Drunks (1997)
All they want is another shot...
At the beginning of a nightly Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, Jim seems particularly troubled. His sponsor encourages him to talk that night, the first time in seven months, so he does - and leaves the meeting right after. As Jim wanders the night, searching for some solace in his old stomping grounds, bars and parks where he bought drugs, the meeting goes on, and we hear the stories of survivors and addicts - some, like Louis, who claim to have wandered in looking for choir practice, who don't call themselves alcoholic, and others, like Joseph, whose drinking almost caused the death of his child - as they talk about their lives at the meeting
Cast
- Richard Lewis - Jim
- Liza Harris - Melanie
- Liam Ahern - Billy
- George Martin - Marty
- Sam Rockwell - Tony
- Amanda Plummer - Shelley
- Kevin Corrigan - Cam
- Fanni Green - Jasmine
- Parker Posey - Debbie
- Dianne Wiest - Rachel
Screenplay
- Gary Lennon (Screenplay)
- Gary Lennon (Theatre Play)
Themes
Addiction and Recovery, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning
Keywords
new york city, drug addiction, addiction, alcoholism, alcoholic, widower, drunk, manhattan, new york city, sobriety, relapse, alcohol problems, alcoholics anonymous, recovering drug addict
Trailer
Drunks TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is Drunks about?
- At the beginning of a nightly Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, Jim seems particularly troubled. His sponsor encourages him to talk that night, the first time in seven months, so he does - and leaves the meeting right after. As Jim wanders the night, searching for some solace in his old stomping grounds, bars and parks where he bought drugs, the meeting goes on, and we hear the stories of survivors and addicts - some, like Louis, who claim to have wandered in looking for choir practice, who don't call themselves alcoholic, and others, like Joseph, whose drinking almost caused the death of his child - as they talk about their lives at the meeting
- Who directed Drunks?
- Drunks was directed by Peter Cohn.
- Who stars in Drunks?
- Drunks stars Richard Lewis, Liza Harris, Liam Ahern, George Martin, Sam Rockwell, Amanda Plummer.
- How long is Drunks?
- Drunks has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Drunks?
- Drunks is a Drama film.
- Where was Drunks produced?
- Drunks was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Drunks?
- The themes of Drunks include: Addiction and Recovery, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning.