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Release Year1988
Runtime0h 13m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes2
DirectorGreg Mottola
WritersGreg Mottola
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsSwingin' in the Painter's Room
About Swingin' in the Painter's Room
The film is a comedy about a young New York artist full of himself who is at a party, at his home, in his studio bedroom, to celebrate his next and first exhibition in a gallery. The film focuses on envious friends, infidelity, a kleptomaniac and a large painting by Frank Sinatra. Shot in a single take, Greg set out to stage the movements of the actors and the camera so that the viewer would not be aware of the absence of editing.
Directed by Greg Mottola, Swingin' in the Painter's Room leans on a strong ensemble — Andy Brown, Allison Parisi, Jeff Beach — 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 comedy titles of 1988.
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