Nancy Savoca’s second student film follows two twelve-year olds, Bobby (Joey D’Arelli) and Denise (Kelly Cinnante) who run away to Hollywood. They land at an open mic night in a New Jersey bar where Bobby’s aunt and uncle (once aspiring actors) lay out the realities of life as a working actor. The film was inspired by performers Savoca met while making her first student film, most notably William DaPrato. Filled with wry humor and quiet revelations about the pursuit of artistic dreams, Bad Timing also features Marianne Leone and the on-screen debut of future Academy Award winner Chris Cooper.
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11 people
Kelly Cinnante
Denise
Known for
Mortal Thoughts
Marianne Leone Cooper
Carol
Known for
The Sopranos
Joy
Chris Cooper
Eddie
Known for
The Bourne Identity
11.22.63
Dale Carman
Comedian Scott Oliver
Known for
Dogfight
Joey D'Arelli
Bobby
Also in
Renata
Danny Fasolino
Emcee
No other roles listed
Marta Fensore
Denise's Mother
Also in
Household Saints
Tom Lemme
Heckler
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Mary Portser
Singer Julie Dey
Known for
The Italian Job
Slums of Beverly Hills
Louise Salis
Denise's Mother (voice)
No other roles listed
Carla Wynn
Waitress
Known for
The Cleaning Lady
Nancy Savoca Director · Steven Search Cinematographer Seth Gaven Editor
United States release December 31, 1982 · Produced in United States · Production Bogart Films
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New York University (NYU)
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Bogart Films
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United States
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English
Release dates
United States · December 31, 1982
Theatrical
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