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The Center of the World

  • 2001
  • Unrated
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
5.5K
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The Center of the World (2001)
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A successful computer engineer meets a stripper in a cafe. He offers her $10,000 and she offers three days and nights of no penetration in Vegas.A successful computer engineer meets a stripper in a cafe. He offers her $10,000 and she offers three days and nights of no penetration in Vegas.A successful computer engineer meets a stripper in a cafe. He offers her $10,000 and she offers three days and nights of no penetration in Vegas.

  • Director
    • Wayne Wang
  • Writers
    • Wayne Wang
    • Miranda July
    • Paul Auster
  • Stars
    • Shane Edelman
    • Balthazar Getty
    • Molly Parker
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    5.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Wayne Wang
    • Writers
      • Wayne Wang
      • Miranda July
      • Paul Auster
    • Stars
      • Shane Edelman
      • Balthazar Getty
      • Molly Parker
    • 77User reviews
    • 65Critic reviews
    • 44Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Top Cast22

    Shane Edelman
    Shane Edelman
    • Porter
    Balthazar Getty
    Balthazar Getty
    • Brian Pivano
    Molly Parker
    Molly Parker
    • Florence
    Peter Sarsgaard
    Peter Sarsgaard
    • Richard Longman
    Maryjane Green
    Maryjane Green
    • Lap Dancer
    • (as Karry Brown)
    Alisha Klass
    Alisha Klass
    • Pandora Stripper
    Mel Gorham
    Mel Gorham
    • Roxanne
    Lisa Newlan
    • Porn Site Woman
    Jason McCabe
    • Pete
    • (as Jason Mccabe Calacanis)
    Travis Miljan
    • Dog Owner
    Jerry Sherman
    • Old Man
    Carla Gugino
    Carla Gugino
    • Jerri
    Pat Morita
    Pat Morita
    • Taxi Driver
    Robert Lefkowitz
    • Motel Manager
    John Lombardo
    • Gondolier
    Kathy Florez
    • Maid
    Ian Gomez
    Ian Gomez
    • Delivery Man
    Alison Amberley
      • Director
        • Wayne Wang
      • Writers
        • Wayne Wang
        • Miranda July
        • Paul Auster
      • All cast & crew
      • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

      User reviews77

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      Reviewers say 'The Center of the World' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

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      Storyline

      Did you know

      • Trivia
        The scene of Florence's character engaging in masturbation was performed by porn actress Alisha Klass, not Molly Parker.
      • Goofs
        When Jerri is yelling at Florence in the hotel room, the crew and equipment are reflected in the mirror.
      • Quotes
        • Florence: Women want to feel desired. And men love it when their women make that extra effort to be desirable. After all, without sex, none of us would be born. And we are all born out of a woman's cunt. It is the center of the world. And the more we can do to glorify that holy spot, the more we're doing for mankind.
      • Crazy credits
        The opening credits are done as if they were just typed at the moment the image is on the screen. As such, there are typos which get back-spaced and then quickly fixed.
      • Connections
        Featured in At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper: Freddy Got Fingered/The Body/Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles/The Center of the World/Keep the River on Your Right (2001)
      • Soundtracks
        Black Cat Bone
        Written by Guy Fixsen and Margaret Fiedler
        Performed by Laika
        Courtesy of Too Pure Records (Beggars Banquet)

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      Details

      • Release date
        • May 18, 2001 (Italy)
      • Country of origin
        • United States
      • Language
        • English
      • Also known as
        • El centro del mundo
      • Filming locations
        • Santa Clarita, California, USA
      • Production companies
        • Artisan Entertainment
        • Redeemable Features
      • See more company credits at IMDbPro

      Box office

      • Gross US & Canada
        • $1,101,344
      • Opening weekend US & Canada
        • $67,809
        • Apr 22, 2001
      • Gross worldwide
        • $1,460,687
      See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

      Tech specs

      • Runtime
        • 1h 28m(88 min)
      • Color
        • Color
        • Black and White
      • Sound mix
        • Dolby Digital
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.85 : 1

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