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1984

0h 33m

6.0(2 votes)

Drama

Overview

Hal Hartley's senior thesis film from SUNY-Purchase. A young man attempts to leave his Long Island suburb, but is thwarted by a series of absurd obstacles.

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Cast & Crew

8 members

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Ricky Ludwig

Ned

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Leo Gosse

Ned's father

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Janine Eriksen

Ned's sister

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Production

Bob Gosse

Bruce

Bob Gosse

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Karen Sillas

Patsy

Karen Sillas

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George Feaster

Ivan

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Pamela Stewart

Ivan's sister

Pamela Stewart

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David Troup

The boyfriend

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