Memories of Me (1988)

5.4/10 • 103 min • Comedy Drama

Overview

After a heart attack, Abbie Polin (Crystal), a New York doctor, goes to Los Angeles to see his father, Abe (King), who works in Hollywood as the "king of the extras." Their relationship has been strained for several years. Lisa, the romantic interest in Abbie's life, bonds with Abe, who gets along famously with everyone but his son. Abe begins having memory loss and eventually is diagnosed with a brain aneurysm. He and his son grow closer in time and, before it's too late, Abbie tries to get Abe a speaking role in a film.

Cast

Billy Crystal

Alan King

JoBeth Williams

Janet Carroll

David Ackroyd

1st Assistant Director

Phil Fondacaro

Robert Pastorelli

Mark L. Taylor

2nd Assistant Director

Peter Elbling

Larry Cedar

1st Assistant Director (Soap)

Sheryl Bernstein

Sean Connery

Self (uncredited)

Karl Lukas

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