Skin Deep

Skin Deep

97 mins | Drama, Comedy, Romance | March 3, 1989

Hard-drinking novelist Zach Hutton spirals out of control after his wife and mistress both leave him. Alone and crippled by a bad case of writer's block, Zach slips in and out of casual relationships and one-night stands, while his drinking becomes more and more severe. With the help of a bartender and his therapist, Zach confronts his demons -- women and alcohol -- and rediscovers his writing voice.

Skin Deep

97 mins | Drama, Comedy, Romance | March 3, 1989

Skin Deep
Hard-drinking novelist Zach Hutton spirals out of control after his wife and mistress both leave him. Alone and crippled by a bad case of writer's block, Zach slips in and out of casual relationships and one-night stands, while his drinking becomes more and more severe. With the help of a bartender and his therapist, Zach confronts his demons -- women and alcohol -- and rediscovers his writing voice.
IMDb rating 6.1
Producers 20th Century Fox, Beco Films, Morgan Creek Productions
Original title Skin Deep
Directors Blake Edwards
Writers Blake Edwards

Cast

John Ritter

as Zachary Hutton

Vincent Gardenia

as Barney the Barkeeper

Alyson Reed

as Alexandra 'Alex' Hutton

Joel Brooks

as Jake Fedderman

Chelsea Field

as Amy

Peter Donat

as Sparky

Don Gordon

as Curt

Nina Foch

as Alex's Mother

Denise Crosby

as Angie

Michael Kidd

as Dr. Westford

DeeDee Rescher

as Bernice

Raye Hollitt

as Lonnie

Bryan Genesse

as Rick

Bo Foxworth

as Greg

Brenda Swanson

as Emily

Heidi Paine

as Tina

Diana Barton

as Helena

Sheryl Lee Ralph

as Receptionist