The Neon Ceiling(1971)
The Neon Ceiling Synopsis
A housewife and her teenage daughter, fleeing their boring lives, stop in a diner in the California desert. She runs up against the diner's owner, a gruff, beer-drinking artist whose life's work is the neon sculptures he collects and attaches to the ceiling.
The Neon Ceiling (1971) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Frank Pierson, released on February 8, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Gig Young, Lee Grant, Denise Nickerson and Herb Edelman. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Pierson
- Writers:
- Carol Sobieski, Carol Sobieski, Howard Rodman
- Producers:
- William Sackheim
- Cinematographer:
- Edward Rosson
- Composer:
- Billy Goldenberg
- Production:
- Universal Television
- Status:
- Released
The Neon Ceiling Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gig Young
as Jones
Lee Grant
as Carrie Miller
Denise Nickerson
as Paula Miller
Herb Edelman
as Harry
William Smithers
as Doctor Miller
- Robert Pratt
Robert Pratt
as Ferris Wheel Man
James McEachin
as Highway Patrolman
Key crew
Directed by Frank Pierson, written by Carol Sobieski, Carol Sobieski and Howard Rodman, produced by William Sackheim.
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The Neon Ceiling Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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Who stars in The Neon Ceiling?
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The main cast of The Neon Ceiling (1971) includes Gig Young, Lee Grant, Denise Nickerson, Herb Edelman and William Smithers. The film was directed by Frank Pierson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Neon Ceiling released?
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The Neon Ceiling was released on February 8, 1971 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Neon Ceiling worth watching?
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The Neon Ceiling (1971) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.