One More Chance

1983 1h 30m EN

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7.0

SOLID

★7.0TMDB · 1

Drama

Synopsis

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An ex-convict, after spending six years in prison, tries to re-establish a relationship with the son he hasn't seen in all that time.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

John LaMotta
Pete Bales
Kirstie Alley
Shiela
Marvin Flint
George
Logan Clarke
Carter
Wayne Alford
David

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Sam Firstenberg
Writers: Sam Firstenberg
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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43 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Sam Firstenberg, shot by Jonathon Braun. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by David Powell. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Karen Hoenig shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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John LaMotta and Kirstie Alley and Marvin Flint carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0082850 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Sam Firstenberg directs. Jonathon Braun behind the camera. David Powell scores. Karen Hoenig cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
243 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Sam Firstenberg, shot by Jonathon Braun. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by David Powell. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Karen Hoenig shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7John LaMotta and Kirstie Alley and Marvin Flint carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0082850 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.