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The Center of the World (2001)

18 88 min  -  Drama | Romance  -   18 May 2001 (Italy)
5.9
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A couple checks into a suite in Las Vegas. In flashbacks we see that he's a computer whiz on the verge of becoming a dot.com millionaire... See full summary »

Director:

Wayne Wang

Writers:

Wayne Wang (story), Miranda July (story), and 3 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Shane Edelman ...
Porter
Peter Sarsgaard ...
Richard Longman
Molly Parker ...
Florence
Karry Brown Karry Brown ...
Lap Dancer
Alisha Klass Alisha Klass ...
Pandora Stripper
Mel Gorham Mel Gorham ...
Roxanne
Lisa Newlan Lisa Newlan ...
Porn Site Woman
Jason McCabe Jason McCabe ...
Pete (as Jason Mccabe Calacanis)
Travis Miljan Travis Miljan ...
Dog Owner
Jerry Sherman Jerry Sherman ...
Old Man
Carla Gugino ...
Jerri
Pat Morita ...
Taxi Driver
Balthazar Getty ...
Brian Pivano
Robert Lefkowitz Robert Lefkowitz ...
Motel Manager
John Lombardo John Lombardo ...
Gondolier
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Storyline

A couple checks into a suite in Las Vegas. In flashbacks we see that he's a computer whiz on the verge of becoming a dot.com millionaire, she's a lap dancer at a club. He's depressed, withdrawing from work, missing meetings with investors. He wants a connection, so he offers her $10,000 to spend three nights with him in Vegas, and she accepts with conditions: four hours per night of erotic play, and no penetration. During the days in Vegas, they get to know each other, have fun, meet a friend of hers; at night, at least after the first night, things seem to get complicated. Is mutual attraction stirring? Will they play by their rules? Can it be about more than money? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Dancer | Money | Flashback | Millionaire | Computer  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(Italy) See more »

Also Known As:

The Centre of the World See more »

Filming Locations:

Santa Clarita, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$67,809 (USA) (22 April 2001) (7 Screens)

Gross:

$1,096,037 (USA) (15 July 2001)
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: When Jerri is yelling at Florence in the hotel room, the crew and equipment are reflected in the mirror. See more »

Quotes

[About Richard's gift of $2000.]
Jerri: What planet is he from?
Florence: I'm still trying to figure that out.
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Connections

Featured in Indie Sex: Extremes (2007) See more »

Soundtracks

"Mean Flower"
Performed by Joe Henry
Courtesy of Mammoth Records See more »