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The Hatbox (1985): Cast

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The Hatbox is a 1985 short drama directed by Greg Mottola, starring Karen Frank. It runs 4 minutes.

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The Hatbox (1985) movie poster
Released
Runtime
4 min
Director
Greg Mottola
Genre
Drama
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Hatbox About?

The premise of The Hatbox without spoilers.

This short silent, black‑and‑white film marks the directing debut of THE DAYTRIPPERS filmmaker Greg Mottola, who also handled cinematography and editing. Produced during his brief tenure at the Pittsburgh Filmmakers collective in 1985, it showcases his early visual storytelling within the experimental atmosphere of that era.

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Cast & crew

The Hatbox Cast

Karen Frank stars in The Hatbox. Directed by Greg Mottola.

From the director

More from Greg Mottola

More films directed by Greg Mottola, best-rated first: Superbad, The Daytrippers, Adventureland and Paul.

Full filmography

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FAQ

The Hatbox FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Hatbox, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Hatbox?

The Hatbox runs 4 minutes.

When was The Hatbox released?

The Hatbox was released on December 31, 1985.

Who directed The Hatbox?

The Hatbox was directed by Greg Mottola.

More films by Greg Mottola

Who is in the cast of The Hatbox?

The Hatbox stars Karen Frank.

Does The Hatbox have a post-credit scene?

No. The Hatbox has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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