The Neon Ceiling (1971)
A housewife and her teenage daughter, fleeing their boring lives, stop in a diner in the California desert. She runs up against the diner's owner, a gruff, beer-drinking artist whose life's work is the neon sculptures he collects and attaches to the ceiling.
Director: Frank Pierson
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: February 8, 1971
Cast
- Gig Young - Jones
- Lee Grant - Carrie Miller
- Denise Nickerson - Paula Miller
- Herb Edelman - Harry
- William Smithers - Doctor Miller
- Robert Pratt - Ferris Wheel Man
- James McEachin - Highway Patrolman
Screenplay
- Carol Sobieski (Story)
- Carol Sobieski (Screenplay)
- Howard Rodman
Music: Billy Goldenberg
Cinematography: Edward Rosson
Editing: Robert F. Shugrue
Production: Universal Television
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Frank Pierson
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Neon Ceiling about?
- A housewife and her teenage daughter, fleeing their boring lives, stop in a diner in the California desert. She runs up against the diner's owner, a gruff, beer-drinking artist whose life's work is the neon sculptures he collects and attaches to the ceiling.
- Who directed The Neon Ceiling?
- The Neon Ceiling was directed by Frank Pierson.
- Who stars in The Neon Ceiling?
- The Neon Ceiling stars Gig Young, Lee Grant, Denise Nickerson, Herb Edelman, William Smithers, Robert Pratt.
- How long is The Neon Ceiling?
- The Neon Ceiling has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The Neon Ceiling?
- The Neon Ceiling is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Neon Ceiling produced?
- The Neon Ceiling was produced in United States of America.