Dream For an Insomniac


1h 28m 1996

Brief Synopsis

A comic love story about Frankie, an aspiring young actress who lives in a black-and-white world, bouncing between bright romantic idealism and gloomy, defeatist slumps. A caffeine-fueled insomniac, Frankie is on a long-term losing streak: one shot auditions and disappointing dates. But when David S

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Romance
Release Date
1996
Distribution Company
Avalanche Releasing
Location
San Francisco, California, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 28m

Synopsis

A comic love story about Frankie, an aspiring young actress who lives in a black-and-white world, bouncing between bright romantic idealism and gloomy, defeatist slumps. A caffeine-fueled insomniac, Frankie is on a long-term losing streak: one shot auditions and disappointing dates. But when David Shrader applies for a job at Cafe Blue Eyes--the Sinatra-obsessed coffee house where Frankie works--her world is suddenly filled with longing and, quite literally with color. David seems like her perfect match: intellectual, charismatic, and cute. Even Frankie's hard-to-please traditional Italian Uncle Leo approves. However, life is never that simple--David has a girlfriend and Frankie is moving to Los Angeles in 48 hours with her best friend Alliso. With madcap energy and no time to lose, Frankie sets out to convince David that he is her prince.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Romance
Release Date
1996
Distribution Company
Avalanche Releasing
Location
San Francisco, California, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 28m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Limited Release in United States June 19, 1998

Released in United States 1996

Released in United States on Video September 1, 1998

Released in United States Summer June 19, 1998

Shown at San Francisco International Film Festival April 18 - May 6, 1996.

Feature directorial debut for Tiffanie DeBartolo.

Began shooting April 3, 1995.

Completed shooting May 4, 1995.

Released in United States 1996 (Shown at San Francisco International Film Festival April 18 - May 6, 1996.)

Limited Release in United States June 19, 1998

Released in United States Summer June 19, 1998

Released in United States on Video September 1, 1998