Permanent Midnight [New Artwork]

Director: David Veloz David Veloz

Overview

David Veloz made his directorial debut with this drama adapted from the autobiography of comedy writer Jerry Stahl (Ben Stiller), whose $6000-a-week heroin habit had him taking his infant daughter along on his drug runs and doing smack during TV script conferences. Departing detox, Stahl explores memories with survivor Kitty (Maria Bello), who listens patiently to Stahl's flashback. Other women in Stahl's life are his British wife Sandra (Elizabeth Hurley) and his agent Vola (Lourdes Benedicto). For the TV series "Mr. Chompers" (inspired by ALF), Stahl meets with sitcom exec Craig Ziffer (Fred Willard) and puppeteer Allen (Charles Fleischer). For freaky freebasing, Stahl hangs with mumbler Nicky (Owen Wilson) and druggie Gus (Peter Greene). Stahl himself can be seen in a cameo as the methadone clinic doctor. Shown at the 1998 Toronto Film Festival.

Product Details

Release Date:	07/29/2008
UPC:	0012236236306
Original Release:	1998
Rating:	R
Source:	LIONS GATE
Region Code:	1
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language:	English
Time:	1:28:00
Sales rank:	49,552

Special Features

Closed Caption; Director's commentary; Deleted scenes; Theatrical trailer; Production notes; Cast and crew information

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Ben Stiller	Jerry Stahl
Elizabeth Hurley	Sandra
Maria Bello	Kitty
Janeane Garofalo	Jana
Fred Willard	Craig Ziffer
Charles Fleischer	Alien from Mr. Chompers
Liz Torres	Dita
Jerry Stahl	Dr. Murphy
Cheryl Ladd	Pamela
Owen Wilson	Nicky
Peter Greene	Gus
Lourdes Benedicto	Vola
Douglas Spain	Miguel
Jay Paulson	Phoenix Punk
Spencer Garrett	Brad/Tim from Mr. Chompers
Chauncey Leopardi	Jerry at 16
Mary Thompson	Grandma Whittle
Connie Nielsen	Dagmar
Sandra Oh	Friend
Scott Williamson	Gary Warren,Actor
Nancye Ferguson	Nurse
Sam Anderson	Dr. Olsen
Regina Nichols	Scrub Nurse
John Prosky	Cop
Francois Giroday	Peter
Robert Hartburn	Actor
Rosemary McKenna	Actor
Keala Kern	Actor

Technical Credits

David Veloz	Director
Jane Hamsher	Producer
Richard Hicks	Casting
Don Murphy	Producer
Eddie Perez	Stunts
Yalda Yehranian	Executive Producer
Ronnie Yeskel	Casting
Daniel Holliday	Producer
Eric Enroth	Sound/Sound Designer

Scene Index

Disc #1 -- Permanent Midnight
1. Permanent Midnight [3:06]
2. Stud On Smack [3:04]
3. Chucklehead [1:20]
4. Green Card [2:39]
5. Mr. Chompers [2:47]
6. Rewrite [1:58]
7. Cough and Flush [3:12]
8. Diagram of a Scam [3:11]
9. Mom's Mess [:55]
10. Special Occasion [2:38]
11. Can I Stay? [1:13]
12. My Name Is Kitty [1:50]
13. The Charade [1:38]
14. My Connection [2:04]
15. Fantastic Agent [2:34]
16. Rich Civilian Life [2:27]
17. Mr. Chompers Attacks [2:39]
18. Keeping the Habit [2:43]
19. No Such Luck [2:56]
20. Easy to Spot [1:03]
21. Detox [:51]
22. Get Your Tang? [3:10]
23. Breaking the Wall [1:49]
24. Your Business [1:52]
25. I'm Pregnant [2:18]
26. Nina Is Born [1:31]
27. Terrible to Say [3:17]
28. Babysitting [2:29]
29. Looking for Gus [1:59]
30. Finding a Vein [1:51]
31. Arrested [2:24]
32. Visitation [3:59]
33. Kitty Returns [2:10]
34. Good-Bye Again [4:19]
35. Talk Shows [1:48]
36. End Credits [6:11]

Menu

Disc #1 -- Permanent Midnight
   Play Movie
   Scene Index
   Special Features
      Deleted Scenes
         Writing for Hustler
         Benny the Drug Dealer
         Jerry Loses His Friends
         Buying a Muffin
      Audio Features
         Director's Commentary
         5.1 Dolby Digital
      Play Trailer
   Cast & Crew
      Ben Stiller
         Filmography
      Elizabeth Hurley
         Filmography
      Maria Bello
         Filmography
      Janeane Garofalo
         Filmography
      Owen C. Wilson
         Filmography
      Peter Greene
         Filmography
      Director & Screenwriter: David Veloz
         Filmography
      Producers: Jane Hamsher
         Filmography
      Producers: Don Murphy
         Filmography
   Production Notes