Bum Rap
Synopsis
Paul Colson is a New York cabdriver and struggling actor. When he learns that he has about three days left to live due to a rare blood disorder, he goes through all five stages of loss and grief in a darkly comedic way.
Top Cast
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Craig Wasson
Paul Colson
Blanche Baker
Lisa DuSoir
Al Lewis
Mr. Wolfstadt
Anita Gillette
Drunk Woman
Frances Fisher
Phyllis
Anne Carlisle
Grace
Joe Franklin
Himself
Ron Parady
Dr. Stanton
Stephen De Fluiter
Man in Tuxedo
Jim Downey
Steg
Irving Metzman
Tommy
Eddie Mekka
Sammy
Leslie Shenkel
Fred
Barton Heyman
Dad
Augusta Dabney
Mon
Brooke Alexander
Pizza Girl
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Danny Irom
- Screenplay & Story
- Danny Irom
- Original Score
- Robert Kessler, Ethan Neuburg
- Original Title
- Bum Rap
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Danny Irom
Danny Irom
Robert Kessler, Ethan Neuburg
Kevin A. Lombard
Michael Berenbaum
Danny Irom, Jon Kilik, Mindy Schneider, Eric Seidman
Department Leadership Roster
Danny Irom
Producer
Danny Irom
Writer
Michael Berenbaum
Editor
Lyn Pinezich
Production Design
Danny Irom
Director
Robert Kessler
Original Music Composer
Ethan Neuburg
Original Music Composer
Kevin A. Lombard
Director of Photography
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IMDb Archive
BD Release: 1986-1990
Movies released in 4K Blu-ray format - 1986-1990
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bum Rap
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bum Rap about?
Paul Colson is a New York cabdriver and struggling actor. When he learns that he has about three days left to live due to a rare blood disorder, he goes through all five stages of loss and grief in a darkly comedic way.
Who directed Bum Rap?
Bum Rap was directed by Danny Irom.
Who stars in Bum Rap?
The principal cast of Bum Rap includes Craig Wasson, Blanche Baker, Al Lewis, Anita Gillette, Frances Fisher.
When was Bum Rap released and how long is it?
Bum Rap was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Bum Rap?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bum Rap was composed by Robert Kessler, Ethan Neuburg.