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Writer:
Steve Buscemi (writer)
Release Date:
11 October 1996 (USA)
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Tagline:
A story about one man's search... for who knows what
Plot:
Things aren't going so well for Tommy Basilio. He lost his job because he "borrowed" money from the register...
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Bar
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Ex Girlfriend
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Ice Cream Truck
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Alcohol
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Boredom
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Awards:
3 nominations
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Talking With Mike Leigh on Indies, 3-D vs. Reality and 'Happy-Go-Lucky'
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Labor of Love
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Carol Kane | ... | Connie |
 | Mark Boone Junior | ... | Mike |
 | Steve Buscemi | ... | Tommy |
| Bronson Dudley | ... | Bill |
 | Anthony LaPaglia | ... | Rob (as Anthony Lapaglia) |
| Michael Buscemi | ... | Raymond |
| Elizabeth Bracco | ... | Theresa |
| John Ventimiglia | ... | Johnny |
| Steven Randazzo | ... | Vic |
| Suzanne Shepherd | ... | Jackie |
| Rockets Redglare | ... | Stan |
| Joe Lisi | ... | Harry |
 | Debi Mazar | ... | Crystal |
| Eszter Balint | ... | Marie |
| Richard Boes | ... | Freddie |
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Rated R for plentiful strong language and some drug content.
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Runtime:
95 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Australia:M |
Iceland:12 |
Argentina:13 |
Finland:K-16 |
Netherlands:16 |
Norway:11 |
Portugal:M/16 |
UK:15 |
USA:R
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About 8 minutes in, just before Buscemi drives up to the garage where he has dialogue with a mechanic about his car's problem, he passes a parking lot. In the lot are three men walking together in the distance. They're dressed in Reservoir Dogs (1992) garb (black suits, white shirts, black tie); an homage to the film that put Buscemi on the map.
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Incorrectly regarded as goofs: During the opening credits, an old man at the bar orders a large glass of liquor, filled with ice. In the next shot, there's no ice in the glass. However, this is a deliberate technique by the director to indicate the passing of time at Trees Lounge.
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References The Karate Kid (1984)
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MUNCHKINLAND
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If John Cassavetes was alive, he'd have a copy of Trees Lounge in his video library. This is a story that is hard to tell, let alone find an audience. Although many can relate with the cast of lost souls hanging out at a bar most of the day, many will not admit to being somewhat connected to any of the characters. Filmed for less that 2 million, this independent, low budget, and somewhat of a masterpiece is brilliant as well as entertaining. Much of the cast has gone on to do other known films. Carol Kane, Mark Boone Junior Steve Buscemi, Bronson Dudley, Anthony LaPaglia and Steve's brother Michael Buscemi star in this Minnie and Moskowitz type story. Seymour Cassell and Mimi Rogers add their touch of magic to this story as well. A deep story with deep characters, this is a movie worth watching.