Looking for an Echo (2000)

User Rating:

6.4/10   

Director:

Martin Davidson

Writers (WGA):

Jeffrey Goldenberg (written by) &
Robert Held (written by) ...
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Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

We were looking for an echo, An answer to our sound, A place to be in harmony, A place we almost found. - Vinnie and the Dreamers

Plot:

The lead singer of an oldies group reminisces about the good ol' days and a potential comeback. |

Plot Keywords:

Leukemia | Doo Wop | Independent Film

Cast

Armand Assante	...	Vince 'Vinnie' Pirelli
Diane Venora	...	Joanne Delgado
Tom Mason	...	Augustus 'Augie' MacAnnally III
Anthony John Denison	...	Ray 'Nappy' Napolitano (as Tony Denison)
Johnny Williams	...	Phil 'Pooch' Puccirelli
Edoardo Ballerini	...	Anthony Pirelli
Christy Carlson Romano	...	Tina Pirelli
David Vadim	...	Tommie Pirelli
Monica Trombetta	...	Francine Pirelli
David Margulies	...	Dr. Ludwig
Paz de la Huerta	...	Nicole Delgado (as Paz De La Huerta)
Ilana Levine	...	Sandi (Vic's Date)
Gena Scriva	...	Arlene (Blonde at Bar)
Gayle Scott	...	Renee (Brunette at Bar)
Cleveland Still	...	Singer on Bus
Peter Jacobson	...	Marty Pearlstein (Backstage Agent)
Murray Weinstock	...	Orchid Blue Lead / Vocals for 'The Dreamers'
Amanda Homi	...	Orchid Blue Singer
Machan Notarile	...	Orchid Blue Singer (as Machun)
Michael Cooke Kendrick	...	Jason (Bar Mitzvah Boy) (as Michael Cooke)
Kresimir Novakovic	...	Waiter at Bar
Uri 'Teddy' Dallal	...	Public Access Drums
Jorge Pequero	...	Public Access Bass
Eva Giangi	...	Public Access Keyboard
Lisa France	...	Night Nurse
Fanni Green	...	Day Nurse
Alesandra Asante	...	Neighborhood Girl
Rick Faugno	...	Young Vinnie
Johnny Giacalone	...	Young Vic
Eric Meyersfield	...	Young Nappy
Tommy J. Michaels	...	Young Augie (as Tommy Michaels)
Danny Gerard	...	Young Pooch
Kenny Vance	...	Vocals for Vince (voice)
Norbert Leo Butz	...	Vocals for Anthony (voice) (as Norbert Butz)
Eddie Hokenson	...	Vocals for 'The Dreamers' (voice)
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Vinny DeGennaro	...	Vinny (uncredited)
Joe Grifasi	...	Vic (uncredited)
Dolores Sirianni	...	Garyn (uncredited)

Directed by
Martin Davidson

Writing credits (WGA)
Jeffrey Goldenberg		(written by) &
Robert Held		(written by) and
Martin Davidson		(written by)

Produced by
Tim Christenson	....	associate producer
Martin Davidson	....	producer
Anthony Esposito	....	co-producer
Matt Janes	....	line producer (as Matt L. Janes)
Paul Kurta	....	producer
Robert Levi	....	producer: opening title sequence
Mary Jo Slater	....	co-producer
Steve Tisch	....	executive producer
Joel Tuber	....	associate producer

Original Music by
Phillip Namanworth
Kenny Vance

Cinematography by
Charles Minsky

Film Editing by
Jerrold L. Ludwig

Casting by
Stephanie Corsalini
Bruce H. Newberg

Production Design by
Andrew Bernard

Costume Design by
Sandy Davidson

Production Management
Paul Kurta	....	unit production manager
Scott F. Kaplan	....	production manager (uncredited)

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Joan G. Bostwick	....	second assistant director
Joel Tuber	....	first assistant director

Sound Department
Willy Allen	....	adr editor
Bradford Bell	....	transfer engineer
Barbara Delpuech	....	dialogue editor
Tammy Douglas	....	boom operator
Dan Ferat	....	sound mixer
Shawn Kennelly	....	adr recordist
Andrew Lackey	....	sound editor
Noel McIntosh	....	assistant sound editor
Theodore Sharpless	....	sound intern
James Wright	....	stereo sound consultant: Dolby

Visual Effects by
Christopher Dusendschon	....	in-show optical compositor: THDX (uncredited)

Stunts
Jery Hewitt	....	stunt coordinator

Camera and Electrical Department
Ruark Behan	....	dolly grip
Lorenzo Bevilaqua	....	still photographer
Maurizio Dotto	....	assistant camera
Ray Flynn	....	gaffer
Jeremy Graham	....	best boy electric
David Harges	....	grip
James Harker	....	electrician
Robert Levi	....	camera operator
Alexa D. O'Brien	....	additional electric
Melissa St. Hilaire	....	electrician

Casting Department
Byron Crystal	....	extras casting
Sig De Miguel	....	casting assistant

Editorial Department
Kenny Becker	....	color timer
Paul Millspaugh	....	assistant editor

Music Department
Stephen M. Galvin	....	music editor
Patrick M. Griffith	....	music editor
Phillip Namanworth	....	score producer
Kenny Vance	....	music producer
Kenny Vance	....	music supervisor
Kenny Vance	....	score producer
Kenny Vance	....	singing voice: Armand Assante
Ken Weiss	....	executive music coordinator

Other crew
Marco Assante	....	assistant: Armand Assante
David Blackman	....	assistant: Steve Tisch
Seth Copans	....	script supervisor
Debra Fallek	....	assistant production office coordinator
Harmon Kaslow	....	production legal counsel
Steve Lee	....	production assistant
Patricia Porter	....	production accountant
Peggy Robinson	....	production assistant
Kimberly Shea	....	key office production assistant
Kim Skeeters	....	accounting production assistant
Godfrey Townsend	....	live stage consultant
Bartow Church	....	production assistant (uncredited)
Peter Menich	....	title designer (uncredited)

Production Companies

• Echo Productions
• Steve Tisch Company, The

Distributors

• Regent Releasing (2000) (USA) (theatrical)
• Arthur Kananack & Associates (non-USA)
• Regent Entertainment (2000) (USA)
• Screen Media Films (2002) (USA) (video)

MPAA:

Rated R for language.

Runtime:

97 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:M | Iceland:L | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA

Company:

Echo Productions

music to swoon to

While channel surfing I stumbled on this movie and now I own it. I don't buy many movies but this is one I had to have. A perfect movie to put on when it's one of those rainy days when you just want to relax. The music draws you in and you find you want more music and less talking. Being a fan of Armand Assante I found this one of his best. The love his character had for his children was so evident and you knew all he wanted was their happiness. And then there was Edoardo Ballerini. Great eye candy and if that was his voice - can't wait to buy his CD's. This is one of those movies that makes you wish for the days when music made you swoon....