
Solly’s Diner
Synopsis
A homeless street character (Larry Hankin) tries to get free food from the night waitress (Ruth Silvera) in Solly's Diner. His plea is interrupted by a desperate business man (Roger Bowen) who pulls a gun and demands all the money in the cash register.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Hankin
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Hankin
- Original Score
- Murphy Dunne
- Original Title
- Solly’s Diner
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Hankin
Larry Hankin
Murphy Dunne
Harry Mathias
Harry Mathias, Larry Hankin
Larry Hankin, Jay Zuckerman, Harry Mathias
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Hankin
Director
Larry Hankin
Writer
Harry Mathias
Editor
Larry Hankin
Producer
Dick Ziker
Stunt Coordinator
Murphy Dunne
Original Music Composer
Larry Hankin
Editor
Jay Zuckerman
Producer
Harry Mathias
Producer
Harry Mathias
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Solly’s Diner
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Solly’s Diner about?
A homeless street character (Larry Hankin) tries to get free food from the night waitress (Ruth Silvera) in Solly's Diner. His plea is interrupted by a desperate business man (Roger Bowen) who pulls a gun and demands all the money in the cash register.
Who directed Solly’s Diner?
Solly’s Diner was directed by Larry Hankin.
Who stars in Solly’s Diner?
The principal cast of Solly’s Diner includes Ruth Silveira, Paul Willson, Larry Hankin, Roger Bowen, Thomas Brunelle.
When was Solly’s Diner released and how long is it?
Solly’s Diner was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Solly’s Diner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Solly’s Diner was composed by Murphy Dunne.
