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Those Lips, Those Eyes

  • 1980
  • R
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
352
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Tom Hulce, Frank Langella, and Glynnis O'Connor in Those Lips, Those Eyes (1980)
ComedyRomance

Stagestruck adolescent learns about love the hard way while interning in Cleveland summer stock during the early '50's.Stagestruck adolescent learns about love the hard way while interning in Cleveland summer stock during the early '50's.Stagestruck adolescent learns about love the hard way while interning in Cleveland summer stock during the early '50's.

  • Director
    • Michael Pressman
  • Writer
    • David Shaber
  • Stars
    • Frank Langella
    • Glynnis O'Connor
    • Tom Hulce
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    352
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael Pressman
    • Writer
      • David Shaber
    • Stars
      • Frank Langella
      • Glynnis O'Connor
      • Tom Hulce
    • 10User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    Frank Langella
    Frank Langella
    • Harry Crystal
    Glynnis O'Connor
    Glynnis O'Connor
    • Ramona
    Tom Hulce
    Tom Hulce
    • Artie Shoemaker
    • (as Thomas Hulce)
    Jerry Stiller
    Jerry Stiller
    • Mr. Shoemaker
    Herbert Berghof
    Herbert Berghof
    • Dr. Julius Fuldauer
    Kevin McCarthy
    Kevin McCarthy
    • Mickey Bellinger
    Joseph Maher
    Joseph Maher
    • Fibby Geyer
    George Morfogen
    George Morfogen
    • Sherman Sprat
    Marshall Colt
    Marshall Colt
    • Cooky
    Anthony Mannino
    • D'Angeli
    Rose Arrick
    • Mrs. Shoemaker
    William Robertson
    • Mr. Henry
    Steve Levitt
    • Westervelt
    Randy Stumpf
    Randy Stumpf
    • Loomis
    Mark Keyloun
    Mark Keyloun
    • Hlavacek
    Steve Nevil
    Steve Nevil
    • Stage Manager
    David Adams
    • Sanford
    Cheryl Armstrong
    • Wanda Dubois
    • Director
      • Michael Pressman
    • Writer
      • David Shaber
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    10dsh7227

    You must see this movie!

    The warmest, most engaging movie of its genre, Those Lips, Those Eyes, made me smile and cry as it reminded me of the work it takes to pursue a dream and the pain of disappointment. Hulce and Langella are superb and the story seems to write itself. A brilliant screenplay by David Shaber (one of my favorites! - see The Warriors and Nighthawks for more...) and beautiful sets filmed on location (I think) at the actual summer theater in which the story takes place. You can't see this movie and not want to drop everything and get into the theater! Please check this video out if you can find it.
    stuhh2001

    a part of the theatre, gone forever

    It's understandable that one reviewer called the show scenes in the movie,"musicals", and Hollywood did make screen musicals of them. But they are excerpts from the genre of operetta. This was a pre 1940 style of "light comic" music drama, originating in Europe, at the turn of the century. Among the leading composers were Franz Lehar, and Victor Herbert. The cast had to have operatic voices, and sing, not talk the song a la Rex Harrison in "My Fair Lady". Of course in direct rebutal, to what I just said, Frank Langella, a non singing actor, sings "Someday", in a sotto voce (soft) style a la Perry Como. If someone says, "Summerstock, and operetta", and you go, "Huh?", this is not the movie for you, which is why about seven people saw it. This was summer live musical theatre, where youngsters with stars in their eyes, and pros who were never superstars, performed operetta classics in local theatres all over the country, like "The Merry Widow", "Rose Marie", and "The Desert Song". The plots are corny and ludicrous....but the songs...."Someday", "One Alone", "One Kiss", make me cry, because I remember how long ago it was when I first heard them and their beauty captures me more and more. Frank Langella is wonderful, as the romantic male lead in all the shows, who you know is not going to make it to stardom. Glynnis O'Connor, as the ingenue who breaks Tom Hulce's heart is impressive, and to show what an unstable field showbiz is, imdb has no credits for her from 98 to 02. I think Tom Hulce is a highly underrated actor. There's something so endearing about him, but the great roles don't seem to be offered to him today. I own this film and I've watched it over and over. As the pros say, "highly recommended".
    10JaneByronDean

    They Just Don't Make Movies Like This Anymore!

