The Last of the Red Hot Lovers
GPTKB entity
Statements (153)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:play gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:television_adaptation
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| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:film
original stage play. |
| gptkbp:aspect_ratio |
1.85:1
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:none
gptkb:N/_A |
| gptkbp:based_on |
play by Neil Simon
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| gptkbp:box_office |
$2.5 million
$4.5 million |
| gptkbp:budget |
$2 million
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| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Bobbi_Michele
gptkb:Elaine_Navazio gptkb:Barney_Cashman Jeannette The women represent different aspects of femininity. Barney is portrayed as insecure. The character of Barney is a middle-aged man. The play features three female characters. Barney's father Barney's friend Barney's mother Barney's wife |
| gptkbp:character_development |
Barney Cashman evolves throughout the play.
Barney's growth female characters' arcs |
| gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:David_M._Walsh
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| gptkbp:color |
gptkb:Color
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| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
generally positive
mixed mixed reviews |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced later romantic comedies
influential in theater adaptations reflected societal attitudes towards marriage. reflected 1970s attitudes |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
New York City life
1970s American culture 1960s and 1970s culture American relationships |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
captures the zeitgeist of the late 1960s.
examines the complexities of adult relationships. |
| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Robert_Moore
gptkb:Gene_Saks |
| gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:Columbia_Pictures
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| gptkbp:editing |
gptkb:Richard_Marks
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| gptkbp:film |
gptkb:Alan_Arkin
gptkb:Paula_Prentiss gptkb:Sandy_Dennis |
| gptkbp:film_series |
gptkb:none
gptkb:N/_A |
| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:New_York_City
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:none
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:comedy
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| gptkbp:home_media_release |
gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray gptkb:2001 |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Last of the Red Hot Lovers
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| gptkbp:influenced |
romantic comedies
subsequent comedies later romantic comedies. the portrayal of middle-aged characters in theater. |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:The_Graduate
gptkb:Vaudeville gptkb:American_theater stand-up comedy social changes of the era Neil Simon's own experiences. |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:The_Graduate
gptkb:Barefoot_in_the_Park gptkb:The_Odd_Couple |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Neil Simon's experiences
Neil Simon's life experiences |
| gptkbp:inspired |
stage adaptations.
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:legacy |
considered a classic
influenced future playwrights classic American comedy film. |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Barney_Cashman
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| gptkbp:music |
gptkb:Burt_Bacharach
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| gptkbp:music_composer |
gptkb:Burt_Bacharach
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| gptkbp:musical_elements |
character-driven humor
situational comedy dialogue-driven |
| gptkbp:notable_actor |
gptkb:Lee_Grant
gptkb:Alan_Arkin gptkb:Paula_Prentiss gptkb:Sandy_Dennis |
| gptkbp:notable_awards |
Tony Award nominations
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| gptkbp:notable_performance |
Alan Arkin's portrayal of Barney.
Paula Prentiss's portrayal of another woman. Sandy Dennis's portrayal of one of the women. |
| gptkbp:notable_production |
1970 Broadway production
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| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" I’m just a guy who wants to have a little fun."
" Life is too short to be serious all the time." " I’m not looking for a relationship, just a little fun." " I’m not a man who has a lot of experience with women." " I’m a man who’s been married for 20 years." " I’m a man who’s trying to find himself." " I’m just a man who wants to have an affair." " I’m not a man who has affairs." " I’m a man who’s looking for a little excitement." " I’m not a man who has affairs. I’m a man who has a life!" |
| gptkbp:notable_scene |
the final confrontation
Barney's monologues the three seductions |
| gptkbp:number_of_acts |
gptkb:3
2 |
| gptkbp:original_language |
English
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| gptkbp:original_run |
1969 to 1971
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| gptkbp:performances |
gptkb:1,000
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| gptkbp:performed_at |
gptkb:West_End
gptkb:Broadway |
| gptkbp:plot |
Barney attempts to have affairs.
Barney struggles with his desires. The play explores themes of love and loneliness. |
| gptkbp:premiere |
gptkb:New_York_City
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| gptkbp:premiered_on |
gptkb:1969
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| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:Columbia_Pictures
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| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:Random_House
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| gptkbp:release_date |
December 15, 1972
December 18, 1970 |
| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1970
gptkb:1972 |
| gptkbp:revival |
multiple revivals
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| gptkbp:runtime |
100 minutes
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| gptkbp:screenplay |
gptkb:Neil_Simon
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| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:New_York_City
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:New_York_City
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| gptkbp:soundtrack |
The Last of the Red Hot Lovers Soundtrack
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| gptkbp:starring |
gptkb:Alan_Arkin
gptkb:Paula_Prentiss gptkb:Barbara_Harris gptkb:Maureen_Stapleton gptkb:Sandy_Dennis gptkb:Robert_Klein |
| gptkbp:style |
farce
character-driven comedy. dialogue-heavy. |
| gptkbp:thematic_element |
gptkb:infidelity
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| gptkbp:theme |
midlife crisis
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| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:marriage
gptkb:infidelity loneliness regret desire midlife crisis |
| gptkbp:writer |
gptkb:Neil_Simon
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| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Neil_Simon
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Jessica_Lange
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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