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1983 · Movie · 1h 25m

The Brass Ring

Follows a disillusioned man, disillusioned with his life, who returns to his hometown. He's seeking a sense of lost innocence and a connection to his past. He becomes obsessed with a local, long-closed amusement park, seeing it as a symbol of his lost youth. As he delves into the park's history and its former inhabitants, he confronts his own regrets and the harsh realities of growing up.

My take

A melancholic journey into nostalgia and regret. Perfect for when you're in that reflective mood—ready to sit with uncomfortable truths about growing up and the versions of ourselves we've lost.

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Cast

Dina MerrillSylvia SidneyApril Lerman

Director

Bob Balaban

If tonight is a The Brass Ring night…

…these live in the same corner of my head.

Want one picked out for tonight?

Tell me what kind of night it is — I'll do the rest.