Suddenly, life was more than French fries, gravy, and girls.
Set in 1959, Diner shows how five young men resist their adulthood and seek refuge in their beloved Diner. The mundane, childish, and titillating details of their lives are shared. But the golden moments pass, and the men shoulder their responsibilities, leaving the Diner behind.
Beth Schreiber
The film's tagline is: "Suddenly, life was more than French fries, gravy, and girls."
With a budget of $5.0M, the film grossed $14.1M — a profit of $9.1M (182% ROI).
The runtime is 110 minutes (1h 50m).
The film was directed by Barry Levinson.
The screenplay was written by Barry Levinson.
The score was composed by Bruce Brody.
Cinematography was handled by Peter Sova.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0083833.
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Diner
Released
R
English
United States of America
$5,000,000
$14,100,000
