''Men'' is a 1997
indie drama film
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written and directed by Zoe Clarke-Williams and starring
Sean Young.
Plot
Thirty-something
chef
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Stella James lives a rather empty life in
New York City
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with her alcoholic friend Teo, a former lover of hers who is now
impotent
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due to his heavy drinking. Because of this Stella has numerous flings with random men, all of them have different personalities and come from different
social economic backgrounds. One day Teo gives her plane ticket to Los Angeles to live without him and give herself a fresh start in a new city. There she gets work in a restaurant run by George Babbington and falls in love with younger photographer Frank.
Cast
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Sean Young as Stella James
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John Heard as George Babbington
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Dylan Walsh as Teo Morrison
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Karen Black
Karen Blanche Black (née Ziegler; July 1, 1939 – August 8, 2013) was an American actress, screenwriter, singer, and songwriter. She rose to prominence for her work in various studio and independent films in the 1970s, frequently portrayi ...
as Alex
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Richard Hillman as Frank
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Beau Starr as Tony, wine taster
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Glenn Shadix
William Glenn Shadix (April 15, 1952 – September 7, 2010) was an American actor and comedian. He was known for his role as Otho in Tim Burton's horror comedy film ''Beetlejuice'' and as the voice of the Mayor of Halloween Town in ''The Nightmare ...
as Neil, poster
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Shawnee Smith
Shawnee Rebecca Smith (born July 3, 1969) is an American actress and singer. She is known for her portrayal of Amanda Young in the Saw (franchise), ''Saw'' franchise (2004–2010), which established her as a "scream queen" and as an influential f ...
as Clara
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Kenneth Moskow
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as Mr. Ehreheart
* Annie Fitzgerald as Mrs. Ehreheart
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Paul Williams as Homeless Man
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Annie McEnroe
Anne McEnroe (born c.1956) is an American actress who had roles in the 1980s and 1990s, including ''Wall Street'' and ''Beetlejuice''. She is married to Edward R. Pressman
Edward Rambach Pressman (April 11, 1943 – January 17, 2023) was an Ame ...
as Annie
References
External links
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1997 drama films
1997 films
American drama films
1990s English-language films
1990s American films
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