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The Morning After
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The Morning After

1986-12-25 · 102 min · ★ 6.0

Thriller · Mystery · Romance

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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Directors
Sidney Lumet
Production companies
American Filmworks, Lorimar Motion Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 25,147,055

Top Cast

Jane FondaJane FondaAlexandra Sternbergen
Jeff BridgesJeff BridgesTurner Kendall
Raúl JuliáRaúl JuliáJoaquin "Jackie" Manero
Diane SalingerDiane SalingerIsabel Harding
Richard ForonjyRichard ForonjySergeant Greenbaum
Geoffrey ScottGeoffrey ScottBobby Korshack
James "Gypsy" HaakeJames "Gypsy" HaakeFrankie
Kathleen WilhoiteKathleen WilhoiteRed
Don HoodDon HoodHurley
Bruce VilanchBruce VilanchBartender
Kathy BatesKathy BatesWoman on Mateo Street
Frances BergenFrances BergenMrs. Harding
Michael PrinceJoshua Harding
Fran BennettFran BennettAirline Clerk
Michael FlanaganAirline Supervisor
José Angel SantanaDriver
Bob MinorBob MinorMan
George FisherGeorge FisherCabbie
Rick RossovichRick RossovichDetective
Laurel LyleSecretary

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