The Center of the World (2001)
A couple checks into a suite in Las Vegas. In flashbacks we see that he's a computer whiz on the verge of becoming a dot.com millionaire, she's a lap dancer at a club. He's depressed, withdrawing from work, missing meetings with investors. He wants a connection, so he offers her $10,000 to spend three nights with him in Vegas, and she accepts with conditions. Is mutual attraction stirring?
Director: Wayne Wang
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: April 19, 2001
Cast
- Molly Parker - Florence
- Peter Sarsgaard - Richard Longman
- Carla Gugino - Jerri
- Shane Edelman - Porter
- Karry Brown - Lap Dancer
- Alisha Klass - Pandora Stripper
- Mel Gorham - Roxanne
- Lisa Newlan - Porn Site Woman
- Jason McCabe - Pete
- Travis Miljan - Dog Owner
Screenplay
- Ellen Benjamin Wong (Screenplay)
- Paul Auster (Story)
- Miranda July (Story)
- Wayne Wang (Story)
- Siri Hustvedt (Story)
Cinematography: Mauro Fiore
Editing: Lee Percy
Production: Redeemable Features, Artisan Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
eroticism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Center of the World about?
- A couple checks into a suite in Las Vegas. In flashbacks we see that he's a computer whiz on the verge of becoming a dot.com millionaire, she's a lap dancer at a club. He's depressed, withdrawing from work, missing meetings with investors. He wants a connection, so he offers her $10,000 to spend three nights with him in Vegas, and she accepts with conditions. Is mutual attraction stirring?
- Who directed The Center of the World?
- The Center of the World was directed by Wayne Wang.
- Who stars in The Center of the World?
- The Center of the World stars Molly Parker, Peter Sarsgaard, Carla Gugino, Shane Edelman, Karry Brown, Alisha Klass.
- How long is The Center of the World?
- The Center of the World has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is The Center of the World?
- The Center of the World is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Center of the World produced?
- The Center of the World was produced in United States of America.