Cover Me Babe
| Cover Me Babe | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Noel Black |
| Produced by | Lester Linsk |
| Written by | George Wells |
| Starring |
Robert Forster Sondra Locke Susanne Benton Sam Waterston Ken Kercheval Sam Waterston Michael Margotta Floyd Mutrux Maggie Thrett Jeff Corey |
| Music by | Fred Karlin |
| Cinematography | Michel Hugo |
| Edited by | Harry W. Gerstad |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
Release date |
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Running time | 89 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Cover Me Babe is a 1970 drama film about a young filmmaker who will do anything to get a studio contract. The film was directed by Noel Black, and stars Robert Forster and Sondra Locke.[1] The title song was written by Fred Karlin and Randy Newman, and performed by BREAD. A second song by Bread (written by Karlin and band members James Griffin and Robb Royer, titled "So You Say") also appeared on the soundtrack.
Plot
Tony Hall is a film-school student who does not care to make conventional films. His first avant-garde effort features Melisse, who soon becomes Tony's lover and moves in with him.
Seeking a grant, Tony is steered to Paul, who's a Hollywood agent, but he continues to reject the notion of making movies that conform to the norm. Tony shoots realistic footage of a couple making love in a car, a derelict, a prostitute, even an argument between Melisse and a young student, Jerry, that nearly turns violent. He alienates all eventually, and is alone in the end.
Cast
- Robert Forster as Tony
- Sondra Locke as Melisse
- Ken Kercheval as Jerry
- Sam Waterston as Cameraman
- Jeff Corey as Paul
- Susanne Benton as Sybil
- Robert Fields as Will
Production
It was based on an original script by George Wells.[2]
Michael Sarrazin was originally sought for the lead role.[3] Filming began in early May 1969 under the working title Run Shadow Run.[4]
See also
References
- ↑ The New York Times
- ↑ Multi-Million $$$ Look to 'Zabriskie' Haber, Joyce. Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File); Los Angeles, Calif. [Los Angeles, Calif]03 Apr 1969: f12.
- ↑ "Movie Call Sheet". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. April 3, 1969. p. 96.
- ↑ "'Run Shadow Run' In Production". Arizona Daily Star. May 11, 1969.