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Feature film — 1989

Skin Deep (1989)

6.21h 37mRomance — Comedy — Drama

Hard-drinking novelist Zach Hutton spirals out of control after his wife and mistress both leave him. Alone and crippled by a bad case of writer's block, Zach slips in and out of casual relationships and one-night stands, while his drinking becomes more and more severe. With the help of a bartender and his therapist, Zach confronts his demons — women and alcohol.

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A high-signal pick with 95 votes.

Morgan Creek Entertainment / Beco Films

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Director: Blake Edwards

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Cast & crew

John Ritter as Zach

John Ritter

Zach

Vincent Gardenia as Barney

Vincent Gardenia

Barney

Alyson Reed as Alex

Alyson Reed

Alex

Joel Brooks as Jake

Joel Brooks

Jake

Julianne Phillips as Molly

Julianne Phillips

Molly

Chelsea Field as Amy

Chelsea Field

Amy

Peter Donat as Sparky

Peter Donat

Sparky

Don Gordon as Curt

Don Gordon

Curt

Nina Foch as Alex's Mother

Nina Foch

Alex's Mother

Denise Crosby as Angie

Denise Crosby

Angie

Michael Kidd as Dr. Westford

Michael Kidd

Dr. Westford

DeeDee Rescher as Bernice

DeeDee Rescher

Bernice

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