Midnight Barbecue (1991)
It takes place at a birthday party on a single fateful evening. Lenny, the birthday boy, is an insecure young man who has something to prove. After he's already had too much to drink, his cynical drinking buddy Willy goads him into proving his marksmanship by trying to shoot a bottle off his wife's head with a revolver. This black comedy is a farcical twist on the William Tell legend and on the true story of William Burroughs, who, likewise under the influence, tried to shoot a glass off his wife's head, missed and shot her dead instead.
Director: Ruedi Gerber
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: July 16, 1991
Cast
- John Bigham - Lenny
- Jan Jalenak - Martha
- Michael Santoro - Willy
Screenplay
Cinematography: Adam Beckman
Editing: Pascal Akesson
Country: Switzerland, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Ruedi Gerber
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Midnight Barbecue about?
- It takes place at a birthday party on a single fateful evening. Lenny, the birthday boy, is an insecure young man who has something to prove. After he's already had too much to drink, his cynical drinking buddy Willy goads him into proving his marksmanship by trying to shoot a bottle off his wife's head with a revolver. This black comedy is a farcical twist on the William Tell legend and on the true story of William Burroughs, who, likewise under the influence, tried to shoot a glass off his wife's head, missed and shot her dead instead.
- Who directed Midnight Barbecue?
- Midnight Barbecue was directed by Ruedi Gerber.
- Who stars in Midnight Barbecue?
- Midnight Barbecue stars John Bigham, Jan Jalenak, Michael Santoro.
- How long is Midnight Barbecue?
- Midnight Barbecue has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- Where was Midnight Barbecue produced?
- Midnight Barbecue was produced in Switzerland, United States of America.