The debut film of director Gus Van Sant, this independent, low-budget comedy-drama based on an autobiographical novel by Walt Curtis was produced on black-and-white 16 mm film for only $25,000. Tim Streeter stars as Walt, the manager of a seedy liquor store in Portland, OR. Walt, who is gay, has fallen desperately in love with Johnny (Doug Cooeyate), a teenage illegal Mexican immigrant who doesn't speak English. Although Johnny is utterly unaffected by Walt's attentions, the boy does agree to sleep with his suitor for $25, ...
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The debut film of director Gus Van Sant, this independent, low-budget comedy-drama based on an autobiographical novel by Walt Curtis was produced on black-and-white 16 mm film for only $25,000. Tim Streeter stars as Walt, the manager of a seedy liquor store in Portland, OR. Walt, who is gay, has fallen desperately in love with Johnny (Doug Cooeyate), a teenage illegal Mexican immigrant who doesn't speak English. Although Johnny is utterly unaffected by Walt's attentions, the boy does agree to sleep with his suitor for $25, but Walt can't come up with the cash. Introduced to Walt's sister Betty (Nyla McCarthy), it becomes clear that Johnny prefers her romantic company. Walt settles for Johnny's best friend Roberto Pepper (Ray Monge), becoming the boys' protector and patron, teaching them how to drive and trying to learn Spanish, despite their cruel indifference toward him. After Roberto is killed by the police, however, Johnny disappears and Betty moves to Alaska to become an exotic dancer, leaving a broken-hearted, lonely, but none the wiser Walt behind. Despite the fact that Mala Noche (1987) was a hit on the festival circuit, even winning Best Independent Film from the Los Angeles Film Critics Association, it was released theatrically only after the success of Van Sant's next film, Drugstore Cowboy (1989). Karl Williams, Rovi
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Fair. Size: 0x7x5; Ex-library item. It may have stickers on the disc artwork and case. Case see-through plastic is trimmed at the spine leaving the covers loose. We fully expect this to work fine, but it is sold untested. Priority shipping available on this item. **NO international shipping.
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Don Chambers, George Conner, Marty Christiansen, Eric Pedersen, Robert Lee Pitchlynn, Sam Downey, Nyla McCarthy, Ray Monge,... Very good. 1985 Run time: 78. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Tim Streeter, Doug Cooeyate, Ray Monge, Sam Downey, Eric Pedersen. Good in good packaging. Language: English. Run time: 75 mins. Aspect ratio: 1.33: 1. Originally released: 1986. (B061124CD UPC #715515026123) MOVIE WITHDRAWN FROM THE LIBRARY IS WITH LIBRARY S LOGO. This sale is for a (set of 1 disc). There are no visible Scratches. The case is in good condition. The case is in good condition. The top cover is in good condition. The top cover tab s is in good condition okay. The disc-holding tab is good condition. The pamphlet is not including and no marking or damaging on this disc.
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Tim Streeter, Ray Monge, Doug Cooeyate, Sam Downey, Nyla McCarthy. New. 1986 Run time: 78. Buy with confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed! Delivery Confirmation included for all orders in the US.
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