The Moderns
“Paris, 1926... there was nothing more modern.”
Synopsis
Nick Hart is a struggling American artist who lives amongst the expatriate community in 1920s Paris. He spends most of his time drinking and socializing in local café's and pestering gallery owner Libby Valentin to sell his paintings. He becomes involved in a plot by wealthy art patroness Nathalie de Ville to forge three paintings. This leads to several run-ins with American rubber magnate Bertram Stone, who happens to be married to Hart's ex-wife Rachel.
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The Moderns [Collector's Edition] - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-09-19
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Keith Carradine
Nick Hart
Linda Fiorentino
Rachel Stone
Wallace Shawn
Oiseau
Geneviève Bujold
Libby Valentin
Geraldine Chaplin
Nathalie de Ville
Kevin J. O'Connor
Hemingway
John Lone
Bertram Stone
Charlélie Couture
L'Evidence
Elsa Raven
Gertrude Stein
Ali Giron
Alice B. Toklas
Gailard Sartain
New York Critic
Michael Wilson
Surrealist Poet
Robert Gould
Blackie
Antonia Dauphin
Babette
Véronique Bellegarde
Laurette
Isabel Serra
Armand
David Stein
Art Critic
Hubert Loiselle
Art Critic
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 15, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Rudolph
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Rudolph, John Bradshaw
- Original Score
- Mark Isham
- Original Title
- The Moderns
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Studios
- Nelson Entertainment, Alive Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Rudolph
Alan Rudolph, John Bradshaw
Mark Isham
Jan Kiesser, Toyomichi Kurita
Scott Brock, Debra T. Smith
David Blocker, Shep Gordon, Carolyn Pfeiffer
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Rudolph
Director
Alan Rudolph
Writer
John Bradshaw
Writer
David Blocker
Producer
Steven Legler
Production Design
Carolyn Pfeiffer
Producer
Mark Isham
Original Music Composer
Scott Brock
Editor
Debra T. Smith
Editor
Greg Walker
Stunt Coordinator
Toyomichi Kurita
Director of Photography
Renée April
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Moderns
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What is The Moderns about?
Nick Hart is a struggling American artist who lives amongst the expatriate community in 1920s Paris. He spends most of his time drinking and socializing in local café's and pestering gallery owner Libby Valentin to sell his paintings. He becomes involved in a plot by wealthy art patroness Nathalie de Ville to forge three paintings. This leads to several run-ins with American rubber magnate Bertram Stone, who happens to be married to Hart's ex-wife Rachel.
Who directed The Moderns?
The Moderns was directed by Alan Rudolph.
Who stars in The Moderns?
The principal cast of The Moderns includes Keith Carradine, Linda Fiorentino, Wallace Shawn, Geneviève Bujold, Geraldine Chaplin.
When was The Moderns released and how long is it?
The Moderns was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for The Moderns?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Moderns was composed by Mark Isham.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Moderns?
The Moderns holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).