Who is Lawrence Woolsey in Matinee?

John Goodman plays Lawrence Woolsey in the film.

What is Matinee about?

In October 1962, the Cuban Missile Crisis occurs and the menace of nuclear war looms over the American South. Low-budget filmmaker Lawrence Woolsey (John Goodman) is in Key West, Fla., debuting his new film "Mant!" and thinks the prevailing mood of fear surrounding the premiere is perfect to stir up some excitement. A group of local teenagers (Simon Fenton, Lisa Jakub, Kellie Martin) prepare for the film's opening night, experiencing small crises of their own.

Matinee

Name: Matinee
Duration: 99
Rating: 63

NR 1 hr 39 min

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How long is Matinee?: Matinee is 1 hr 39 min long.

Who directed Matinee?: Joe Dante

Who is Lawrence Woolsey in Matinee?: John Goodman plays Lawrence Woolsey in the film.

What is Matinee about?: In October 1962, the Cuban Missile Crisis occurs and the menace of nuclear war looms over the American South. Low-budget filmmaker Lawrence Woolsey (John Goodman) is in Key West, Fla., debuting his new film "Mant!" and thinks the prevailing mood of fear surrounding the premiere is perfect to stir up some excitement. A group of local teenagers (Simon Fenton, Lisa Jakub, Kellie Martin) prepare for the film's opening night, experiencing small crises of their own.