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Smooth Talk

5.9

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Original title

Smooth Talk

Year

1985

Running time

92 min.

Country

United States

Director

Joyce Chopra

Screenwriter

Tom Cole, Joyce Carol Oates. Story: Joyce Carol Oates

Cast

Music

Russ Kunkel, George Massenburg, Bill Payne

Cinematography

James Glennon

Producer

Co-production United States-United Kingdom;

American Playhouse, Goldcrest Films, Nepenthe Productions, Palmyra Films

Genre

Drama. Romance. Thriller | Serial Killers. Teen/coming-of-age

Synopsis

Based on the short story, "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been", by Joyce Carol Oates, this film chronicles a 15-year-old girl, Connie's, sexual awakening in the Northern California suburbs. Her experimentations begin to get out of hand when the mysterious Arnold Friend takes an interest in her.

Awards: 1986: Sundance Film Festival: Jury Prize

1985: Independent Spirit Awards: 5 Nominations including Best Film

1985: Los Angeles Film Critics Association: New Generation Award (Dern)

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Smooth Talk

1985

Joyce Chopra

5.9

(229)