White Palace(1990)
“The story of a younger man and a bolder woman.”
Overview
Max Baron is a Jewish advertising executive in his 20s who's still getting over the death of his wife. Nora Baker is a 40-something diner waitress who enjoys the wilder side of life. Mismatched or not, their attraction is instant and smoldering. With time, however, their class and age differences become an obstacle in their relationship, especially since Max can't keep Nora a secret from his Jewish friends and upper-crust associates forever.
Director
Luis Mandoki
Studio
Universal Pictures
Revenue
$17M
Cast
Susan Sarandon
as Nora Baker
James Spader
as Max Baron
Kathy Bates
as Rosemary
Jason Alexander
as Neil
Eileen Brennan
as Judy
Steven Hill
as Sol Horowitz
Renée Taylor
as Edith Baron
Jonathan Penner
as Marv Miller
Rachel Chagall
as Rachel
Corey Parker
as Larry Klugman
Barbara Howard
as Sherri Klugman
Kim Myers
as Heidi Solomon
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1990
Runtime
1h 43m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Box Office
$17M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch White Palace?▼
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What is White Palace about?▼
Max Baron is a Jewish advertising executive in his 20s who's still getting over the death of his wife. Nora Baker is a 40-something diner waitress who enjoys the wilder side of life. Mismatched or not, their attraction is instant and smoldering. With time, however, their class and age differences become an obstacle in their relationship, especially since Max can't keep Nora a secret from his Jewish friends and upper-crust associates forever.
Who directed White Palace?▼
White Palace was directed by Luis Mandoki and released in 1990. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is White Palace?▼
White Palace has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
Who stars in White Palace?▼
The cast of White Palace includes Susan Sarandon as Nora Baker, James Spader as Max Baron, Kathy Bates as Rosemary, Jason Alexander as Neil, Eileen Brennan as Judy and more.
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