Bad Timing

Bad Timing (1982) is a drama, adventure film directed by Nancy Savoca.

Nancy Savoca’s second student film follows two twelve-year olds, Bobby (Joey D’Arelli) and Denise (Kelly Cinnante) who run away to Hollywood. They land at an open mic night in a New Jersey bar where Bobby’s aunt and uncle (once aspiring actors) lay out the realities of life as a working actor. The film was inspired by performers Savoca met while making her first student film, most notably William DaPrato. Filled with wry humor and quiet revelations about the pursuit of artistic dreams, Bad Timing also features Marianne Leone and the on-screen debut of future Academy Award winner Chris Cooper.

Cast

Kelly Cinnante

Denise

Marianne Leone Cooper

Carol

Chris Cooper

Eddie

Dale Carman

Comedian Scott Oliver

Joey D'Arelli

Bobby

Danny Fasolino

Emcee

Marta Fensore

Denise's Mother

Tom Lemme

Heckler

Mary Portser

Singer Julie Dey

Louise Salis

Denise's Mother (voice)

Carla Wynn

Waitress