The Roommate
Synopsis
Set in 1952, this tells of two young men who are polar opposites being assigned to the same dorm room at Northwestern University.
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The Roommate (1984) bar scene
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-07
Top Cast
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Lance Guest
Orson Zeigler
Larry Neumann Jr.
Greg Dawson
John Cameron Mitchell
Calvin Fitch
Elaine Wilkes
Barbara
Deanna Dunagan
Mrs. Zeigler
Barry Miller
Henry 'Hub' Palamountain
Melissa Ford
Emily
Laurie McEathron
Couples at Drive-in
John Mueller
Couples at Drive-in
Tracy Griffith
Couples at Drive-in
Jeffrey Hutchinson
Couples at Drive-in
David Bachman
Corky Silverstein
Elliot Banen
Paul Koshland
Tom Greene
Charles Carter
Orbert Davis
Jonathan Young
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 20, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nell Cox
- Screenplay & Story
- John Updike, Neal Miller
- Original Score
- Alan Barcus
- Original Title
- The Roommate
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Rubicon Film Productions Ltd., American Playhouse
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nell Cox
John Updike, Neal Miller
Alan Barcus
Jeffrey Jur
Marc Miller, Nicholas C. Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Nell Cox
Director
Alan Barcus
Original Music Composer
Jeffrey Jur
Director of Photography
Marc Miller
Editor
Nicholas C. Smith
Editor
Emily Erickson
Costume Design
Neal Miller
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Roommate
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What is The Roommate about?
Set in 1952, this tells of two young men who are polar opposites being assigned to the same dorm room at Northwestern University.
Who directed The Roommate?
The Roommate was directed by Nell Cox.
Who stars in The Roommate?
The principal cast of The Roommate includes Lance Guest, Larry Neumann Jr., John Cameron Mitchell, Elaine Wilkes, Deanna Dunagan.
When was The Roommate released and how long is it?
The Roommate was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Roommate?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Roommate was composed by Alan Barcus.
Is The Roommate based on a book or true story?
The Roommate is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Updike".