On May 1, 1987, the comedy film The Allnighter was released in theaters. Directed by Tamar Simon Hoffs, the movie starred Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles in one of her few major acting roles, alongside Dedee Pfeiffer, Joan Cusack, and Pam Grier.
The Allnighter followed a group of college friends facing one last night of fun and chaos before graduation. Despite its young cast and relatable theme, the film received poor reviews and earned only 2.7 million dollars at the box office against a 1 million dollar budget. Over time, it has gained a bit of a cult following among fans of 80s teen comedies.
Fun fact: Director Tamar Simon Hoffs is Susanna Hoffs’ real-life mother, making The Allnighter a true family project.
The Allnighter followed a group of college friends facing one last night of fun and chaos before graduation. Despite its young cast and relatable theme, the film received poor reviews and earned only 2.7 million dollars at the box office against a 1 million dollar budget. Over time, it has gained a bit of a cult following among fans of 80s teen comedies.
Fun fact: Director Tamar Simon Hoffs is Susanna Hoffs’ real-life mother, making The Allnighter a true family project.
