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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.
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- Biography, Drama, Romance
- David Veloz
- 1999-04-23
Sep 18, 1998 · Ben Stiller stars as Jerry Stahl, a TV writer who becomes a drug addict in this true story. Roger Ebert praises his performance and the movie's realistic portrayal of addiction, but criticizes its lack of humor and originality.
Based on the memoir of Jerry Stahl, a TV writer who struggles with heroin and cocaine addiction, this film explores his personal and professional life. Critics praise Stiller's performance, but criticize the film's aimless storytelling and tone.
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- David Veloz
- R
- Ben Stiller
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.
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.
Sep 16, 1998 · A biographical drama about a comedy writer's struggle with heroin addiction, starring Ben Stiller and directed by David Veloz. The movie received mixed reviews from critics and users, with a Metascore of 57 and a User Score of 7.8.
