Permanent Midnight is a 1998 English-language Biography Drama motion picture written by David Veloz and Jerry Stahl. The movie is directed by David Veloz and produced by Jane Hamsher and Don Murphy. Comedy writer Jerry Stahl, whose $6000-a-week heroin habit had him taking his infant daughter along on his drug runs and doing smack during TV script conferences. Departing detox, Stahl explores memories with survivor Kitty, who listens patiently to Stahl's flashback. Other women in Stahl's life are his British wife Sandra and his agent Vola. For the TV series Mr. Chompers (inspired by ALF), Stahl meets with sitcom exec Craig Ziffer and puppeteer Allen. For freaky freebasing, Stahl hangs with mumbler Nicky and druggie Gus. Written by Anonymous. Permanent midnight features Ben Stiller in the title role along with an ensemble cast including Elizabeth Hurley, Maria Bello, Owen Wilson, Cheryl Ladd, Peter Greene and Janeane Garofalo. The music was composed by Daniel Licht. The movie has a running time of 88 minutes. It was released on 23rd April 1999. The motion picture made a box office gross of $1 million. Distribution rights for the motion picture were acquired by Artisan Entertainment.