Bad Timing (1982)

Bad Timing

1982

Drama Adventure Family Comedy

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Director

Nancy Savoca

Cast

Chris Cooper as Eddie

Dale Carman as Comedian Scott Oliver

Danny Fasolino as Emcee

Joey D'Arelli as Bobby

Kelly Cinnante as Denise

Louise Salis as Denise's Mother (voice)

Marianne Leone Cooper as Carol

Marta Fensore as Denise's Mother