August 1980 “Those Lips, Those Eyes”
Let us take a trip to the theater for “Those Lips, Those Eyes”, Released on August 15th 1980. Join us as we take our show to the stage!
Notable Movies Released in July 1980:
Xanadu / Smokey and the Bandit 2
“Those Lips, Those Eyes”
Tagline:
On stage, Harry Crystal is sheer magic. In the wings, Artie Shoemaker is learning his tricks!
Synopsis :
In the early 1950s, a star-struck Ohio boy, Artie Shoemaker, skips school to work behind the scenes for a touring stock theatrical company. Inept at his job, Artie is nearly fired until the star of the show, Harry Crystal, takes a liking to him and takes the kid under his wing. Artie becomes smitten with one of the attractive chorus girls from the show, Ramona, a worldly young woman who provides his sexual initiation. But soon the show must move on to another town, leaving Artie alone with his dreams.
Director:
Michael Pressman (Bad news bears 2, Some Kind of Hero, Doctor Detroit)
Writer:
David Shaber (Nighthawk, The Warriors)
Starring:
Frank Langella, Glynnis O’Connor, Tom Hulce
Response:
Roger Ebert “—But as a nostalgic comedy about good old days in show biz, “Those Lips, Those Eyes” should have closed on the road.
Fun Facts:
Can’t find any.
Budget / BO:
NA / 804K
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