Hollywood ambition meets indie grit as love and filmmaking intertwine.
STRANGERS KISS
A story of broken hearts and Hollywood dreams.
To help his actress girlfriend regain her confidence a Hollywood bigshot bankrolls a small budget film being made by a first-time producer and director pair. Despite the hand-to-mouth way it has to be made the film starts to come good, as does the off-set relationship between the actress and her unknown male lead.
When Hollywood needs a reboot, sometimes it has to finance its own.
Strangers Kiss serves up a meta-Hollywood drama where the behind-the-scenes chaos is as compelling as the romance blossoming between its leads. With Peter Coyote steering the ship as a supportive industry insider and Victoria Tennant navigating the emotional minefield of a comeback, this film keeps its lens sharply focused on the messy, heartfelt business of movie-making.
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Strangers Kiss is a 1983 American drama film directed by Matthew Chapman about a Hollywood bigshot who finances a low-budget film to help his actress girlfriend regain her confidence, with the shoot sparking both creative and romantic developments.
- Director
- Matthew Chapman
- Writers
- Blaine Novak, Matthew Chapman
- Release
- 1983
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Drama
Why Cult
A film about making a film, Strangers Kiss offers a peek into the struggles of indie production and the egos that fuel it.
Watch as real-life chemistry simmers between an actress fighting for her career and her unknown male lead.
Peter Coyote brings gravitas to the role of Stanley, the Director, anchoring the film’s behind-the-scenes drama.
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What is Strangers Kiss about? +
Strangers Kiss follows a Hollywood bigshot who bankrolls an indie film to help his girlfriend, an actress, regain her confidence, leading to unexpected turns in both the film and their personal lives.
When was Strangers Kiss released? +
Strangers Kiss was released in 1983.
Who directed Strangers Kiss? +
Matthew Chapman directed Strangers Kiss.
How long is Strangers Kiss? +
Strangers Kiss has a runtime of 94 minutes.
What genre is Strangers Kiss? +
Strangers Kiss is a drama.
Where can I watch Strangers Kiss? +
Strangers Kiss is available to stream on SassyFlix.