The Pompatus of Love (1996): Cast & Plot
The Pompatus of Love is a 1996 comedy drama directed by Richard Schenkman, starring Jon Cryer as Mark, Adrian Pasdar and Tim Guinee. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Richard Schenkman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- BMG Independents
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Pompatus of Love About?
The premise of The Pompatus of Love without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Four friends gather around a table of beers, grappling with the enigmatic line “the pompatus of love” from Steve Miller’s “Joker.” Their conversation drifts between trying to decode the phrase and probing the mystery of women, each offering awkward, often comic insights into their own romantic histories.
The Pompatus of Love Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- satire comedy
- beer
- drinking
- love
- pacific ocean
- moon
- space cowboy
- apartment
- clothes designer
- fashion
- self esteem
- playing pool
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- reference to the kennedys
- reference to the beatles
- peter pan complex
- immaturity
- liar
- lie
- ladder
- saxophone player
- saxophone
- women's bathroom
- neurotic
- desire
- reference to geena davis
- reference to charlie brown
- reference to edvard munch
- playwright
- marriage
- campfire
- destroying a house
- sledge hammer
- rooftop
- heimlich maneuver
- choking
- black eye
- safe sex
- jealousy
- fear of death
- taxi
- beach
- airplane
- answering machine
- manhattan new york city
- los angeles california
- times square manhattan new york city
- older man younger woman relationship
- tv news
- satire
- watching tv
The Pompatus of Love Cast & Characters
Jon Cryer leads the cast as Mark, with Adrian Pasdar as Josh and Tim Guinee as Runyon. Directed by Richard Schenkman; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Richard Schenkman
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Jon Cryer as Mark -
Adrian Pasdar as Josh - Tim Guinee as Runyon
- Adam Oliensis as Phil
Also Starring in The Pompatus of Love
· 13 more- Kristen Wilson Tasha
- Dana Wheeler-Nicholson Kathryn
- Paige Turco Gina
- Mia Sara Cynthia
- Kristin Scott Thomas Caroline
- Jennifer Tilly Tarzaan
- John Hoyt Big Toe
- Charlie Murphy Saxophone Man
- Angela Featherstone Times Square Kisser
- Arabella Field Lori - Phil's Wife
- Lianna Pai Ting
- John Norman Thomas Cabbie
- Helen Haft Real Estate Broker
More from Richard Schenkman
More films directed by Richard Schenkman, best-rated first: Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God... Be Back by Five, The Man from Earth: Holocene, Mischief Night and Layover.
The Pompatus of Love Plot Summary
What happens in The Pompatus of Love from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Mark, a therapist [Jon Cryer], and his friends navigate love with a sharp, witty banter set against the glow of upscale Manhattan bars, lofts, and sleek apartments. In this urban tapestry, four men chase connection while testing the limits of loyalty, temptation, and what it means to grow up without losing sight of desire. The group includes Runyon, a playwright [Tim Guinee], Josh, a persistent playboy [Adrian Pasdar], and Phil, a married plumber [Adam Oliensis], each wrestling with the pull of romance and the fear of commitment in their own distinct way.
Full summary
The whole story of The Pompatus of Love, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Pompatus of Love?
9 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 is Mark's profession in the film?
The Pompatus of Love Also Known As
Also known as “Die Sache mit den Frauen”.
- Also known as
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- Die Sache mit den Frauen
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Movies Like The Pompatus of Love
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Republic Of Love, Pompo the Cinephile and Love, Ludlow.
The Pompatus of Love FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Pompatus of Love, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Pompatus of Love?
The Pompatus of Love runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was The Pompatus of Love released?
The Pompatus of Love was released on July 26, 1996.
Who directed The Pompatus of Love?
The Pompatus of Love was directed by Richard Schenkman.
More films by Richard Schenkman Who is in the cast of The Pompatus of Love?
The Pompatus of Love stars Jon Cryer as Mark, Adrian Pasdar as Josh and Tim Guinee as Runyon, among 17 credited actors.
Does The Pompatus of Love have a post-credit scene?
No. The Pompatus of Love has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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