as Kitty: A fellow recovery survivor who acts as the audience for Stahl's story.
as Jana: A high-powered Hollywood literary agent. ⚠️ Content & Viewer Guide
as Nicky: Stahl's friend and fellow drug addict.
: It explores the juxtaposition of his professional success and domestic life—including a marriage of convenience for a green card—against the "permanent midnight" of his addiction. 👥 Notable Cast & Characters
as Sandra: A British TV executive who marries Stahl for a green card and eventually develops real feelings for him.
is a gritty, independent drama based on the real-life memoirs of Hollywood screenwriter Jerry Stahl . The film is best known for Ben Stiller's raw, dramatic performance as Stahl, marking a major departure from his usual comedic roles. 🎬 Core Premise
as Kitty: A fellow recovery survivor who acts as the audience for Stahl's story.
as Jana: A high-powered Hollywood literary agent. ⚠️ Content & Viewer Guide Permanent Midnight(1998)
as Nicky: Stahl's friend and fellow drug addict. as Kitty: A fellow recovery survivor who acts
: It explores the juxtaposition of his professional success and domestic life—including a marriage of convenience for a green card—against the "permanent midnight" of his addiction. 👥 Notable Cast & Characters : It explores the juxtaposition of his professional
as Sandra: A British TV executive who marries Stahl for a green card and eventually develops real feelings for him.
is a gritty, independent drama based on the real-life memoirs of Hollywood screenwriter Jerry Stahl . The film is best known for Ben Stiller's raw, dramatic performance as Stahl, marking a major departure from his usual comedic roles. 🎬 Core Premise