MY DINNER WITH ANDRE distributed by NEW YORK FILMS (1981). The production budget climbed to $475,000 and earned $5.2 million the box office. It was an independent film that remained in U.S. movie theaters for one year.
The Internet Movie Database (IMDB) says, "Two old friends meet for dinner; as one tells anecdotes detailing his experiences, the other notices their differing worldviews."
It was praised by critics and would become a cult classic film. I never got a chance to see it in theaters because I was a teen with no money. So, I rented it on VHS home video after it was released. The idea of two guys talking for a few hours seemed "weird." This conversation between friends was captivating to watch and listen to. It had never been done before.
Critics at the time thought that the two actor's onscreen played themselves. Not True. André Gregory (Andre) and Wallace Shawn (Wally) wrote the movie screenplay. They had to cut out one hour of conversation with director Louis Malle. 3 Hours.!!... That would've been interesting.
They just don't make films like this. The spoken word in good conversation.
Check this out on Blu-Ray if you get a chance. You won't be disappointed.
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