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Tech Specs
Origin: USA
Format: 35mm
Running Time: 97 mins
Language:English

Life of the Party

Year: 2005
Genre: Drama/Comedy

Cast:
Ellen Pompeo ("Old School", TV's "Grey's Anatomy")
Clifton Collins Jr. ("Capote")
Eion Bailey

Director:
Barra Grant

Producers
Brian Reilly
Mark Gordon
Gary Levisohn
Scott Putman

Synopsis:
In the great tradition of “The Big Chill” this masterfully told drama introduces Michael Elgin, a floundering former high school track star. He keeps life's realities at bay by having too many cocktails a few nights too often. One night, he crashes into a tree, and though he emerges unscathed he galvanizes those who care about him into saving him from himself. His friends, co-workers, parents, ex- wife and new girlfriend all gather one evening to intervene; but, true to form, Michael takes over and turns the event into yet another party. The event soon spirals out of control. Secrets are revealed, emotions erupt, and relationships disintegrate to a crashing climax.

“Very much in the Alexander Payne-Jim Taylor school of humanist comedy, sharply cast will draw interest” -Variety.com