Illuminata (1998)
Runtime: 2 hrs
Synopsis: Fans of John Tuturro and those with an unhealthy interest in backstage glimpses will enjoy this farce about a would-be theatrical production in turn-of-the-century New York. Tuturro is the struggling playwright, Christopher Walken is the gay theater critic, and Susan Sarandon is the... Fans of John Tuturro and those with an unhealthy interest in backstage glimpses will enjoy this farce about a would-be theatrical production in turn-of-the-century New York. Tuturro is the struggling playwright, Christopher Walken is the gay theater critic, and Susan Sarandon is the desperate actress of dubious morals. [More]
Genre: Comedies
Starring: John Turturro, Katherine Borowitz, Christopher Walken, Susan Sarandon, Beverly D'Angelo
Screenwriter: Brandon Cole, John Turturro
Producer: John Penotti, John Turturro, John Penotti
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Reviews
Clearly a labor of love, this sophomore effort from Turturro (a better actor than helmer), about fables and foibles of a tightly knit acting troup at turn of the century New York, is structurally messy and unevenly acted; a step fown from his debut Mac
With a streamlined script--and a resulting clearer focus--Illuminata could have been a lot more than what it is
This clever comedy probes the fascinating intersection of love and creativity.


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