Hunger
Hunger
2001, English. Directed by Maria Giese.
A sensitive writer from a small town faces spiritual crisis as he tries to make it as a Hollywood screenwriter. Charlie Pontus (Joseph Culp) wanders around Los Angeles torn between his efforts to sell a screenplay and find his next meal. His natural optimism keeps him afloat as he walks the tight-rope between his love for the beautiful, exotic Ylayali (Kathleen Luong) and his desperate connection to The Chief (Robert Culp), the Hollywood producer who has the power to give life or take it away. Stubbornly refusing to relinquish his principles, he sinks deeper and deeper into spiritual crisis, finally confronting God in a Jobian showdown.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 13 January 2001
- Written by
- Maria Giese
- Budget
- $10K
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What Hunger is based on
Hunger is based on Hunger (1890) by Knut Hamsun.
1890
Hunger
By Knut Hamsun
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Hunger runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
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Hunger isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 13 January 2001. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hunger?
If you liked Hunger, try Bastard Out of Carolina, Lucky Them, The Girl in the Book.
Who directed Hunger?
Hunger (2001) was directed by Maria Giese and stars Joseph Culp, Robert Culp, Redmond Gleeson.
What is Hunger based on?
Hunger is based on Hunger (1890) by Knut Hamsun.