The film grossed $ 10,609,321 in the United States . Though it was not received well by audiences , it was given positive reviews and went on to be considered an " underrated " Scorsese film , and a cult classic . The film did , however , garner Scorsese the Best Director Award at the 1986 Cannes Film Festival and allowed the director to take a hiatus from the tumultuous development of '' The Last Temptation of Christ ''
1986 Cannes Film Festival
1986 Cannes Film Festival
After Hours (film)