happily ever after?

The Soundtrack

In addition to "Soup For One" (Pop #80, R&B #14), Chic also performed and produced four other cuts from the soundtrack: "Open Up," "Tavern on the Green," "I Work For A Living," and "Riding." "I Want Your Love" (Pop #7, R&B #5) which is also included, was a 1979 recording. Rodgers and Edwards also wrote and produced three songs for the film, one by Teddy Pendergrass ("Dream Girl"; he performs this in a cameo as a night club singer), another by Sister Sledge ("Let's Go On Vacation") and one for Carly Simon ("Why") (UK #10). Debbie Harry also contributed a song to the soundtrack as well, called "Jump Jump."The album, released on WEA/Mirage Records, remains unreleased on compact disc.

"Main article:" "Soup For One (soundtrack)"

Trivia

* In addition to Pendergrass, another singer, Suzzy Roche of The Roches, also has a cameo.
* The 2000 hit by Modjo, "Lady (Hear Me Tonight)", samples Chic's "Soup For One."
* Carly Simon's "Why" would end up becoming a underground club classic as well as a major hit in Europe.
* In 1990, A Tribe Called Quest sampled the whole instrumental version of "Why" for their hit "Bonita Applebaum".
* Writer/director Jonathan Kaufer was later briefly married to starlet Pia Zadora with whom he fathered a child.

Cast

* Saul Rubinek - Allan
* Marcia Strassman - Maria
* Gerrit Graham - Brian
* Teddy Pendergrass - Night Club Singer
* Richard Libertini - Angelo
* Andrea Martin - Concord Seductress
* Mordecai Lawner - Furniture Salesman
* Lewis J. Stadlen - Allan's Father
* Joanna Merlin - Allan's Mother
* Christine Baranski - Blonde in Bar
* Ellen March - Blind Date
* Maury Chaykin - Dr. Wexler
* Deborah Offner - Girl in Neon Bedroom
* Michael Jeter - Mr. Kelp
* Anna Deavere Smith - Deborah
* Laura Dean - Linda
* Marley Friedman - Zak
* Andrew Friedman - Zak
* Jessica James - Miss Farr
* Kate Lynch - WPCP Receptionist
* Suzzy Roche - Girl #1
* Claudia Cron - Girl #2
* Cheri Jamison - Girl #3
* Hilary Shepard - Girl #4
* Libby Boone - Girl #5
* Catherine Lee Smith - Girl #6
* Marisa Smith - Concord Dental Assistant
* Jaime Tirelli - WPCP Announcer
* Cristina San Juan - WPCP Weathergirl
* James Rebhorn - Lawyer
* Ron Faber - Man with Video Tapes
* Gloria Cromwell - Mrs. Franken
* Thomas Quinn - Police Officer
* Rick Lieberman - Sketch Artist
* Ellie Covan - Concord Registration Woman
* Bo Rucker - Man in Washington Sq. Park
* Jack Chandler - Stoned Cameraman
* Michael Pearlman - Young Allan
* Lauren Sautner - Young Rhonda
* Karen Werner - Receptionist
* Maggie Wheeler - Nurse
* Max Gulak - Italian Waiter
* William Cuellar - Chief Running Brook
* Mitchell Jason - Judge
* Sherrie Bender - Topless Girl at Door
* Kim Chan - Harold the Cook
* Linda Ray - Sally in Pool
* Lisa Parker - A Girl in Pool
* Merwin Goldsmith - Mr. Blum
* Olivia K. Le'Aauanae - Fire Knife Dancer
* Victor Truro - Man at Cellmates
* Anthony Cesare - Man at River Cafe
* Marvin Beck - Wedding Guest (uncredited)
* Jennifer Delora - Girl at Bar (uncredited)

External links

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