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Permanent Midnight
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Permanent Midnight

1998-09-16 · 88 min · ★ 5.9

Drama

Juggling increasing career success and a growing heroin habit, a television comedy writer attempts to go down a path of improvement.

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Directors
David Veloz
Production companies
Artisan Entertainment, JD Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 1,166,199

Top Cast

Ben StillerBen StillerJerry Stahl
Elizabeth HurleyElizabeth HurleySandra
Maria BelloMaria BelloKitty
Owen WilsonOwen WilsonNicky
Lourdes BenedictoLourdes BenedictoVola
Peter GreenePeter GreeneGus
Cheryl LaddCheryl LaddPamela Verlaine
Fred WillardFred WillardCraig Ziffer
Charles FleischerCharles FleischerAllen from Mr. Chompers
Janeane GarofaloJaneane GarofaloJana Farmer
Connie NielsenConnie NielsenDagmar
Sandra OhSandra OhFriend
Jerry StahlJerry StahlDr. Murphy
Jay PaulsonJay PaulsonPhoenix Punk
Spencer GarrettSpencer GarrettBrad / Tim from Mr. Chompers
Chauncey LeopardiChauncey LeopardiJerry at 16
Mary ThompsonGrandma White
Liz TorresLiz TorresDita
Douglas SpainDouglas SpainMiguel
Scott WilliamsonGary Warren

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