Amateur(1994)
Accountancy, Murder, Amnesia, Torture, Ecstasy, Understanding, Redemption
Amateur Synopsis
A man wakes up in an alley, bleeding and with no memory of who he is. He stumbles into a coffee shop and is befriended by a charitable ex-nun who is failing in her attempts to write marketable pornography.
Amateur (1994) is a crime, comedy and drama film directed by Hal Hartley, released on August 5, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Isabelle Huppert, Martin Donovan, Elina Löwensohn and Damian Young. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 111 ratings.
- Director:
- Hal Hartley
- Writers:
- Hal Hartley
- Producers:
- Ted Hope, Hal Hartley
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Spiller
- Production:
- UGC, American Playhouse, La Sept Cinéma, Zenith Entertainment, True Fiction Pictures, Film4 Productions
- Status:
- Released
Amateur (1994) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Amateur before you stream it.
Amateur Cast & Crew
Main cast
Isabelle Huppert
as Isabelle
Martin Donovan
as Thomas Ludens
Elina Löwensohn
as Sofia Ludens
Damian Young
as Edward, Jaque's Accountant
Chuck Montgomery
as Jan, Jaque's Goon
- Dave Simonds
Dave Simonds
as Kurt, Jaque's Goon
Pamela Stewart
as Officer Patsy Melville
Erica Gimpel
as Irate Woman
Jan Leslie Harding
as Waitress
Terry Alexander
as Frank, the Cook
Holt McCallany
as Usher
- Hugh Palmer
Hugh Palmer
as Warren
Key crew
Directed by Hal Hartley, written by Hal Hartley, produced by Ted Hope and Hal Hartley.
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Amateur Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 111 ratings.
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Amateur – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Amateur online?
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Amateur (1994) is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Amateur?
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The main cast of Amateur (1994) includes Isabelle Huppert, Martin Donovan, Elina Löwensohn, Damian Young and Chuck Montgomery. The film was directed by Hal Hartley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Amateur released?
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Amateur was released on August 5, 1994 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Amateur worth watching?
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Amateur (1994) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 111 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Amateur?
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Yes. The official Amateur trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.