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Amateur

19941h 45mHal Hartley

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"Accountancy, Murder, Amnesia, Torture, Ecstasy, Understanding, Redemption"

A man wakes up in an alley, bleeding and with no memory of who he is. He stumbles into a coffee shop and is befriended by a charitable ex-nun who is failing in her attempts to write marketable pornography.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Amateur (1994) about?

A man wakes up in an alley, bleeding and with no memory of who he is. He stumbles into a coffee shop and is befriended by a charitable ex-nun who is failing in her attempts to write marketable pornography.

Who stars in Amateur?

Amateur stars Isabelle Huppert (Isabelle), Martin Donovan (Thomas Ludens), Elina Löwensohn (Sofia Ludens), Damian Young (Edward, Jaque's Accountant), Chuck Montgomery (Jan, Jaque's Goon). The film was directed by Hal Hartley.

How long is Amateur?

Amateur has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1994.

Where can I watch Amateur?

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