The Center of the World
Synopsis
A couple checks into a suite in Las Vegas. In flashbacks we see that he's a computer whiz on the verge of becoming a dot.com millionaire, she's a lap dancer at a club. He's depressed, withdrawing from work, missing meetings with investors. He wants a connection, so he offers her $10,000 to spend three nights with him in Vegas, and she accepts with conditions. Is mutual attraction stirring?
Top Cast
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Molly Parker
Florence
Peter Sarsgaard
Richard Longman
Carla Gugino
Jerri
Shane Edelman
Porter
Karry Brown
Lap Dancer
Alisha Klass
Pandora Stripper
Mel Gorham
Roxanne
Lisa Newlan
Porn Site Woman
Jason McCabe
Pete
Travis Miljan
Dog Owner
Jerry Sherman
Old Man
Pat Morita
Taxi Driver
Balthazar Getty
Brian Pivano
Robert Lefkowitz
Motel Manager
John Lombardo
Gondolier
Kathy Florez
Maid
Ian Gomez
Delivery Man
Ron Nicolosi
Coffee Shop Worker (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 19, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wayne Wang
- Screenplay & Story
- Ellen Benjamin Wong
- Original Title
- The Center of the World
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Redeemable Features, Artisan Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wayne Wang
Ellen Benjamin Wong, Siri Hustvedt, Paul Auster, Wayne Wang, Miranda July
Mauro Fiore
Lee Percy
Wayne Wang, Ira Deutchman, Peter Newman, Greg Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
Wayne Wang
Director
Wayne Wang
Producer
Sophie de Rakoff
Costume Design
Mauro Fiore
Director of Photography
Peter Newman
Producer
Ellen Benjamin Wong
Screenplay
Dan Schmit
Visual Effects Supervisor
Lee Percy
Editor
Donald Graham Burt
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Center of the World
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What is The Center of the World about?
A couple checks into a suite in Las Vegas. In flashbacks we see that he's a computer whiz on the verge of becoming a dot.com millionaire, she's a lap dancer at a club. He's depressed, withdrawing from work, missing meetings with investors. He wants a connection, so he offers her $10,000 to spend three nights with him in Vegas, and she accepts with conditions. Is mutual attraction stirring?
Who directed The Center of the World?
The Center of the World was directed by Wayne Wang.
Who stars in The Center of the World?
The principal cast of The Center of the World includes Molly Parker, Peter Sarsgaard, Carla Gugino, Shane Edelman, Karry Brown.
When was The Center of the World released and how long is it?
The Center of the World was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.