BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS
4K Restoration - 25th Anniversary
1999 - 110 MINUTES
A FILM BY ALAN RUDOLPH
WITH BRUCE WILLIS, NICK NOLTE, ALBERT FINNEY
BASED ON KURT VONNEGUT’S BEST-SELLING NOVEL
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25 years after its initial release, Kurt Vonnegut’s biting portrayal of America’s mad chaos, "Breakfast of Champions," returns in a restored 4K version. Directed by the brilliant Alan Rudolph and starring Bruce Willis, Nick Nolte, and Albert Finney, this zany and incisive film has been overlooked for far too long.
In our current turbulent election period, there’s no better time to rediscover and pay tribute to Rudolph’s unique cinematic vision and the timeless relevance of Vonnegut’s work. "Breakfast of Champions" is back, ready to provoke thought and captivate audiences all over again.
Synopsis: "Breakfast of Champions" tells the story of Dwayne Hoover (Bruce Willis), a famous car dealer and the most respected man in Midland City. The American success formula has left Dwayne rich and famous, but also empty and suicidal. He suspects dark motives emanating from his wife (Barbara Hershey), his sales manager (Nick Nolte), and his lover/secretary (Glenne Headly). When Dwayne has a volatile, astonishing encounter with outrageous science fiction writer Kilgore Trout (Albert Finney) at the Midland City Fine Arts Festival, neither they nor the city is ever the same.
“25 Years Later, One of Bruce Willis’ Best Movies Gets the Release It Deserves”—IndieWire
"The wild and chaotic tone that proved so abrasive in 1999 now seems right at home in the chaos of our current times...the chance to experience one of the most idiosyncratic films from one of America’s most idiosyncratic filmmakers—is an unexpected thrill.”—Peter Sobczynski, Rogerebert.com
"A genuinely bizarre film, bolstered by an outstanding cast and an abrasive form, Breakfast of Champions arrives at just the right moment for reclamation.”—Ethan Vestby, The Film Stage
“The perfect film for our complicated times.”— Dillon Gonzales, Geek Vibes Nation
“Breakfast Is Served—Again: Alan Rudolph on the reissue of “Breakfast of Champions”” —RogerEbert.com
“Alan Rudolph on Robert Altman, Bruce Willis, Nick Nolte, Albert Finney, Owen Wilson and Breakfast Of Champions” —Eye For Film
Exclusive: Interview with Alan Rudolph About Breakfast of Champions with Bruce Willis —Rise Up Daily
Breakfast of Champions Exclusive Clip Features Bruce Willis Teaching Nick Nolte About the Impact of Clothing on Car Sales —FilmFactual
“the restoration for the 25th anniversary is gorgeous” —MovieJawn
“Breakfast of Champions” returns in a beautiful, 4K upgrade and is back in theaters for a limited release.” —Hollywood in Toto
“Alan Rudolph on Making a Meal of “Breakfast of Champions”. The director discusses seeing his adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut’s novel and a passion project for Bruce Willis finally get its day in the sun. —Moveable Feast
“Breakfast of Champions delivers a very specific critique of American life, which could stand alongside other older novels and movies – such as George Orwell’s 1984 – in feeling more relevant in today’s society than at any other time since its release.” —MovieWeb
“What was once old and reviled is now fresh and genius....it only took 25 years for it to happen....” —In the Seats
“This is Going to Be the Most Circuitous Interview”: Alan Rudolph on Breakfast of Champions —Filmmaker Magazine
“Three Great Things: Alan Rudolph - The legendary indie pioneer, whose 1999 film Breakfast of Champions is re-released today, shares a trio of personal favorites.” —Talk House
“this special conversation, Rudolph reflects on his year as Altman's assistant director and his career at large.” —FilmWax (Video)
“Exclusive: Director Alan Rudolph on Breakfast of Champions Re-Release” —Black Film and TV
“"At the time, it was both barrels point blank from all the critics. They couldn't kill it enough."“ —Boston Hassle
“We talk everything about Breakfast of Champions” -MFTV Movie Club (Video)
“Exclusive: Interview with Alan Rudolph About Breakfast of Champions with Bruce Willis” —Rise Up Daily
“his devotion to his specific vision of a hyper-unreal Middle America, presented with a corrosive skepticism about the American Dream, remains a marvel” —Screen Slate
“Shout! Studios Debuts Clip From Kurt Vonnegut Adaptation ‘Breakfast Of Champions’ Ahead Of 4K Theatrical Bow (EXCLUSIVE)” —Geek Vibes Nation
“you should check it out, trust me.” —Santa Fe Reporter
“unpredictable and entertaining”—Far Out Magazine