Roberta (1999)
When Jonathan Fishman, a young Manhattan computer specialist randomly encounters a prostitute he is shocked to recognize her as Roberta whom he knew when they were both children. To the dismay of his friends, his business partner and his new girlfriend Judy, Jonathan decides to help Roberta off the streets by moving her into his apartment and teaching her the skills necessary to find an office job. What begins as a seemingly altruistic gesture reveals itself as an unwavering obsession, and his life slowly unravels.
Director: Eric Mandelbaum
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: January 22, 1999
Cast
- Kevin Corrigan - Jonathan
- Daisy Rojas - Roberta
- Amy Ryan - Judy
- Bill Sage - Philip
- Brian Tarantina - Donald
- Johnny Tran - Sam
- Ed Vassallo - Alex
Screenplay
Cinematography: Kevin Murphy
Editing: Sam Adelman
Production: Moving Parts
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Eric Mandelbaum
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Roberta about?
- When Jonathan Fishman, a young Manhattan computer specialist randomly encounters a prostitute he is shocked to recognize her as Roberta whom he knew when they were both children. To the dismay of his friends, his business partner and his new girlfriend Judy, Jonathan decides to help Roberta off the streets by moving her into his apartment and teaching her the skills necessary to find an office job. What begins as a seemingly altruistic gesture reveals itself as an unwavering obsession, and his life slowly unravels.
- Who directed Roberta?
- Roberta was directed by Eric Mandelbaum.
- Who stars in Roberta?
- Roberta stars Kevin Corrigan, Daisy Rojas, Amy Ryan, Bill Sage, Brian Tarantina, Johnny Tran.
- How long is Roberta?
- Roberta has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Roberta?
- Roberta is a Drama film.