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Boogie Nights (1997)

18 155 min  -  Drama  -   10 October 1997 (USA)
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The story of a young man's adventures in the Californian pornography industry of the 1970s and 1980s.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Luis Guzmán ...
Maurice TT Rodriguez (as Luis Guzman)
Burt Reynolds ...
Julianne Moore ...
Rico Bueno ...
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John C. Reilly ...
Nicole Ari Parker ...
Don Cheadle ...
Heather Graham ...
Mark Wahlberg ...
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Storyline

Everyone's born with one special thing, and Eddie Adams uses his humongous "asset" to take the world of film pornography by storm. Things get ugly though when success leads to drugs and ruin. Will Dirk clean up and get back on top? Will Amber see her son? Will Rollergirl ever take off her skates?! Written by Film Student Boy <gillease@scf.usc.edu>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

1970s | 1980s | Actor | Porn Industry | High School  | See more »

Taglines:

Everyone has one special thing See more »

Genres:

Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sex scenes with explicit dialogue, nudity, drug use, language and violence See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Ночи в стиле буги See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$15,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$50,168 (USA) (12 October 1997) (2 Screens)

Gross:

$43,101,594 (Worldwide)
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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

In the beginning of the movie when Jack Horner first notices Eddie, there are "stars" in the background. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: In the scene where they are filming in the limousine, which is supposed to be in 1983, the limousine is a 1985 or newer model. See more »

Quotes

Rahad Jackson: Oh, that's Cosmo... he's Chinese.
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Crazy Credits

The title is shown on a movie theater marquee in the opening shot. See more »

Connections

Spoofed in Busty Cops: Protect and Serve! (2009) See more »

Soundtracks

"Livin' Thing"
(1976)
Written by Jeff Lynne
Performed by Electric Light Orchestra
Courtesy of Jet / Epic Records
By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing See more »