The Moderns
"Paris, 1926... there was nothing more modern."
Originally released in 1988. The Moderns is a comedy/drama film. directed by Alan Rudolph. With a runtime of 2h 6m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Keith Carradine, Linda Fiorentino, and Wallace Shawn
Synopsis
Nick Hart is a struggling American artist who lives amongst the expatriate community in 1920s Paris. He spends most of his time drinking and socializing in local café's and pestering gallery owner Libby Valentin to sell his paintings. He becomes involved in a plot by wealthy art patroness Nathalie de Ville to forge three paintings. This leads to several run-ins with American rubber magnate Bertram Stone, who happens to be married to Hart's ex-wife Rachel.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 15, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
2h 6m
126 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (31 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Keith Carradine
as Nick Hart
Linda Fiorentino
as Rachel Stone
Wallace Shawn
as Oiseau
Geneviève Bujold
as Libby Valentin
Geraldine Chaplin
as Nathalie de Ville
Kevin J. O'Connor
as Hemingway
John Lone
as Bertram Stone
Charlélie Couture
as L'Evidence
Elsa Raven
as Gertrude Stein
Ali Giron
as Alice B. Toklas
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Nelson Entertainment
- Alive Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Moderns about?
Nick Hart is a struggling American artist who lives amongst the expatriate community in 1920s Paris. He spends most of his time drinking and socializing in local café's and pestering gallery owner...
Who directed The Moderns?
The Moderns was directed by Alan Rudolph.
How long is The Moderns?
The Moderns has a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes (126 minutes total).
When was The Moderns released?
The Moderns was released on April 15, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Moderns?
The main cast of The Moderns includes Keith Carradine, Linda Fiorentino, Wallace Shawn, Geneviève Bujold, Geraldine Chaplin.