Hurry Up, or I'll Be 30
| Industry | Film production and distribution |
|---|---|
| Founder | Joseph Jacoby |
| Headquarters | United States |
Key people | Joseph Jacoby |
| Products | Film rights management |
| Owner | Joseph Jacoby |
Hurry Up, or I'll Be 30—also titled I Am Waiting No More, is a 1973 American comedy-drama directed by Joseph Jacoby. The film features performances by John Lefkowitz, Linda De Coff, and Danny DeVito. Recognized as a significant example of low-budget filmmaking from the 1970s, it was released theatrically in New York City in November 1973, with Joseph E. Levine presenting. The movie received favorable reviews, notably from The New York Times critic Vincent Canby, who praised it as "A wryly affectionate portrait of a younger 'Marty'." Canby's critique was republished in 2009 during a retrospective highlighting influential films from that decade.
In 2009, the film's rights holder, Jacoby Entertainment, Ltd., discovered unauthorized DVD editions circulating under the name I Am Waiting No More. These copies featured an unapproved image of Danny DeVito from a later era. The company took successful legal measures against the distributors in California civil court to defend its intellectual property rights.
Plot
The narrative follows George Trapani (portrayed by John Lefkowitz), a Brooklyn resident facing a personal crisis as he nears his 30th birthday. Confronted with setbacks in both his career and romantic life, George strives to meet societal benchmarks for achievement at this stage.
Cast
- John Lefkowitz as George Trapani
- Linda De Coff as Jackie Tice (credited as Linda DeCoff)
- Ronald Anton as Vince Trapani
- Maureen Byrnes as Flo
- Danny DeVito as Petey