The Neon Ceiling
Synopsis
A housewife and her teenage daughter, fleeing their boring lives, stop in a diner in the California desert. She runs up against the diner's owner, a gruff, beer-drinking artist whose life's work is the neon sculptures he collects and attaches to the ceiling.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Pierson
- Screenplay & Story
- Carol Sobieski
- Original Score
- Billy Goldenberg
- Original Title
- The Neon Ceiling
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Universal Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Pierson
Carol Sobieski, Howard Rodman
Billy Goldenberg
Edward Rosson
Robert F. Shugrue
William Sackheim
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Pierson
Director
Carol Sobieski
Screenplay
Howard Rodman
Writer
William Sackheim
Producer
Billy Goldenberg
Original Music Composer
Edward Rosson
Director of Photography
Robert F. Shugrue
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Neon Ceiling
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What is The Neon Ceiling about?
A housewife and her teenage daughter, fleeing their boring lives, stop in a diner in the California desert. She runs up against the diner's owner, a gruff, beer-drinking artist whose life's work is the neon sculptures he collects and attaches to the ceiling.
Who directed The Neon Ceiling?
The Neon Ceiling was directed by Frank Pierson.
Who stars in The Neon Ceiling?
The principal cast of The Neon Ceiling includes Gig Young, Lee Grant, Denise Nickerson, Herb Edelman, William Smithers.
When was The Neon Ceiling released and how long is it?
The Neon Ceiling was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Neon Ceiling?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Neon Ceiling was composed by Billy Goldenberg.