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After tragedy strikes, a young woman finds hope and love through the lens of a photographer.

NIGHTS IN WHITE SATIN

1987 · 1h 37m · R · Drama / Romance · IMDB TMDB

A made-for-video Cinderella story about the growing love between a fashion photographer and a young model whose boyfriend has just been murdered.

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What is Nights in White Satin about?

Nights in White Satin is a 1987 American drama-romance film directed by Michael Barnard about a young woman, Lisa, who, after her friend's murder, finds herself living on the streets of L.A. until a fashion photographer offers her a second chance at life and love.

Programmer's Pick

This is the L.A. fairy tale where the ball gown is lingerie and the pumpkin is a limousine. A mix of indie grit and glossy photo shoots, Nights in White Satin pairs urban hardship with a distinctly 1980s fashion sensibility.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

When Lisa loses her close friend—a social worker—to a drive-by shooting, her world unravels and she ends up homeless in Los Angeles. Enter Walker Jordan, a successful photographer immersed in a new project featuring the city's homeless. He discovers Lisa on the streets and, seeing something unique in her, brings her into his world as his assistant. As Lisa adjusts to her new life inside Jordan’s stylish studio, the two develop a connection that blurs professional and personal boundaries. But with Lisa’s recent trauma and uncertain readiness for new affection, the stakes of their budding romance remain delicately poised. It’s a made-for-video Cinderella story set against the contrasting backdrops of hardship and high art.

Details & Specs

Director
Michael Barnard
Writer
William Kronick
Release
1987
Runtime
1h 37m
Genres
Drama, Romance

Why Cult

Cinderella on Skid Row

A modern twist on the Cinderella story, where the rescue comes from a camera-wielding prince and the setting is the streets of L.A.

Photographer Meets Muse

The film explores the dynamic between a successful fashion photographer and a homeless woman who becomes both his assistant and inspiration.

Urban 1980s Glamour

From stylish studios to gritty streets, the film serves up a very 1980s brand of romance and visual flair.

Indie Bathing Scenes

Expect moments of sensuality, including bathing, lingerie, and undressing, all woven into the storyline.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Nights in White Satin released? +

Nights in White Satin was released in 1987.

Who directed Nights in White Satin? +

Michael Barnard directed Nights in White Satin.

How long is Nights in White Satin? +

Nights in White Satin has a runtime of 97 minutes.

What genre is Nights in White Satin? +

Nights in White Satin is a drama and romance film.

Where can I watch Nights in White Satin? +

Nights in White Satin is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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