Aug 22, 2016 often overshadowed by other classic action comedies of the same era, such as lethal weapon and bad boys, 1988s midnight run is an understated, brilliant film. Brain disease, recovery, and being my mothers son weinstein books, 296 pages, index, 8page glossy black. A brutal childhood didnt stop sopranos star joe pantoliano from fulfilling his dream of acting, as he writes in his hot new memoir the cincinatti post us. Back in 1988 when midnight run hit screens, it was a hell of novelty. Joseph peter pantoliano born september 12, 1951 is an american character actor who often plays shady characters, frequently criminals or corrupt individuals early roles include the pimp guido in 1983s risky business, the criminal francis fratelli in 1985s the goonies, and bail bondsman eddie moscone in 1988s midnight run. But it holds up very wellthe only thing that really dates it besides the styling of the cars is the lack of cell phones. Midnight run, dvd, widescreen, dubbed, subtitled, dolby, comedycontemporary, 025192274923. The theatrical trailer for the film shows several scenes which were not included in the final cut. Joseph peter pantoliano born september 12, 1951 is an american actor. Midnight run 1988 was directed by martin brest from a script by george gallo. The duke, played by grodin, went on the run with millions of dollars he took from a chicago mobster youll love what he does with most of the money too. Joseph peter pantoliano born september 12, 1951 is an american character actor who often plays shady characters, frequently criminals or corrupt individuals. The scenes with joe pantoliano and jack kehoe may inspire you to watch repeat viewings of this movie with a box of donuts.
Pantoliano in just about every decent movie worth watching and to top it off we see him. He has more than one hundred movie, tv, and stage credits, and won an emmy award for his work on the sopranos. Midnight run is a 1988 canadianamerican actioncomedy film about an accountant who is chased by bounty hunters, the f. Joe pantoliano list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Walsh must bring mardukas back within five days, or moscone defaults. With more than 100 film, television and stage credits to his name, joseph peter pantoliano is a prolific american character actor who has played many diverse and memorable roles, from guido in risky business 1983 to eddie moscone in midnight run 1988, cosmo renfro in the fugitive 1993, cypher in the matrix 1999 and teddy in memento 2000.
Completely bald, which he uses to his advantage by wearing a panoply of wigs. When his bail bond employer played by joe pantoliano asks him to go get the duke back in 5 days time, jack says no. Joe pantoliano simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Book joe pantoliano for speaking, events and appearances. Mid run movies, independent films, and local film festivals will all have a home at the logan in chicago, il. Midnight run is among the best of the 80s film offerings.
Casino you can either have the money and the hammer or you can walk outta here you cant have both duration. The historic logan theatre offering affordable ticket prices for the great value that families and film buffs alike have come to expect. A panicked young woman rushes to mexico with her reluctant friends in tow to try to. Apr 25, 2012 after all, joey pants writes that midnight run was sigmund freuds favorite pantoliano flick, too. Apr 18, 2016 analyze this did you talk to the man, how should i know, the first thing or the second duration. Both actors shine in this film on their own, but if they didnt have guys like joe pantoliano, john ashton, dennis farina, and yaphet kotto to interact with the movie would have. If theres one adjective that you shouldnt use to describe a character played by joe pantoliano, thickhaired would be it. Midnight run is now 30 years old, which shocks me as i remember seeing this in the theater. In this deeply moving and resourceful memoir, beloved actordirector and new york times bestselling author joe pantoliano takes aim at the stigma attached to what he calls brain disease by. Joe pantolianos new book asylum audio book ralphie. So if he doesnt find duke before friday midnight, he is out of 450,000.
Rent midnight run 1988 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Based on the newberywinning childrens books, this animated film follows a young boy who runs away to an. Often overshadowed by other classic action comedies of the same era, such as lethal weapon and bad boys, 1988s midnight run is an understated. That was the actual experience of joe pantoliano midnight run, risky business, the fugitive, the goonies, memento, the matrix, canvas, the sopranos as he recalls it in his memoir asylum. Sure, deniro had been funny in movies before most notably the painful cringe comedy of king of comedy, but never anything straight. Early roles include the pimp guido in 1983s risky business, the criminal francis fratelli in 1985s the goonies, and bail bondsman eddie moscone in 1988s midnight run. Joe pantoliano has been grappling with clinical depression for over a decade. The duke, played by grodin, went on the run with millions of dollars he took from a. Midnight run widescreen, dubbed, subtitled, dolby on tcm shop. Life story of joe pantoliano with more than 100 film, television and stage credits to his name, joseph peter pantoliano is a prolific american character actor who has played many diverse and memorable roles, from guido in risky business 1983 to eddie moscone in midnight run 1988, cosmo renfro in the fugitive 1993, cypher in the matrix 1999 and teddy in memento 2000. Midnight run also features a series of memorable supporting performances from the likes of yaphet kotto, joe pantoliano and dennis farina, while danny elfmans music, which might seem a bit out of place in the context of the composers more contemporary body of work, nicely accompanies this both literal and emotional journey of the two.
In the the late 1980s early 9os there have been many action buddy comedies beverly hills cop, bad boys and bulletproofand they have all been great. The duke, played by grodin, went on the run with millions of. If you made this movie today walsh would have to lose his cellsmart phone about 10 minutes in. The best movie quotes, movie lines and film phrases by movie quotes. Sounds like just another midnight run a piece of cake in bounty hunter. Given the number of unhinged characters hes played on screen, the news that joe pantoliano has founded a charity devoted to removing the stigma associated with mental illness might provoke a knowing chuckle. About the author joseph peter pantoliano was born in hoboken, new jersey on sept. An acclaimed actor, producer and bestselling author, boasting over 100 film, television, and stage credits, joe pantoliano aka joey pants as he is affectionately known has been revered and honored for his unique and entertaining portrayals. But notwithstanding the organizations name, the founder of no kidding, me too.
Director martin brest, of going in style and beverly hills cop fame, was in charge of midnight run. Unknown click here to add expiration date do you want to keep it forever. Midnight writer an interview with writer george gallo vintage making of featurette. But if i had to say none of them can compare to such a masterpiece as midnight run. Mar 22, 2012 so brett ratner is plotting a sequel to midnight run. A critical and commercial success, the film was followed by the midnight run action pack in 1994, three made. A venerable character actor with memorable parts in the matrix, midnight. Midnight run joe pantoliano joey pants 1988 youtube. Joe pantoliano full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. In this contemporary take on the beloved book series, five best friends launch a babysitting.
Explosive action 8movie collection spill collectors ultimate weapon high voltage midnight heat bull fighter coyote run musketeers forever. Before diagnosed, the actor, widely known as joey pants, would put on his joey facade to be part of the solution, not the problem, for the 15 weeks on a movie set. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. A critical and commercial success, the film was followed by the. Apr 24, 2015 midnight run 1988 was directed by martin brest from a script by george gallo. A sawmill owner and his teenage daughter become tangled in a deadly feud. Yaphet kotto, john ashton, dennis farina, joe pantoliano, and philip baker hall play supporting roles. Contact apb speakers for bio, videos, topics, and to inquire about speaking fees and availability. Midnight run 1988 joe pantoliano as eddie moscone imdb. Published on jan 9, 2011 joe pantoliano joey pants in midnight run 1988 an accountant is chased by bounty hunters, the fbi, and the mafia after jumping bail. Analyze this did you talk to the man, how should i know, the first thing or the second duration. A great ride that entertains and impresses, midnight run is a mustsee. He has also played captain conrad howard in the bad boys trilogy and ralph cifaretto during seasons 34 of the sopranos references.
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