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Forever Lulu

  • 2000
  • R
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
1.5K
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Forever Lulu (2000)
Tragic RomanceDramaRomance

A schizophrenic romantic tracks down her college sweetheart to help her find their son she gave up for adoption sixteen years ago to the dismay of his new wife.A schizophrenic romantic tracks down her college sweetheart to help her find their son she gave up for adoption sixteen years ago to the dismay of his new wife.A schizophrenic romantic tracks down her college sweetheart to help her find their son she gave up for adoption sixteen years ago to the dismay of his new wife.

  • Director
    • John Kaye
  • Writer
    • John Kaye
  • Stars
    • Melanie Griffith
    • Patrick Swayze
    • Penelope Ann Miller
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    1.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Kaye
    • Writer
      • John Kaye
    • Stars
      • Melanie Griffith
      • Patrick Swayze
      • Penelope Ann Miller
    • 32User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Melanie Griffith
    Melanie Griffith
    • Lulu McAfee
    Patrick Swayze
    Patrick Swayze
    • Ben Clifton
    Penelope Ann Miller
    Penelope Ann Miller
    • Claire Clifton
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt
    • Martin Ellsworth
    Richard Schiff
    Richard Schiff
    • Jerome Ellsworth
    Annie Corley
    Annie Corley
    • Millie Ellsworth
    Lee Garlington
    Lee Garlington
    • Linda Davis
    Michael J. Pollard
    Michael J. Pollard
    • Hippie
    Ryan Bollman
    Ryan Bollman
    • Freddie
    Matthew Fairchild
    Matthew Fairchild
    • Man in Audience
    Elisa Goodman
    • Woman in Audience
    Greg Lipari
    • Book Seller
    Nick Offerman
    Nick Offerman
    • Man - Boardner's
    Daniel Nathan Spector
    Daniel Nathan Spector
    • Clark
    Gabrielle Ashry
    • Hostess - Helena's
    David Duran
    David Duran
    • Bar Tender - Helena's
    Sarah Dale
    • Punk Girl
    Steven Bauer
    Steven Bauer
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    • Director
      • John Kaye
    • Writer
      • John Kaye
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    • Trivia
      Alec Baldwin was offered the role of Ben Clifton.
    • Goofs
      In the swimming pool at the hotel, Lulu is naked in the long shot, but when she goes to talk to Ben, she wears a top.
    • Connections
      Features The Hustler (1961)
    • Soundtracks
      Hound Dog Man
      Performed by Lonnie Mack

    User reviews32

    Featured review
    7/10

    Worth the time, especially for Griffith and Gordon-Levitt

    Where this film isn't a masterpiece by any means, it is certainly worth the time. Melanie Griffith shines in her role as Lulu and Joseph Gordon-Levitt stands out yet again in the role of Martin. Unfortunately, his time is much too brief in the film, as I think he's probably the most underrated actor today. He's extremely believable in his role and he showed us exactly how one would act in the situation his character was in.

    Give the film a shot, it's worth the time- forget some of the characters Swayze has played in the past and look at him for the character he's playing now. Watch Melanie become Lulu... And lastly, you'll believe Gordon-Levitt is Martin in the awkward situation he's been thrown into.

    Acting is an A, film is a B.
    • hershiser2
    • Jul 8, 2002
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    • Release date
      • March 3, 2001 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Germany
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Along for the Ride
    • Filming locations
      • Palmdale, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Cinelulu Internationale Filmproduktiongesellshaft mbH and Co. 1 Beteilegung KG
      • Cinerenta Medienbeteiligungs KG
      • Green Moon Productions
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    • Budget
      • $20,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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