Afterglow
“A comedy of tears…”
Synopsis
Lucky Mann is a builder equally handy at repairs and seduction. The latest housewife to succumb to his charms is Marianne, unhappily married to corporate exec Jeffrey. When Jeffrey becomes enraptured by Lucky’s wife Phyllis, the four get caught in a love quadrangle that reignites their marriages.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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AfterglowOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-23
Top Cast
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Nick Nolte
Lucky Mann
Julie Christie
Phyllis Hart
Lara Flynn Boyle
Marianne Byron
Jonny Lee Miller
Jeffrey Byron III
Jay Underwood
Donald Duncan
Genevieve Bissonnette
Cassie
Domini Blythe
Helene Pelletier
Yves Corbeil
Bernard Ornay
Michèle-Barbara Pelletier
Isabel Marino
France Castel
Gloria Marino
Claudia Besso
Monica Bloom
Alan Fawcett
Count Falco / Jack Dana
Ivan Smith
Doctor
Ellen David
Judy the Waitress
Don Jordan
Byron's Concierge
Bill Rowat
Pedro
Cas Anvar
Frederico
David Francis
Falco's Butler
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 26, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Rudolph
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Rudolph
- Original Score
- Mark Isham
- Original Title
- Afterglow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.5M
- Production Studios
- Moonstone Entertainment, Elysian Dreams, Sandcastle 5
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Rudolph
Alan Rudolph
Mark Isham
Toyomichi Kurita
Suzy Elmiger
Robert Altman, Willi Bär, Ernst Etchie Stroh
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Rudolph
Director
Mark Isham
Original Music Composer
Alan Rudolph
Writer
Suzy Elmiger
Editor
François Séguin
Production Design
Toyomichi Kurita
Director of Photography
François Barbeau
Costume Design
David McKeown
Stunt Coordinator
Robert Altman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Afterglow
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Afterglow about?
Lucky Mann is a builder equally handy at repairs and seduction. The latest housewife to succumb to his charms is Marianne, unhappily married to corporate exec Jeffrey. When Jeffrey becomes enraptured by Lucky’s wife Phyllis, the four get caught in a love quadrangle that reignites their marriages.
Who directed Afterglow?
Afterglow was directed by Alan Rudolph.
Who stars in Afterglow?
The principal cast of Afterglow includes Nick Nolte, Julie Christie, Lara Flynn Boyle, Jonny Lee Miller, Jay Underwood.
When was Afterglow released and how long is it?
Afterglow was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
How much did Afterglow make at the box office?
Afterglow grossed $2.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Afterglow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Afterglow was composed by Mark Isham.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Afterglow?
Afterglow holds official age classifications: CA: R; FR: TP; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).