Summaries

Alex and Elliot an unlikely pair connect to write a film about a New York cop working undercover as a fashion model.

Alex Andero feels stuck washing dishes in his family's trattoria in New York City. He wants to write screenplays, and he has a great idea. Trouble is, he's not much with a typewriter; so, when his cousin calls and says a producer likes the idea and wants a script, Alex swallows his homophobia and asks for help from Elliot Springer, a talented writer who's an insecure, gay, Jewish nebbish. Elliot doesn't want the job, but Alex sets him up with Joey, a good-looking actor who works in the cafe. Elliot and Joey are soon getting it on, the script is slowly emerging, and Alex is discovering the beauty of Gwen, a woman in his writing class. Then, ego and greed threaten the partnership.—<[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • new york city
  • gay
  • jewish
  • cafe
  • reference to barbie the doll
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance
Release date Apr 16, 1999
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United States
Language English Hebrew
Filming locations Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Production companies Mirador Films

Box office

Budget $1200000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 48m
Color Color
Aspect ratio

Synopsis

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