Bad Timing(1982)
Bad Timing Synopsis
Nancy Savoca’s second student film follows two twelve-year olds, Bobby (Joey D’Arelli) and Denise (Kelly Cinnante) who run away to Hollywood. They land at an open mic night in a New Jersey bar where Bobby’s aunt and uncle (once aspiring actors) lay out the realities of life as a working actor. The film was inspired by performers Savoca met while making her first student film, most notably William DaPrato. Filled with wry humor and quiet revelations about the pursuit of artistic dreams, Bad Timing also features Marianne Leone and the on-screen debut of future Academy Award winner Chris Cooper.
Bad Timing (1982) is a drama, adventure, family and comedy film directed by Nancy Savoca, released on December 31, 1982 with a runtime of 24m. It stars Kelly Cinnante, Marianne Leone Cooper, Chris Cooper and Dale Carman. Viewers rate it 0.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Nancy Savoca
- Writers:
- Nancy Savoca
- Producers:
- Richard Guay, Nancy Savoca
- Cinematographer:
- Steven Search
- Production:
- New York University (NYU), Bogart Films
- Status:
- Released
Bad Timing Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Kelly Cinnante
Kelly Cinnante
as Denise
Marianne Leone Cooper
as Carol
Chris Cooper
as Eddie
- Dale Carman
Dale Carman
as Comedian Scott Oliver
- Joey D'Arelli
Joey D'Arelli
as Bobby
- Danny Fasolino
Danny Fasolino
as Emcee
- Marta Fensore
Marta Fensore
as Denise's Mother
- Tom Lemme
Tom Lemme
as Heckler
Mary Portser
as Singer Julie Dey
- Louise Salis
Louise Salis
as Denise's Mother (voice)
- Carla Wynn
Carla Wynn
as Waitress
Key crew
Directed by Nancy Savoca, written by Nancy Savoca, produced by Richard Guay and Nancy Savoca.
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Bad Timing Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 0.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Bad Timing – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bad Timing online?
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Bad Timing (1982) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Bad Timing?
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The main cast of Bad Timing (1982) includes Kelly Cinnante, Marianne Leone Cooper, Chris Cooper, Dale Carman and Joey D'Arelli. The film was directed by Nancy Savoca. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bad Timing released?
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Bad Timing was released on December 31, 1982 and runs for 24m.
Is Bad Timing worth watching?
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Bad Timing (1982) holds an average rating of 0.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.