- Diner (film)
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Diner 
Theatrical release posterDirected by Barry Levinson Produced by Jerry Weintraub Written by Barry Levinson Starring Music by Bruce Brody
Ivan KralCinematography Peter Sova Editing by Stu Linder Distributed by MGM Release date(s) March 5, 1982 Running time 110 minutes Country United States Language English Budget $5 million Box office $14,099,953 (United States)[1] Diner is a 1982 comedy-drama film written and directed by Barry Levinson. Levinson's screen directing debut, Diner is the first in his "Baltimore films", which also include the subsequent Tin Men, Avalon and Liberty Heights.
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Plot
Set in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1959, Diner tells the story of a group of male high school friends, now in their twenties, who reunite for the wedding of one of their group. The title refers to the Fells Point Diner, the group's late-night hangout. The semi-autobiographical film explores the changing relationships among these friends as they become adults through what is mostly a series of vignettes rather than a traditional narrative. Levinson encouraged improvisation among his cast to capture naturalistic camaraderie.
Cast
- Steve Guttenberg as Edward "Eddie" Simmons
- Daniel Stern as Laurence "Shrevie" Schreiber
- Mickey Rourke as Robert "Boogie" Sheftell
- Kevin Bacon as Timothy "Fen" Fenwick Jr.
- Tim Daly as William "Billy" Howard
- Ellen Barkin as Beth Schreiber
- Paul Reiser as Modell
- Kathryn Dowling as Barbara
- Michael Tucker as Bagel
- Jessica James as Mrs Simmons
- Colette Blonigan as Carol Heathrow
- Kelle Kipp as Diane
- Clement Fowler as Mr Simmons
- Claudia Cron as Jane Chisholm
Adaptations
The film inspired a 1983 CBS television pilot written and directed by Levinson. Mike Binder starred as Eddie, Paul Reiser returned as Modell, Michael Madsen took over as Boogie and James Spader was Fenwick.
A Broadway musical version of Diner is set to open in Fall 2012. The musical's book will be written by Levinson and Sheryl Crow will write the songs.[2]
Crew
- Costume Design: Gloria Gresham
Reception
The film maintains a 96 percent score at Rotten Tomatoes.[3] It was ranked No. 57 by the American Film Institute's 100 Years, 100 Laughs list. Levinson also received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay.
References
- ^ "Diner (1982) - Weekend Box Office Results". Box Office Mojo. http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=weekend&id=diner.htm. Retrieved 2009-05-19.
- ^ Fleming, M. "Barry Levinson Books ‘Diner’ For Broadway Bow, Sheryl Crow To Write Music." Deadline.com (September 20, 2011)
- ^ http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/diner/
External links
Films directed by Barry Levinson 1980s Diner (1982) • The Natural (1984) • Young Sherlock Holmes (1985) • Tin Men (1987) • Good Morning, Vietnam (1987) • Rain Man (1988)1990s Avalon (1990) • Bugsy (1991) • Toys (1992) • Jimmy Hollywood (1994) • Disclosure (1994) • Sleepers (1996) • Wag the Dog (1997) • Sphere (1998) • Liberty Heights (1999)2000s An Everlasting Piece (2000) • Bandits (2001) • Envy (2004) • Man of the Year (2006) • What Just Happened (2008)2010s You Don't Know Jack (2010) • Gotti (2013)AFI's 100 Years...100 Laughs 1–10 11–20 The Producers • A Night at the Opera • Young Frankenstein • Bringing Up Baby • The Philadelphia Story • Singin' in the Rain • The Odd Couple • The General • His Girl Friday • The Apartment
21–30 31–40 41–50 51–60 The Seven Year Itch • Ninotchka • Arthur • The Miracle of Morgan's Creek • The Lady Eve • Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein • Diner • It's a Gift • A Day at the Races • Topper
61–70 What's Up, Doc? • Sherlock, Jr. • Beverly Hills Cop • Broadcast News • Horse Feathers • Take the Money and Run • Mrs. Doubtfire • The Awful Truth • Bananas • Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
71–80 Caddyshack • Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House • Monkey Business • Nine to Five • She Done Him Wrong • Victor Victoria • The Palm Beach Story • Road to Morocco • The Freshman • Sleeper
81–90 91–100 The Heartbreak Kid • Ball of Fire • Fargo • Auntie Mame • Silver Streak • Sons of the Desert • Bull Durham • The Court Jester • The Nutty Professor • Good Morning, Vietnam
Categories:- English-language films
- American comedy films
- Culture of Baltimore, Maryland
- 1982 films
- American comedy-drama films
- Films set in the 1950s
- American coming-of-age films
- Films directed by Barry Levinson
- Directorial debut films
- 1980s comedy films
- Films set in Baltimore, Maryland
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