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Movie Description
This film, which incorporates the plots of four Damon Runyon stories, takes place in and around a grand New Year's Eve party in 1928. The guests, many of whose lives intertwine during the evening, include Harriet (Julie Hagerty), the rich society doll throwing the bash; the aptly named Feet Samuels (Randy Quaid), who is about to sell those body parts to a doctor; and Hortense (Madonna), the ballsy, money-hungry showgirl Feet has a crush on. There's also "The Brain" (Rutger Hauer), a mob boss with many girlfriends -- who's walking around with a knife in his stomach; Regret (Matt Dillon), so named for his chronic inability to pick a winning racehorse; and many other colorful characters, all of whom will make this one night to remember.
Synopsis
This film, which incorporates the plots of four Damon Runyon stories, takes place in and around a grand New Year's Eve party in 1928. The guests, many of whose lives intertwine during the evening, include Harriet, the rich society doll throwing the bash; the aptly named Feet Samuels, who is about to sell those body parts to a doctor; and Hortense, the ballsy, money-hungry showgirl Feet has a crush on. There's also "The Brain," a mob boss with many girlfriends -- who's walking around with a knife in his stomach; Regret, so named for his chronic inability to pick a winning racehorse; and many other colorful characters, all of whom will make this one night to remember.
Film Notes
This film was director Howard Brookner's directorial debut. He died months before it was released.
Industry Reviews
"...The delights are many....[A] terrific cast..."
USA Today - Tom Green (11/03/1989)
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