The Allnighter
“Who says you can't do it all in one night?”
Synopsis
Molly, Val and Gina are graduating college, but on their final night, frustrations are aired. Molly is still looking for real love and Val is beginning to doubt if that is what she has found. Gina is too busy videotaping everything to really notice. When the final party at Pacifica College kicks off, things do not go exactly as planned.
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The Allnighter (1987) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-05-10
Top Cast
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Susanna Hoffs
Molly
Dedee Pfeiffer
Val
Joan Cusack
Gina
James Shanta
Killer
John Terlesky
C.J.
Pam Grier
Sargeant McLeish
Phillip Brock
Brad
Kaaren Lee
Connie Alvarez
Michael Ontkean
Mickey Leroi
Janelle Brady
Mary Lou
Meshach Taylor
Hotel Detective Philip
Will Seltzer
Hotel Detective Ted
Denise Dumont
Julie
Mary Petrie
Anna
Kelly Lynn Gitter
Nancy
Todd Field
Bellhop
Bradford Bancroft
Bartender Joe
Danyi Deats
Junkie
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tamar Simon Hoffs
- Screenplay & Story
- Tamar Simon Hoffs, M.L. Kessler
- Original Score
- Charles Bernstein
- Original Title
- The Allnighter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Aurora
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tamar Simon Hoffs
Tamar Simon Hoffs, M.L. Kessler
Charles Bernstein
Joseph D. Urbanczyk
Dan M. Rich
James L. Stewart, Tamar Simon Hoffs
Department Leadership Roster
Tamar Simon Hoffs
Director
Tamar Simon Hoffs
Writer
M.L. Kessler
Writer
Christopher Doyle
Stunt Coordinator
Charles Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Dan M. Rich
Editor
Joseph D. Urbanczyk
Director of Photography
Cynthia Sowder
Production Design
Tamar Simon Hoffs
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Allnighter
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What is The Allnighter about?
Molly, Val and Gina are graduating college, but on their final night, frustrations are aired. Molly is still looking for real love and Val is beginning to doubt if that is what she has found. Gina is too busy videotaping everything to really notice. When the final party at Pacifica College kicks off, things do not go exactly as planned.
Who directed The Allnighter?
The Allnighter was directed by Tamar Simon Hoffs.
Who stars in The Allnighter?
The principal cast of The Allnighter includes Susanna Hoffs, Dedee Pfeiffer, Joan Cusack, James Shanta, John Terlesky.
When was The Allnighter released and how long is it?
The Allnighter was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Allnighter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Allnighter was composed by Charles Bernstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Allnighter?
The Allnighter holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).