Bad Timing

Bad Timing

1982 · 24 min · Drama, Adventure, Family, Comedy

Nancy Savoca’s second student film follows two twelve-year olds, Bobby (Joey D’Arelli) and Denise (Kelly Cinnante) who run away to Hollywood. They land at an open mic night in a New Jersey bar where Bobby’s aunt and uncle (once aspiring actors) lay out the realities of life as a working actor. The film was inspired by performers Savoca met while making her first student film, most notably William DaPrato. Filled with wry humor and quiet revelations about the pursuit of artistic dreams, Bad Timing also features Marianne Leone and the on-screen debut of future Academy Award winner Chris Cooper.

Directed by Nancy Savoca · Written by Nancy Savoca

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Kelly Cinnante Denise
Marianne Leone Cooper Carol
Chris Cooper Eddie
Dale Carman Comedian Scott Oliver
Joey D'Arelli Bobby
Danny Fasolino Emcee
Marta Fensore Denise's Mother
Tom Lemme Heckler
Mary Portser Singer Julie Dey
Louise Salis Denise's Mother (voice)
Carla Wynn Waitress

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