Amateur
"Accountancy, Murder, Amnesia, Torture, Ecstasy, Understanding, Redemption"
Originally released in 1994. Amateur is a crime/comedy film. directed by Hal Hartley.
Starring Isabelle Huppert, Martin Donovan, and Elina Löwensohn
Synopsis
A man wakes up in an alley, bleeding and with no memory of who he is. He stumbles into a coffee shop and is befriended by a charitable ex-nun who is failing in her attempts to write marketable pornography.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 5, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (102 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Isabelle Huppert
as Isabelle
Martin Donovan
as Thomas Ludens
Elina Löwensohn
as Sofia Ludens
Damian Young
as Edward, Jaque's Accountant
Chuck Montgomery
as Jan, Jaque's Goon
Dave Simonds
as Kurt, Jaque's Goon
Pamela Stewart
as Officer Patsy Melville
Erica Gimpel
as Irate Woman
Jan Leslie Harding
as Waitress
Terry Alexander
as Frank, the Cook
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- UGC
- American Playhouse
- La Sept Cinéma
- Channel Four Films
- Zenith Entertainment
- True Fiction Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amateur about?
A man wakes up in an alley, bleeding and with no memory of who he is. He stumbles into a coffee shop and is befriended by a charitable ex-nun who is failing in her attempts to write marketable porn...
Who directed Amateur?
Amateur was directed by Hal Hartley.
How long is Amateur?
Amateur has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Amateur released?
Amateur was released on August 5, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Amateur?
The main cast of Amateur includes Isabelle Huppert, Martin Donovan, Elina Löwensohn, Damian Young, Chuck Montgomery.
Is Amateur worth watching?
Amateur has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 102 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.