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The Morning After (1986)
Director: Sidney Lumet
Cast: Jane Fonda, Jeff Bridges, Raúl Juliá, Diane Salinger
Runtime102 min
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Failed actress Alex Sternbergen wakes up hungover one morning in an apartment she does not recognize, unable to remember the previous evening -- and with a dead body in bed next to her. As she tries to piece together the events of the night, Alex cannot totally rely on friends or her estranged husband, Joaquin, for assistance. Only a single ally, loner ex-policeman Turner Kendall, can help her escape her predicament and find the true killer.
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The Morning After (1986), directed by Sidney Lumet, is a well-received thriller and mystery film that blends elements of romance and crime. While it did not receive major awards recognition, the film has been praised by critics for its taut storytelling and strong performances, particularly by leads Jane Fonda and Jeff Bridges.
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Fans of acclaimed director Sidney Lumet's thrilling style and compelling character studies will enjoy The Morning After, a 1986 mystery that features standout performances from Jane Fonda and Jeff Bridges as they navigate a complex web of deception and danger.
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The Morning After is a 1986 American psychological thriller film directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Jane Fonda, Jeff Bridges, and Raul Julia. It follows a washed-up, alcoholic actress who awakens on Thanksgiving morning beside the dead body of a photographer in his loft, with no memory of the events from the night before. She attempts to uncover the truth of what occurred with the help of a former police officer she encounters while on the run.
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