54 (1998): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
54 is a 1998 historical drama directed by Mark Christopher, starring Mike Myers, Neve Campbell and Ryan Phillippe. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $16.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 15% on Rotten Tomatoes and 33 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Mark Christopher
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Miramax Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is 54 About?
The premise of 54 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1970s New York City, Studio 54 became a legendary nightclub, a vibrant hub of disco, celebrity, and uninhibited revelry. For Shane O'Shea, a young man with aspirations, the club represents a chance to achieve his big-city dreams. His path intertwines with that of Steve Rubell, the club's enigmatic owner, leading Shane from relative obscurity to a prominent role within the dazzling scene. As Shane navigates this world of excess, he finds himself drawn to soap star Julie Black, while coat-check girl Anita hopes to capture her own moment in the spotlight amidst the city’s glittering nightlife.
54 Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- disco
- new york city
- studio 54 manhattan new york city
- pantyhose
- shiny pantyhose
- female stockinged legs
- studio 54
- disco music
- nightclub
- quaalude
- angel dust the drug
- reference to the village people
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- reference to truman capote
- dance floor
- death by overdose
- venereal disease
- gay
- 1980s
- 1970s
- gonorrhea
- male nudity
- drug overdose
- tax evasion
- homosexual
- reference to princess grace of monaco
- interview the magazine
- death on the dance floor
- homoeroticism
- truman capote character
- andy warhol character
- lesbian
- watching tv
- single father
- title spoken by narrator
- year 1979
- nostalgia
- directorial debut
- female nudity
- fbi federal bureau of investigation
- father son estrangement
- male rear nudity
- female topless nudity
- implied gay sex
- modeling
- voyeur
- implied threesome
- watching someone have sex
- reverse cowgirl sex
- bare chested male dancer
- impulsive
54 Cast
Mike Myers leads the cast, with Neve Campbell and Ryan Phillippe. Directed by Mark Christopher; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Mark Christopher
Also Starring in 54
· 4 moreMore from Mark Christopher
More films directed by Mark Christopher, best-rated first: Pizza, Boys Life 2, Alkali, Iowa and The Dead Boys’ Club.
54 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave 54 15% on Rotten Tomatoes and 33 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.
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IMDb 5.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 15% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 29%
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Metacritic 33 Metascore
User score 5.1
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TMDB 59% User score
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54 Plot Summary
What happens in 54 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set in the late 1970s, the story unfolds through the eyes of Shane O’Shea, a 19-year-old gas jockey from Jersey City, New Jersey. Living with his widowed, conservative father Harlan and his two younger sisters, Grace and Kelly—both named in honor of the late Princess Grace—Shane feels trapped in his mundane life after the loss of his mother when he was just 12. The allure of a more exhilarating life in New York City captures his imagination, pushing him to make a dramatic transformation in appearance and convincing his friends to venture to the legendary Studio 54.
Full summary
The whole story of 54, scene by scene
54 Box Office
54 grossed $16.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$16.8M
- US & Canada
- $16.8M
54 Trailers & Videos
14 videos: 3 trailers, 10 clips and 1 featurette.
- Trailer OFFICIAL TRAILER- 54: THE DIRECTOR’S CUT- Look for it on Digital HD 6/2
- Trailer 54 | The Directors Cut: Official Trailer (HD) - Ryan Phillippe, Salma Hayek, Mike Myers | MIRAMAX
- Clip 54 | 'Bridge & Tunnel' (HD) - Ryan Phillippe, Salma Hayek, Mike Myers | MIRAMAX
- Clip 54 | 'Raising My Profile' (HD) - Ryan Phillippe, Salma Hayek, Mike Myers | MIRAMAX
How Well Do You Know 54?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in 54
35 cars on screen, including the 1980 Chevrolet Camaro and the 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air.
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1980 Chevrolet Camaro Important role -
1966 Chevrolet Bel Air Minor role -
1980 Dodge Aspen Minor role -
1984 Dodge Diplomat Minor role
54 Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “54 (Studio 54)” and “Studio 54”.
- Also known as
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- 54 (Studio 54)
- Studio 54
- Студия 54
- Klub 54
- 54激情俱乐部
- מועדון 54
- Студио 54
- Estudio 54
- 54 フィフティ★フォー
- 스튜디오 54
- Студія 54
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54 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of 54, each answered in a sentence.
How long is 54?
54 runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was 54 released?
54 was released on August 28, 1998.
Who directed 54?
54 was directed by Mark Christopher.
More films by Mark Christopher Who is in the cast of 54?
54 stars Mike Myers, Neve Campbell and Ryan Phillippe, among 8 credited actors.
How much did 54 make at the box office?
54 grossed $16.8 million worldwide.
How is 54 rated?
54 has 5.9/10 on IMDb, 15% on Rotten Tomatoes, 33 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does 54 have a post-credit scene?
No. 54 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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