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Bad Timing
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Bad Timing

1982-12-31 · 24 min · ★ 0.0

Drama · Adventure · Family · Comedy

Nancy Savoca’s second student film follows two twelve-year olds, Bobby (Joey D’Arelli) and Denise (Kelly Cinnante) who run away to Hollywood. They land at an open mic night in a New Jersey bar where Bobby’s aunt and uncle (once aspiring actors) lay out the realities of life as a working actor. The film was inspired by performers Savoca met while making her first student film, most notably William DaPrato. Filled with wry humor and quiet revelations about the pursuit of artistic dreams, Bad Timing also features Marianne Leone and the on-screen debut of future Academy Award winner Chris Cooper.

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Directors
Nancy Savoca
Production companies
New York University (NYU), Bogart Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Kelly CinnanteDenise
Marianne Leone CooperMarianne Leone CooperCarol
Chris CooperChris CooperEddie
Dale CarmanComedian Scott Oliver
Joey D'ArelliBobby
Danny FasolinoEmcee
Marta FensoreDenise's Mother
Tom LemmeHeckler
Mary PortserMary PortserSinger Julie Dey
Louise SalisDenise's Mother (voice)
Carla WynnWaitress

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