

Skin Deep
1989-03-03 · 97 min · ★ 6.2
Hard-drinking novelist Zach Hutton spirals out of control after his wife and mistress both leave him. Alone and crippled by a bad case of writer's block, Zach slips in and out of casual relationships and one-night stands, while his drinking becomes more and more severe. With the help of a bartender and his therapist, Zach confronts his demons — women and alcohol.
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Production details
- Directors
- Blake Edwards
- Production companies
- Morgan Creek Entertainment, Beco Films
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 8,500,000
- Revenue
- USD 45,000,000
Top Cast
John RitterZach
Vincent GardeniaBarney
Alyson ReedAlex
Joel BrooksJake
Julianne PhillipsMolly
Chelsea FieldAmy
Peter DonatSparky
Don GordonCurt
Nina FochAlex's Mother
Denise CrosbyAngie
Michael KiddDr. Westford
DeeDee RescherBernice
Bryan GenesseRick
Bo FoxworthGreg
Raye HollittLonnie
Brenda SwansonEmily
Heidi PaineTina
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