Late for Dinner
“Sometimes you can be gone forever and still make it back in time.”
Synopsis
Two young men, one in need of medical attention, are cryogenically frozen in the early 1960s. The two are preoccupied with the fact that the police are pursuing them to realise what they are doing. The next thing they know is that they are in a strange new world (thirty years on).
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Late for Dinner (1991) VHS Trailer
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Top Cast
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Peter Berg
Frank Lovegren
Brian Wimmer
Willie Husband
Marcia Gay Harden
Joy Husband
Cassy Friel
Little Jessica Husband
Peter Gallagher
Bob Freeman
Ross Malinger
Little Donald Freeman
Luce Rains
Duane Gardener (as Steven Schwartz-Hartley)
Janeane Garofalo
Counter Girl
Bo Brundin
Dr. Dan Chilblains
John Prosky
Officer Tom Bostich
Donald Hotton
Dr. Chris Underwood
Kyle Secor
Leland Shakes
Pat Finn-Lee
Susan
Colleen Flynn
Jessica Husband
Richard Steinmetz
Donald Freeman
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 20, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- W.D. Richter
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Andrus
- Original Score
- David Mansfield
- Original Title
- Late for Dinner
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- New Line Cinema, Castle Rock Entertainment, Granite Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
W.D. Richter
Mark Andrus
David Mansfield
Peter Sova
Richard Chew, Robert Leighton
W.D. Richter, Dan Lupovitz
Department Leadership Roster
W.D. Richter
Director
Mark Andrus
Writer
W.D. Richter
Producer
Richard Chew
Editor
Dan Lupovitz
Producer
Robert Leighton
Editor
Peter Sova
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Late for Dinner
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What is Late for Dinner about?
Two young men, one in need of medical attention, are cryogenically frozen in the early 1960s. The two are preoccupied with the fact that the police are pursuing them to realise what they are doing. The next thing they know is that they are in a strange new world (thirty years on).
Who directed Late for Dinner?
Late for Dinner was directed by W.D. Richter.
Who stars in Late for Dinner?
The principal cast of Late for Dinner includes Peter Berg, Brian Wimmer, Marcia Gay Harden, Cassy Friel, Peter Gallagher.
When was Late for Dinner released and how long is it?
Late for Dinner was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Late for Dinner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Late for Dinner was composed by David Mansfield.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Late for Dinner?
Late for Dinner holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).