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Skin Deep (1989)

R · 1989-03-03 · 1h 37m · EN
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The comedy that glows in the dark.

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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John RitterJohn RitterZachVincent GardeniaVincent GardeniaBarneyAlyson ReedAlyson ReedAlexJoel BrooksJoel BrooksJakeJulianne PhillipsJulianne PhillipsMollyChelsea FieldChelsea FieldAmyPeter DonatPeter DonatSparkyDon GordonDon GordonCurtNina FochNina FochAlex's MotherDenise CrosbyDenise CrosbyAngieMichael KiddMichael KiddDr. WestfordDeeDee RescherDeeDee RescherBernice

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DivorceAlcoholExtramarital affairAuthorEx-wifeCondomWriter's blockIn flagranti

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Genre affinityComedy · Drama · RomanceTheme affinityDivorce · Alcohol · Extramarital AffairMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedy · DramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference153965

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What is Skin Deep about?

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.

How long is Skin Deep?

Skin Deep has a runtime of 97 minutes.

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