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An dark comedy centering around Barry Egan, the socially impaired owner of a small businessâdistributing novelty toilet plungersâin the San Fernando Valley. Dominated by seven sisters, and constantly negotiating his own manhood, he is unlikely to find romance unless romance finds him. In an attempt to resolve his loneliness, while having a vulnerable moment, Barry contacts a phone sex operator who, in turn threatens him with blackmail. Connected to a larger business network, the operator send some thugs on a mission from Utah to California, to follow, scare, and extort Barry. Barry becomes desperate, until a new door opens in his life. Therefore, when one of his sisters fixes him up with a lovely young English woman, Lena--who has rather quirky qualities herself--his emotions go haywire, fluctuating between lust, self-doubt, and uncontrollable rage. Nonetheless, Barry will embark upon whatever adventure it takes, just to have a shot at true romance.
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| Also Known As: |
Punch
Punch Drunk Knuckle Love
Punch Drunk Love
The X-4 Project
Untitled Paul Thomas Anderson Comedy
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| Production Status: |
Released |
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| Genres: |
Comedy and Romance |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 37 min. |
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| Release Date: |
October 11th, 2002 (LA/NY) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for strong language including a scene of sexual dialogue. |
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| Distributors: |
Sony Pictures Releasing
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| Production Co.: |
JoAnne Sellar/Ghoulardi Film Company
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| Studios: |
New Line Cinema, Revolution Studios, Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$17,791,031 |
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| Filming Locations: |
Los Angeles, California, USA
Hawaii, USA
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| Produced in: |
United States |
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