The Moderns(1988)
Paris, 1926... there was nothing more modern.
The Moderns 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.
The Moderns (1988) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Alan Rudolph, released on April 15, 1988 with a runtime of 2h 6m. It stars Keith Carradine, Linda Fiorentino, Wallace Shawn and Geneviève Bujold. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 37 ratings.
- Director:
- Alan Rudolph
- Writers:
- Alan Rudolph, John Bradshaw
- Producers:
- David Blocker, Carolyn Pfeiffer
- Cinematographer:
- Toyomichi Kurita
- Composer:
- Mark Isham
- Production:
- Nelson Entertainment, Alive Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Moderns (1988) Trailer
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The Moderns Cast & Crew
Main 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
Ali Giron
as Alice B. Toklas
Gailard Sartain
as New York Critic
- Michael Wilson
Michael Wilson
as Surrealist Poet
Key crew
Directed by Alan Rudolph, written by Alan Rudolph and John Bradshaw, produced by David Blocker and Carolyn Pfeiffer.
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The Moderns Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 37 ratings.
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The Moderns – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Moderns?
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The main cast of The Moderns (1988) includes Keith Carradine, Linda Fiorentino, Wallace Shawn, Geneviève Bujold and Geraldine Chaplin. The film was directed by Alan Rudolph. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Moderns released?
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The Moderns was released on April 15, 1988 and runs for 2h 6m.
Is The Moderns worth watching?
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The Moderns (1988) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 37 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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