Memories of Me

Memories of Me

Abbie Polin never told anyone the terrible secret about his father... he's alive and well and living in Hollywood.

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Release Date

9/28/1988

Runtime

103 mins

Overview

After a heart attack, Abbie Polin (Crystal), a New York doctor, goes to Los Angeles to see his father, Abe (King), who works in Hollywood as the "king of the extras." Their relationship has been strained for several years. Lisa, the romantic interest in Abbie's life, bonds with Abe, who gets along famously with everyone but his son. Abe begins having memory loss and eventually is diagnosed with a brain aneurysm. He and his son grow closer in time and, before it's too late, Abbie tries to get Abe a speaking role in a film.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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A warm, humane comedy-drama about a son reconnecting with his charming, aging father in Hollywood, racing against time to bridge years of distance before it's too late.

Mood

BittersweetWistfulHopeful

Themes

FamilyMortalityIdentity

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Steady

Look

Naturalistic

Structure

Linear

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