- Release date: 1997
- Runtime: 90 min
- Genre: Documentary
- Starring: Raymond Bilbool, Tommy Gallagher, Trisha Absher, Army Archerd ... See all
- Director: Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini
- Plot: In 1995, Chasen's closed its doors after 60 years of serving chili to movie stars and visiting dignitaries, Presidents and the Pope. During its two final weeks, Chasen regulars (actors and producers), staff, and management sat for interviews. There's an Oscar party for 1500, footage and photos of famous diners,... Read more
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Fun, nostalgic, and sad look at the old Hollywood
Aug 26, 2006
blanche-2
Aug 26, 2006blanche-2
Chasen's restaurant was the place to be when Hollywood was in its golden years, and this documentary covers its last days and says goodbye to an era. Famous for its chili, which Elizabeth Taylor had shipped to Rome during the filming... Read more at imdb.com
Unbelievably boring & empty excuse for a documentary.
Sep 21, 2002
inframan
Sep 21, 2002inframan
This must be the WORST documentary I have ever watched. I love Hollywood legends & I love old LA restaurants. Musso & Franks and Cantors on Fairfax were favorites when I was working out there. I never got to Chasens &... Read more at imdb.com
Epic
Jun 04, 2000
Jochen Langenbach
Jun 04, 2000Jochen Langenbach
I have to agree that it´s a fantastic documentary. I was very surprised to watch it on German TV, because I just stayed at Raymond Bilbool´s place in Hollywood for the second time. If you want to know him better (and... Read more at imdb.com
Great Slice of Hollywood History
Oct 05, 1999
Noah Arceneaux
Oct 05, 1999Noah Arceneaux
This documentary is a great fun for pop culture buffs, or anyone who loves old Hollywood. Chasen's restaurant has been a Los Angeles institution for decades, and the filmmakers interview many of the waiters, cooks, bartender, etc. who've worked there over... Read more at imdb.com
Critics Reviews
| Mar 30, 2004DVD Talk
Instead of Gallagher, the lion's share of the interview footage is dominated by one Raymond Bilbool, an extravagantly pissy Burmese banquet coordinator.
The mix of stock footage, new footage shot on film, and miscellaneous bits on grainy videotape good fine if unexceptional.
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Off the Menu: the Last Days of Chasen's
popmatters.com –
2004-03-30
The DVD packaging for Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasens boasts appearances by Quentin Tarantino, Samuel Jackson, Sharon Stone, and many more. This star-studded cast list, combined with an image of the faade of Chasens restaurant set against... ... Full Article
OFF THE MENU: THE LAST DAYS OF CHASEN'S Rated:NR For movie details, please click here . When we think of the golden age of Hollywood, it's not only classic pictures and movie stars that we recall, but often the gathering... ... Full Article





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