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Apr 23, 1999 · A biographical comedy drama based on the autobiography of Jerry Stahl, a TV writer who struggles with his addiction to heroin and his personal life. The film features Ben Stiller, Maria Bello, Owen Wilson, Janeane Garofalo and other stars in a dark and humorous story of Hollywood and drugs.
- David Veloz
- 62
- 2 min
United States. Language. English. Box office. $1.1 million [1] Permanent Midnight is a 1998 independent drama film written and directed by David Veloz. It stars Ben Stiller, Maria Bello, Elizabeth Hurley, Owen Wilson, Cheryl Ladd and Janeane Garofalo.
- $1.1 million
- Daniel Licht
- Permanent Midnight, by Jerry Stahl
Ben Stiller stars as Jerry Stahl, a TV writer who becomes a drug addict in this true story. Roger Ebert praises Stiller's performance and the movie's realistic portrayal of addiction, but criticizes its lack of originality.
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A film based on the memoir of Jerry Stahl, a TV writer who struggles with heroin addiction. Critics and audiences give mixed reviews, praising Ben Stiller's performance but criticizing the aimless storytelling.
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- David Veloz
- R
- Ben Stiller
A successful career as a top Hollywood television scriptwriter earning $5,00 a week, married to a beautiful British television executive, Sandra (albeit a marriage of convenience), and a baby on the way. But behind the glossy facade lies a desperate junkie whose life is fast spiralling our of control.
Summaries. A comedy writer struggles to overcome his addiction to heroin while putting his professional and personal life in danger. Comedy writer Jerry Stahl, whose $6000-a-week heroin habit had him taking his infant daughter along on his drug runs and doing smack during TV script conferences.
