No Picnic
Synopsis
Down-and-out jukebox operator Macabee Cohn wanders the cheap tenements, dive bars, and derelict streets of the East Village in search of a mysterious woman in a striped dress.
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NO PICNIC (Official Trailer)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-04-03
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David Brisbin
Mac
Myoshin
Shipe
Anne D'Agnillo
Anne
Luis Guzmán
Arroyo
Richard Hell
Irate Tenant
Steve Buscemi
Dead Pimp
Ryan Cutrona
Live Pimp
Clare Bauman
The Fan
David Murray Jaffe
Big Pig Manager
Judith Malina
Chandler
Rock and Roll Porter
Lerode Tayken
Bobby Bradol
Josefa Muladre
Kathy Bradol
Elaine Olesker
Mother
Craig Smith
86 Club Patron
Carl Fredericks
The Head Honcho
Lizzie Olesker
Polka Dot
Catherine Jones
One Night Stand
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 12, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Hartman
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Hartman
- Original Score
- Ned Sublette
- Original Title
- No Picnic
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Films Charas, Great Jones Film Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Hartman
Philip Hartman
Ned Sublette
Peter Hutton
Grace Tankersley
Doris Kornish, Chris Sievernich
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Hartman
Director
Doris Kornish
Producer
Peter Hutton
Director of Photography
Philip Hartman
Writer
Grace Tankersley
Editor
Ned Sublette
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About No Picnic
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What is No Picnic about?
Down-and-out jukebox operator Macabee Cohn wanders the cheap tenements, dive bars, and derelict streets of the East Village in search of a mysterious woman in a striped dress.
Who directed No Picnic?
No Picnic was directed by Philip Hartman.
Who stars in No Picnic?
The principal cast of No Picnic includes David Brisbin, Myoshin, Anne D'Agnillo, Luis Guzmán, Richard Hell.
When was No Picnic released and how long is it?
No Picnic was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for No Picnic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for No Picnic was composed by Ned Sublette.
What is the age rating and content advisory for No Picnic?
No Picnic holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).