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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.

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Chicago International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

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

Director

Larry Hankin

Screenplay & Story

Larry Hankin

Original Score & Music

Murphy Dunne

Director of Photography

Harry Mathias

Film Editing

Harry Mathias, Larry Hankin

Producers

Larry Hankin, Jay Zuckerman, Harry Mathias

Department Leadership Roster

Larry Hankin

Larry Hankin

Director

Larry Hankin

Larry Hankin

Writer

Harry Mathias

Editor

Larry Hankin

Larry Hankin

Producer

Dick Ziker

Stunt Coordinator

Murphy Dunne

Murphy Dunne

Original Music Composer

Larry Hankin

Larry Hankin

Editor

Jay Zuckerman

Producer

Harry Mathias

Producer

Harry Mathias

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Solly’s Diner.

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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.