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Roberta

Roberta

1999 1h 25mDrama

When Jonathan Fishman, a young Manhattan computer specialist randomly encounters a prostitute he is shocked to recognize her as Roberta whom he knew when they were both children. To the dismay of his friends, his business partner and his new girlfriend Judy, Jonathan decides to help Roberta off the streets by moving her into his apartment and teaching her the skills necessary to find an office job. What begins as a seemingly altruistic gesture reveals itself as an unwavering obsession, and his life slowly unravels.

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When Jonathan Fishman, a young Manhattan computer specialist randomly encounters a prostitute he is shocked to recognize her as Roberta whom he knew when they were both children. To the dismay of his friends, his business partner and his new girlfriend Judy, Jonathan decides to help Roberta off the streets by moving her into his apartment and teaching her the skills necessary to find an office job. What begins as a seemingly altruistic gesture reveals itself as an unwavering obsession, and his life slowly unravels.

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Eric MandelbaumDirectorKevin MurphyCinematography

Cast

Kevin CorriganKevin CorriganJonathan
Daisy RojasRoberta
Amy RyanAmy RyanJudy
Bill SageBill SagePhilip
Brian TarantinaBrian TarantinaDonald
Johnny TranSam
Ed VassalloEd VassalloAlex

Director

Eric Mandelbaum

Writer

Eric Mandelbaum

Release date

22 Jan 1999

Runtime

1h 25m

Studio

Moving Parts

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