Matinee (1993) Drama Comedy
Matinee (1993) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 8.10/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.9/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 9.3/10
Matinee Plot Synopsis:
A showman introduces a small coastal town to a unique movie experience and capitalises on the Cuban Missile crisis hysteria with a kitschy horror extravaganza combining film effects, stage props and actors in rubber suits in this salute to the B-movie.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A small-time film promoter releases a kitschy horror film during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Tagline: Lawrence Woolsey presents the end of civilization as we know it. Make that... Proudly Presents!
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Matinee Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1993 (more 1993 movies)
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Matinee Release Dates Blu-ray CE: Jan 09, 2018
Writers: Charles S. Haas, Jerico Stone
Producers: Michael Finnell, Pat Kehoe
Editors: Marshall Harvey
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Matinee (1993) Cast (Click to Expand)
Matinee Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| John Goodman | ... | Lawrence Woolsey |
| Cathy Moriarty | ... | Ruth Corday / Carole |
| Simon Fenton | ... | Gene Loomis |
| Omri Katz | ... | Stan |
| Lisa Jakub | ... | Sandra |
| Kellie Martin | ... | Sherry |
| Jesse Lee Soffer | ... | Dennis Loomis (as Jesse Lee) |
| Lucinda Jenney | ... | Anne Loomis |
| James Villemaire | ... | Harvey Starkweather |
| Robert Picardo | ... | Howard the Theater Manager |
| Jesse White | ... | Mr. Spector |
| Dick Miller | ... | Herb Denning |
| John Sayles | ... | Bob |
| David Clennon | ... | Jack |
| Lucy Butler | ... | Rhonda |
| Georgie Cranford | ... | Dwight |
| Nick Bronson | ... | Andy |
| Cory Barlog | ... | Stan''s Friend |
| George Carson | ... | Stan''s Friend |
| Joe Gonzalez | ... | Stan''s Friend |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- John Goodman (b. June 20, 1952) – Lawrence Woolsey
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 1½" (1.87 m)
Also known as: Karl Mundt - Cathy Moriarty (b. November 29, 1960) – Ruth Corday / Carole
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Cathy Moriarty-Gentile - Simon Fenton – Gene Loomis
- Omri Katz (b. May 30, 1976) – Stan
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Lisa Jakub (b. December 27, 1978) – Sandra
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Kellie Martin (b. October 16, 1975) – Sherry
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m)
Also known as: Kelly Martin - Jesse Lee Soffer (b. April 23, 1984) – Dennis Loomis (as Jesse Lee)
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Jesse Lee | Jesse Soffer - Lucinda Jenney (b. April 23, 1954) – Anne Loomis
Sign: Taurus
Also known as: Lucinda Jenny - James Villemaire (b. April 25, 1966) – Harvey Starkweather
Sign: Taurus
Also known as: James J. Villemaire - Robert Picardo (b. October 27, 1953) – Howard the Theater Manager
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Bob Picardo | Robert Piccardo - Jesse White, as Mr. Spector, passed away at age 80 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Cagey Calhoun | Jessie White | Jess White - Dick Miller, as Herb Denning, passed away at age 90 in Toluca Lake, California, USA.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Richard Miller - John Sayles (b. September 28, 1950) – Bob
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m) - David Clennon (b. May 10, 1943) – Jack
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Dave Clennon - Lucy Butler – Rhonda
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