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The Pick-up Artist is a 1987 American romantic comedy drama film produced and distributed by 20th Century Fox, written and directed by James Toback, starring Molly Ringwald and Robert Downey Jr. in the lead roles.
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| The Pick-up Artist | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | James Toback |
| Written by | James Toback |
| Produced by | Warren Beatty David Leigh MacLeod |
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| Cinematography | Gordon Willis |
| Edited by | David Bretherton Angelo Corrao |
| Music by | Georges Delerue |
Production company | 20th Century Fox |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
Release date | September 18, 1987 (United States) |
Running time | 81 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $15 million |
| Box office | $13,290,368 |
Synopsis
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Randy Jensen (Ringwald) is a smart, independent tour guide who beats womanizer Jack Jericho (Downey Jr.) at his own game. After a quick fling, her indifference only causes him to become smitten with her.
Randy is too busy for romance, trying to keep her alcoholic gambler father, Flash Jensen (Hopper), out of harm's way. Jack's persistence soon pays off when he offers to help rescue Randy's dad from the mob.
Cast
- Molly Ringwald as Randy Jensen
- Robert Downey Jr. as Jack Jericho
- Dennis Hopper as "Flash" Jensen
- Danny Aiello as Phil Harper
- Mildred Dunnock as Nellie
- Harvey Keitel as Alonzo Scolara
- Bob Gunton as Fernando Portacarrero
- Brian Hamill as Mike
- Tamara Bruno as Karen
- Vanessa L. Williams as Rae, Girl with Dog
- Angie Kempf as Jack's Student
- Polly Draper as Pat, Jack's Colleague
- Victor Argo as Harris
- Frederick Koehler as Richie
- Robert Towne as Stan
- Victoria Jackson as Lulu
- Lorraine Bracco as Carla
- Fred Melamed as George
- Joe Spinell as Eddie
- Daniel Smith as Casino Cashier
- Christine Baranski as Harriet, Woman on Bus
Production
James Toback wrote the film for Warren Beatty who liked the script but was reluctant to play a character driven by his erotic compulsions. Toback then considered Robert De Niro but ultimately decided the role should be played by a younger actor.[1]
The film was at Paramount. Then in 1984 Beatty bought it and set up the production at Fox. Toback says the film was "not even remotely" based on Beatty. "The guy in the script chases after people. Warren always has people chasing after him."[2]
It was Toback's fourth film as director. He says his first three "were all dark movies that ended unhappily. Now I'm taking a vacation from dread and gloom. If you were casting Pick Up Artist 30 years ago you would have wanted Cary Grant and Irene Dunne. No two actors would have been more wrong for my other movies."[2]
Reception
Critical response
The film has gained generally mixed reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes the film holds a 61% rating based on 23 reviews.[3][4][5][6]
Box office
The film opened at number 5 at the US Box Office.[7]
Home media
The film was released on Laser Disc in 1987, then on DVD on December 16, 2003.[8]
References
- James Toback, "A Hollywood Mis-Education", Vanity Fair, March 2014 accessed 10 February 2014
- Hartmetz, Aljean (20 September 1985). "A Russian Director gives a diagnosis". New York Times. p. c8.
- "The Pick-Up Artist (1987)". Rotten Tomatoes.
- Maslin, Janet (1987-09-18). "Movie Review - The Pick Up Artist - Film: 'Pickup Artist,' From James Toback - NYTimes.com". Movies.nytimes.com. Retrieved 2012-09-20.
- Roger Ebert (1987-09-18). "The Pick-Up Artist :: rogerebert.com :: Reviews". Rogerebert.suntimes.com. Retrieved 2012-09-20.
- "'The Pick-Up Artist' (PG-13)". Washingtonpost.com. 1987-09-18. Retrieved 2012-09-20.
- "Weekend Box Office - Los Angeles Times". Articles.latimes.com. 1991-01-08. Retrieved 2012-09-20.
- "The Pick-up Artist DVD Release Date".
External links
- The Pick-up Artist at IMDb
- The Pick-up Artist at Rotten Tomatoes
- The Pick-up Artist at Box Office Mojo
На других языках
- [en] The Pick-up Artist (1987 film)
[ru] Специалист по съёму
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