Life Lessons
March 10, 1989
Overview
Lionel Dobie is an acclaimed abstract artist who finds himself unable to paint during the days before a scheduled gallery exhibition of his new work. Paulette is Lionel's assistant and former lover. Lionel is still infatuated with her, but Paulette wants only his tutelage, which makes things...More
Lionel Dobie is an acclaimed abstract artist who finds himself unable to paint during the days before a scheduled gallery exhibition of his new work. Paulette is Lionel's assistant and former lover. Lionel is still infatuated with her, but Paulette wants only his tutelage, which makes things difficult since they live in the same studio-loft. Paulette dates other people, including a performance artist and a painter.
Cast and crew
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Martin Scorsese
Director
Nick Nolte
Lionel Dobie
Rosanna Arquette
Paulette
Steve Buscemi
Gregory Stark
Jesse Borrego
Reuben Toro
Peter Gabriel
Himself
Illeana Douglas
Paulette’s Friend
Debbie Harry
Girl At Blind Alley
Martin Scorsese
Man Having Picture Taken With Lionel Dobie