The Last Days of Disco (1998): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Last Days of Disco is a 1998 comedy drama directed by Whit Stillman, starring Chloë Sevigny, Kate Beckinsale and Chris Eigeman. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes and earned $3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 53m (113 min)
- Director
- Whit Stillman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Gramercy Pictures (I)
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is The Last Days of Disco About?
The premise of The Last Days of Disco without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the summer of 1980, a group of friends in New York City find refuge in the vibrant atmosphere of an exclusive nightclub. As disco music fades from mainstream popularity, they grapple with changing times and explore themes of love, friendship, and self-discovery. The film captures a nostalgic look at a unique subculture and the bittersweet feeling of an era coming to an end.
The Last Days of Disco Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 1980s
- disco
- manhattan new york city
- yuppie
- nightclub
- police raid
- womanizer
- colleague colleague relationship
- manic depression
- romantic rivalry
- friend
- apartment
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- nightlife
- friendship between women
- dancing
- cynicism
- venereal disease
- unemployment
- pretending to be gay
- love triangle
- jealousy
- friendship
- roommate
- reference to carl barks
- advertising executive
- interrupted sex
- premarital sex
- female full frontal nudity
- public nudity
- loyalty
- editor
- disco music
- virgin
- taxi
- subway
- reference to j.d. salinger
- money laundering
- mental illness
- investigation
- integrity
- hymn
- associate editor
- assistant district attorney
- strobe light
- nightclub owner
- one night stand
- herpes
- gonorrhea
- friends who hate each other
- cigarette smoking
The Last Days of Disco Cast
Chloë Sevigny leads the cast, with Kate Beckinsale and Chris Eigeman. Directed by Whit Stillman.
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Director Whit Stillman
More from Whit Stillman
More films directed by Whit Stillman, best-rated first: Metropolitan, Barcelona, Damsels in Distress and Love & Friendship.
The Last Days of Disco Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Last Days of Disco 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Metacritic 76 Metascore
User score 7.6
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The Last Days of Disco Plot Summary
What happens in The Last Days of Disco from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set in the vibrant backdrop of New York City during the very early 1980s, two recent graduates from New Hampshire College, Alice Kinnon and Charlotte Pingress, find themselves struggling as underpaid readers at a publishing house. One evening, they gain access to an exclusive disco nightclub, where Alice hopes to connect with Jimmy Steinway (Mackenzie Astin), an advertising professional using the club to charm clients. However, tensions arise as Jimmy, irritable from being barred from inviting clients, ends up being expelled by his friend Des McGrath, the club manager facing job risks for allowing Jimmy inside.
Full summary
The whole story of The Last Days of Disco, scene by scene
The Last Days of Disco Box Office
The Last Days of Disco grossed $3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$3M
- US & Canada
- $3M
The Last Days of Disco Trailers & Videos
29 videos: 1 trailer, 2 teasers, 18 clips and 8 featurettes.
- Teaser Criterion Three Reasons: The Last Days of Disco (2012)
- Teaser U.S.A TV Spot
- Clip RSL Scenes from The Last Days of Disco CLIP 1-3
- Clip RSL Scenes from The Last Days of Disco CLIP 2-3
How Well Do You Know The Last Days of Disco?
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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What are the names of the two main characters who work at a publishing house?
Cars in The Last Days of Disco
23 cars on screen, including the 1990 Cadillac Brougham Stretched Limousine and the 1969 Checker Marathon.
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1990 Cadillac Brougham Stretched Limousine Minor role -
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1980 Chevrolet Impala Minor role -
1978 Ford Econoline Minor role
The Last Days of Disco Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Los últimos días del disco” and “Les derniers jours du disco”.
- Also known as
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- Los últimos días del disco
- Les derniers jours du disco
- Последние дни диско
- Os últimos Embalos da Disco
- Poslední dny disca
- Last Days of Disco - Nachts wird Geschichte gemacht
- 最后的迪斯科
- A diszkó végnapjai
- Rytmy nocy
- Последните дни на диското
- Poslední dny disco
- 디스코의 마지막 날
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- Diskonun Son Günleri
- Los Últimos Días de la Música Disco
- ラスト・デイズ・オブ・ディスコ
- Останні дні диско
- ימים אחרונים של דיסקו
- Ultimele zile disco
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The Last Days of Disco FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Last Days of Disco, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Last Days of Disco?
The Last Days of Disco runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).
When was The Last Days of Disco released?
The Last Days of Disco was released on May 29, 1998.
Who directed The Last Days of Disco?
The Last Days of Disco was directed by Whit Stillman.
More films by Whit Stillman Who is in the cast of The Last Days of Disco?
The Last Days of Disco stars Chloë Sevigny, Kate Beckinsale and Chris Eigeman.
How much did The Last Days of Disco make at the box office?
The Last Days of Disco grossed $3 million worldwide.
How is The Last Days of Disco rated?
The Last Days of Disco has 6.7/10 on IMDb and 76 on Metacritic.
Does The Last Days of Disco have a post-credit scene?
Yes. The Last Days of Disco has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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