Soup for One is a 1982 American sex comedy film directed and written by Jonathan Kaufer and produced by Marvin Worth. While the film was a box office failure (mostly due to mixed reviews over its gratuitous 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.

Soup for One
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Jonathan Kaufer
Written by	Jonathan Kaufer
Produced by	Marvin Worth
Starring	Saul Rubinek Marcia Strassman Gerrit Graham
Cinematography	Fred Schuler
Edited by	David Rawlins
Music by	Nile Rodgers Bernard Edwards Johnny Mandel
Distributed by	Warner Bros.
Release date	April 30, 1982 (1982-04-30)
Running time	84 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Plot

Allan, a cable television producer in New York City, is determined to find the perfect woman, and he would even go so 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. He finally meets Maria, who seems to be his perfect woman, and tries to make the relationship work.

Cast

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

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 contributed a song to the soundtrack as well, called "Jump Jump". The album, released on WEA/Mirage Records, was released in 2015 on compact disc.

External links

• Soup for One at IMDb
• Soup for One at Rotten Tomatoes