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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.
Apr 23, 1999 · Permanent Midnight: Directed by David Veloz. With Ben Stiller, Maria Bello, Jay Paulson, Spencer Garrett. A comedy writer struggles to overcome his addiction to heroin while putting his professional and personal life in danger.
The movie “Permanent Midnight,” based on the autobiography of Stahl, tells how his life spiraled into increasing desperation, even while his TV bosses let him get away with almost everything--as long as he produced.
As television writer Jerry Stahl (Ben Stiller) becomes more successful, his heroin habit grows worse. Already using when he comes to Los Angeles, Stahl finds his problems...
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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. Departing detox, Stahl explores memories with survivor Kitty, who listens patiently to Stahl's flashback.
Permanent Midnight. On the surface, Jerry Stahl seems to have it all. 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.
Permanent Midnight (1998) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.