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Out of the Blue
A young girl whose father is an ex-convict and whose mother is a junkie finds it difficult to conform and tries to find comfort in a quirky combination of Elvis and the punk scene.
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Plot Summary
A troubled teenage girl, frustrated with her mother's alcoholism and her father's absence, gets into trouble with the law. After her mother dies in a car crash, she finds herself in the care of her biological father, a small-time criminal who involves her in his schemes.
Critical Reception
Dennis Hopper's 'Out of the Blue' is a raw and intense portrayal of teenage alienation and dysfunction. Critically acclaimed for its gritty realism and powerful performances, particularly from Linda Manz, the film is often cited as a cult classic that captures the despair and anger of its young protagonist.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for Linda Manz's unforgettable performance as the alienated teenager.
Noted for its unflinching, bleak depiction of a dysfunctional family and societal decay.
Recognized as a powerful, albeit disturbing, independent film from the early 1980s.
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Fun Fact
Linda Manz, who plays the central character of Cebe, delivers her lines in a distinct, almost spoken-word style that was largely her own interpretation, adding significantly to the film's raw authenticity.
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