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198832mUnited States of America

American Lunch

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Synopsis

A cunning storyteller presents a curious tale of blackmail to two friends invited to lunch. As the story unwinds we realise that the blackmail plot is merely a cover-up for a far more sinister plot involving revenge and murder. This fast-paced, ironic black comedy provides the spectator with a challenging puzzle of events whose meaning always lies just beyond the frameline.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Julian Plunkett Dillon
Screenplay & Story
Julian Plunkett Dillon
Original Score
Adam Morrison
Original Title
American Lunch
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
32m
Production Studios
Apparatus Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Julian Plunkett Dillon

Screenplay & Story

Julian Plunkett Dillon

Original Score & Music

Adam Morrison

Director of Photography

Michael Mayers

Producers

Todd Haynes, Barry Ellsworth, Christine Vachon

Department Leadership Roster

Julian Plunkett Dillon

Director

Julian Plunkett Dillon

Writer

Todd Haynes

Todd Haynes

Producer

Barry Ellsworth

Producer

Christine Vachon

Christine Vachon

Producer

Michael Mayers

Director of Photography

Adam Morrison

Original Music Composer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for American Lunch.

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Frequently Asked Questions About American Lunch

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is American Lunch about?

A cunning storyteller presents a curious tale of blackmail to two friends invited to lunch. As the story unwinds we realise that the blackmail plot is merely a cover-up for a far more sinister plot involving revenge and murder. This fast-paced, ironic black comedy provides the spectator with a challenging puzzle of events whose meaning always lies just beyond the frameline.

Who directed American Lunch?

American Lunch was directed by Julian Plunkett Dillon.

Who stars in American Lunch?

The principal cast of American Lunch includes Not specified.

When was American Lunch released and how long is it?

American Lunch was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 32m.

Who composed the musical score for American Lunch?

The original motion picture soundtrack for American Lunch was composed by Adam Morrison.