The Last Producer (2000)
The Last Producer (2000), directed by Burt Reynolds, starring Burt Reynolds and Lauren Holly.
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$50,000...5 Days...and 1 Last Chance!
Synopsis
An old-time mogul struggles to reenter the club where power and money make the rules.
- Nick McLeanCinematography
- Burt ReynoldsDirector
- Jennifer Jean CacavasEditing
- Tod FeuermanEditing
About the film
The Last Producer is a 2000 American drama film directed by and starring Burt Reynolds. It also featured Sean Astin, Ann-Margret, Lauren Holly, Rod Steiger, and Benjamin Bratt. It was also referred to as The Final Hit in final packaging and promotional materials. It is the final film to be directed by Reynolds before his death in 2018.
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The Last Producer is a 2000 American drama film directed by and starring Burt Reynolds. It also featured Sean Astin, Ann-Margret, Lauren Holly, Rod Steiger, and Benjamin Bratt. It was also referred to as The Final Hit in final packaging and promotional materials. It is the final film to be directed by Reynolds before his death in 2018.
Plot
Sonny Wexler is an aging, washed-up, veteran film producer with a pill-popping wife. In his heyday, Sonny produced an Oscar nominated movie, but now he finds he's a "has been" in a Hollywood that's been taken over by a younger generation, personified by studio executive Damon Black and foreign investors.
Knowing that he is soon going to die or be forgotten, he decides to wager all his strength in one last movie, something for which he can be remembered. His chance comes in the form of a brilliant screenplay optioned from a promising young writer. But when Black undercuts the deal and eases Sonny out, Sonny has seventy-two hours to come up with enough money to purchase the script for himself. In desperation, he turns to the mafia to borrow the $50,000 he needs.
Cast
Production
The film was financed by the Kushner Locke Company.
Filming started May 1999.
Home media
The film was released on home video in Iceland and Argentina in 2000 before airing on television in the U.S. in 2001. It was later re-titled The Last Hit for its U.S. home video release.
References
External links
The Last Producer at IMDb
The Last Producer at Rotten Tomatoes
Review of film at Variety
Text from The Last Producer on Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Producer
Trivia
- It premiered on August 22, 2000, a Tuesday.
- It runs 1h29 — a typical feature length.
- This film's quiz has 13 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- StudiosLP Productions Inc., Bigel / Mailer Films
- CountriesUnited States
- LanguagesEnglish
- StatusReleased
More about this film
Set in
- Los Angeles
Cast
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Burt Reynolds
Sonny Wexler -
Lauren Holly
Frances Chadway -
Benjamin Bratt
Damon Black -
Charles Durning
Syd Wolf -
Ann-Margret
Mira Wexler -
Robert Costanzo
Moogian -
Greg Germann
Rueben Tallridge -
Sean Astin
Bo Pomerantz -
Robert Goulet
Henry Moore -
Rod Steiger
Sheri Ganse -
Leslie Bega
Restaurant Manager (as Leslie Rae Bega) -
Shelley Berman
Poker Player -
Angie Dickinson
Poker Player -
Arthur Darbinyan
Nidal -
James Farentino
Poker Player -
David Atkinson
Studio Guard -
Kim Chase
Teddy -
Erin Gray
Dee Freeman - Jayson Kane Maitre D'
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Charles Lanyer
Biderman
Quiz about this movie
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O Peso da Vitória
6.0
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Imperdoável
7.4
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Sonhos Imperiais
6.5
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Gracie Drama from the 2000s
6.2
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Strange Weather
5.9
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The Safety of Objects Drama from the 2000s
6.5
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Linha Reta
6.2
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Recuperando a Esperança
6.2
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Teia de Mentiras
6.4
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Colisão
5.8
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O Assassino Perfeito
7.0
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A Adolescente
7.0
Crew
- Nick McLean Cinematography
- Burt Reynolds Director
- Jennifer Jean Cacavas Editing
- Tod Feuerman Editing
- Daniel Bigel Producer
- Michael Mailer Producer
- Vincent Cirrincione Producer
- Peter Manning Robinson Original music
- Clyde Hayes Writer
Questions about this film
What is The Last Producer about?
The Last Producer: An old-time mogul struggles to reenter the club where power and money make the rules.
Who directed The Last Producer?
The Last Producer was directed by Burt Reynolds in 2000.
Who stars in The Last Producer?
The cast of The Last Producer includes Burt Reynolds, Lauren Holly, Benjamin Bratt, Charles Durning and Ann-Margret.
How long is The Last Producer?
The Last Producer runs for 89 minutes, or 1h29.
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