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Release Year1989
Runtime0h 12m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
Genres—
Votes4
DirectorDon McGlashan, Harry Sinclair
WritersDon McGlashan, Harry Sinclair
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast4 credited
Also Known AsThe Lounge Bar
About The Lounge Bar
The zenith of Don McGlashan and Harry Sinclair's legendary Front Lawn collaborations, this iconic Kiwi short follows two men and one woman on a rainy night at a deserted bar. Pivoting on amnesia and woven together by music, two timeframes are seamlessly combined and a darkly humorous plot unfolds. The film had a wide international release (Ireland to Norway, Germany to the USA) and was a finalist in the inaugural American Film Festival.
Directed by Don McGlashan, Harry Sinclair, The Lounge Bar leans on a strong ensemble — Harry Sinclair, Harry Sinclair, Don McGlashan — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1989.
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