11 Movies Directed by Allison Anders

Border Radio

Border Radio

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1987-11-01

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

87 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

5.2 (379 Reviews)

Genres:

Drama

Cast:

Writer:

Allison Anders

Dean Lent

Kurt Voss

Fullplot:

Three musicians take money that is owed to them from a job and flee to Mexico.

Gas, Food Lodging

Gas, Food Lodging

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1992-07-10

Languages:

English, Spanish

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

101 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

6.7 (2674 Reviews)

Director:

Allison Anders

Genres:

DramaRomance

Cast:

Writer:

Richard Peck (novel)

Allison Anders (screenplay)

Fullplot:

In the boring desert of New Mexico, a single mother raises her two teenage daughters, Shade and Trudi, whose deepest desire is to leave the dead calm town. Shade is the type to escape in her extravagant fantasies while Trudi is so rebelious it could drive her away.

Four Rooms

Four Rooms

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1995-12-25

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

98 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

6.7 (71428 Reviews)

Genres:

ComedyCrime

Cast:

Writer:

Allison Anders

Alexandre Rockwell

Robert Rodriguez

Quentin Tarantino

Fullplot:

This movie features the collaborative directorial efforts of four new filmmakers, each of whom directs a segment of this comedy. It's New Year's Eve at the Mon Signor Hotel, a former grand old Hollywood hotel, now fallen upon hard times. Often using physical comedy and sight gags, this movie chronicles the slapstick misadventures of Ted, the Bellhop. He's on his first night on the job, when he's asked to help out a coven of witches in the Honeymoon Suite. Things only get worse when he delivers ice to the wrong room and ends up in a domestic argument at a really bad time. Next, he foolishly agrees to watch a gangster's kids for him while he's away. Finally, he finishes off the night refereeing a ghastly wager.

Four Rooms

Four Rooms

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1995-12-25

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

98 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

6.7 (71626 Reviews)

Genres:

ComedyCrime

Cast:

Writer:

Allison Anders

Alexandre Rockwell

Robert Rodriguez

Quentin Tarantino

Fullplot:

This movie features the collaborative directorial efforts of four new filmmakers, each of whom directs a segment of this comedy. It's New Year's Eve at the Mon Signor Hotel, a former grand old Hollywood hotel, now fallen upon hard times. Often using physical comedy and sight gags, this movie chronicles the slapstick misadventures of Ted, the Bellhop. He's on his first night on the job, when he's asked to help out a coven of witches in the Honeymoon Suite. Things only get worse when he delivers ice to the wrong room and ends up in a domestic argument at a really bad time. Next, he foolishly agrees to watch a gangster's kids for him while he's away. Finally, he finishes off the night refereeing a ghastly wager.

Grace of My Heart

Grace of My Heart

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1996-09-13

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

116 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

6.7 (2942 Reviews)

Director:

Allison Anders

Fullplot:

An aspiring singer, Denise Waverly/Edna Buxton, sacrifices her own singing career to write hit songs that launch the careers of other singers. The film follows her life from her first break, through the pain of rejection from the recording industry and a bad marriage, to her final triumph.

Sugar Town

Sugar Town

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2001-01-10

Languages:

English

Countries:

UK, USA

Runtime:

92 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

(723 Reviews)

Genres:

ComedyMusic

Fullplot:

Unimpassioned look at the lives of struggling L.A. scene rock stars follows main character, Gwen, on her quest for the top. Working as an assistant to a film production designer, she tries to steal her boy friend who is a music producer by offering sexual favors. The producer meanwhile is trying to orchestrate a comeback for a former glam band played by Michael Des Barres (of Power Station fame), John Taylor (from Duran Duran), and Martin Kemp (from Spandau Ballet). Rosanna Arquette plays the former movie star wife of the lead singer, who is fretting because she has just been offered the role as the mother of one of the new ingenious. Beverly D'Angelo also shows up as a millionairess who agrees to bankroll the group, but only if she gets a roll in the hay with the lead singer. All of the career problems, including drug proclivity, are represented in this film.

Four Rooms

Four Rooms

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1995-12-25

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

98 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

6.7 (71392 Reviews)

Genres:

ComedyCrime

Cast:

Writer:

Allison Anders

Alexandre Rockwell

Robert Rodriguez

Quentin Tarantino

Fullplot:

This movie features the collaborative directorial efforts of four new filmmakers, each of whom directs a segment of this comedy. It's New Year's Eve at the Mon Signor Hotel, a former grand old Hollywood hotel, now fallen upon hard times. Often using physical comedy and sight gags, this movie chronicles the slapstick misadventures of Ted, the Bellhop. He's on his first night on the job, when he's asked to help out a coven of witches in the Honeymoon Suite. Things only get worse when he delivers ice to the wrong room and ends up in a domestic argument at a really bad time. Next, he foolishly agrees to watch a gangster's kids for him while he's away. Finally, he finishes off the night refereeing a ghastly wager.

Sugar Town

Sugar Town

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2001-01-10

Languages:

English

Countries:

UK, USA

Runtime:

92 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

(723 Reviews)

Genres:

ComedyMusic

Fullplot:

Unimpassioned look at the lives of struggling L.A. scene rock stars follows main character, Gwen, on her quest for the top. Working as an assistant to a film production designer, she tries to steal her boy friend who is a music producer by offering sexual favors. The producer meanwhile is trying to orchestrate a comeback for a former glam band played by Michael Des Barres (of Power Station fame), John Taylor (from Duran Duran), and Martin Kemp (from Spandau Ballet). Rosanna Arquette plays the former movie star wife of the lead singer, who is fretting because she has just been offered the role as the mother of one of the new ingenious. Beverly D'Angelo also shows up as a millionairess who agrees to bankroll the group, but only if she gets a roll in the hay with the lead singer. All of the career problems, including drug proclivity, are represented in this film.

Things Behind the Sun

Things Behind the Sun

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2001-01-24

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

120 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.3 (1130 Reviews)

Director:

Allison Anders

Genres:

DramaMusic

Fullplot:

In Cocoa Beach FL, a woman shows up drunk on the same lawn on the same date three years running. What's going on? She's Sherry McGrale, a singer building a reputation on college campuses, especially for her signature song about having been raped. A rock magazine in L.A. takes notice, and writer Owen Richardson recognizes her: his older brother orchestrated the assault and involved him. Owen heads for Florida, ostensibly to do a piece on her, but in reality to try to put his own demons to rest. Wounds from the event are ruining Sherry and Owen's current relationships. Is there any prospect of healing? A judge, Sherry's manager, and a widow with young kids provide supporting arms.

A Crush on You

A Crush on You

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2011-06-11

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

85 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.1 (467 Reviews)

Director:

Allison Anders

Genres:

Comedy

Fullplot:

A man sends secret admirer e-mails to his crush but an e-mail address mix-up causes the notes to go to the woman's lovelorn coworker instead.

Ring of Fire

Ring of Fire

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2013-05-27

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

89 min

IMDB Ratings:

5.9 (429 Reviews)

Director:

Allison Anders

Fullplot:

This is the story of the decades-long love affair between June Carter and her husband, Johnny Cash, a love that was stretched to the breaking point by Johnny's addiction to pills.

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