    "Who do you dream of? Hoot Gibson ... Howdy Doody? I'm talking about the *theater*!" [Harry Crystal]

    Nothing beats a great stage show ... nothing! And Harry Crystal lives that belief. A stage actor still waiting for his big break, Harry brings the magic of live theater to a small town and to Artie Shoemaker (TOM HULCE) ... a young man who has big dreams (but just didn't know it until he met Harry).

    With scenes and songs from many of America's classic musicals ... Those Lips, Those Eyes conveys both the ups and downs of the people that, for 2 hours, take us to a fantasy land, but who manage to keep that magic alive in their hearts all day long!

    Like Artie ... once you've seen Those Lips, Those Eyes ... "You're hooked, kid!" [Harry Crystal]
    7matthewssilverhammer

    Made me wanna join a repertory theater

    This entertaining teen dramedy is a rare thing: a movie about show business that's an argument for the nobility of "normalcy". A pre-mumblecore indie that has many of that genre's pluses (naturalism, relatable emotions, clear goals) without its big minus: bad / no written dialogue. Hulce nails the wide-eyed naivete, but Langella is the scene-stealer; ridiculous, wise, unhinged, egotistical, & fragile. With a great ending, it's a solid little forgotten 80s sleeper that surpasses its amateurish moments.
    6atlasmb

    An Average Film With Some Good Actors

    Released in 1980, "Those Lips, Those Eyes" is a film I missed seeing at the time. In fact, I don't even remember it being in theaters, despite the fact that I went to many films around that time and I thought I had seen all of Glynnis O'Connor's films of that era. Either it was not promoted well or I gleaned from reviews that it was a real dud.

    Having recently watched it, however, I find it is not without its charms. Written by David Shaber--who also wrote the screenplay for "The Warriors"--the film is a coming of age story about a young man who is studying pre-med in Ohio when he is exposed to the world of live theater.

    Artie Shoemaker (Tom Hulce) knows nothing of the theater world when he takes a summer job handling props and scenery for a regional outdoor theater. As many who are exposed to the peculiar charms of the stage, Artie is enchanted. The male lead of the summer season is Harry Crystal--played by stage star Frank Langella. Harry seems like a guy who has it all together and is on top of the world. But Artie has much to learn.

    During the summer, Artie learns about the magic, the dreams, the drama, and the heartbreak that accompany life onstage and backstage. He falls for a dancer, Ramona (Glynnis O'Connor), who personifies the illusions of love and the theater. He decides to drop our of school and become a playwright.

    The film was shot at a Cleveland Heights outdoor theater venue and it feels genuine to the theater experience. The actors perform well, even if their parts are not too demanding. Four years after this film, Tom Hulce--also a stage star--will play the lead role in the amazing film "Amadeus".

    This film's greatest allure for me is the roster of notable actors. Hulce, O'Connor and Langella did not appear in relatively many films between them, given the visibility of their careers around the time of this film.

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    • Trivia
      "The Red Mill" was a famous operetta composed by Victor ("Babes In Toyland") Herbert. It was later filmed as a silent movie starring Marion Davies in 1927.
    • Goofs
      When Artie and his father are driving in the truck, discussing Artie's future, passing trees are reflected on the windshield. At the end of the conversation, a street light is reflected that did not exist in 1951 (the setting of the movie).
    • Quotes

      Harry Crystal: There's one thing you learn in this business, and you keep on learning it: There's always a bigger agent, there's always a better part, and there's always a prettier girl.

    • Connections
      Featured in TCM Guest Programmer: 15 Fan Programmers (2009)

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    • Release date
      • August 15, 1980 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Deine Lippen, deine Augen
    • Filming locations
      • Cleveland Heights, Ohio, USA
    • Production company
      • Herb Jaffe
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $804,713
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $63,766
      • Aug 17, 1980
    • Gross worldwide
      • $804,713
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 45m(105 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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