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When the Party's Over

When the Party's Over

19934.81h 50m

Overview

Three women and a gay man in their 20s share a house in Los Angeles; try to find love and happiness - often at the expense of their well-being and friendships. Artist Amanda is trying to make it on the gallery scene, while aspiring actor Banks attempts to hit it big in Hollywood. Meanwhile, Frankie has an emotionally draining yet rewarding job as a social worker, but would be shattered to know that her roommate M.J. is sleeping with her boyfriend.

Directed by Matthew Irmas
Written by Matthew Irmas, Ann Wycoff
Produced by Matthew Irmas, Ann Wycoff
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Top Cast

Rae Dawn Chong

Rae Dawn Chong

M.J.

Sandra Bullock

Sandra Bullock

Amanda

Kris Kamm

Kris Kamm

Banks

Elizabeth Berridge

Elizabeth Berridge

Frankie

Brian McNamara

Brian McNamara

Taylor

Paul Johansson

Paul Johansson

Henry

Michael Landes

Michael Landes

Willie

M

Max Kamins

Mr. Solomon

N

Norm Skaggs

Stuart

Raymond Cruz

Raymond Cruz

Mario

Themes & Keywords

los angeles, californiahousematesroommate issuessexgay interest

About When the Party's Over

When the Party's Over is a drama, comedy film released in 1993 exploring themes of los angeles, california, housemates, roommate issues, sex, gay interest. Directed by Matthew Irmas, it stars Rae Dawn Chong, Sandra Bullock, Kris Kamm. Three women and a gay man in their 20s share a house in Los Angeles; try to find love and happiness - often at the expense of their well-being and friendships. Artist Amanda is trying to make it on the gallery scene, while aspiring actor Banks attempts to hit it big in Hollywood. Meanwhile, Frankie has an emotionally draining yet rewarding job as a social worker, but would be shattered to know that her roommate M.J. is sleeping with her boyfriend.

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