Trash (1999)

Director:

Mark Anthony Galluzzo

Writer:

Mark Anthony Galluzzo (writer)

Release Date:

24 June 1999 (USA)

Genre:

Biography | Drama

Tagline:

Trouble at the end of the line. ..

Plot:

Trash is a coming of age drama set amongst the poverty stricken trailer parks of the deep South. In a spiraling tale of hatred...

Plot Keywords:

Coming Of Age | Tragedy | Female Nudity | Autobiographical | Backwoods

Awards:

2 wins

Cast

Jeremy Sisto	...	Sonny James
Eric Michael Cole	...	Anthony DeMarie
Jaime Pressly	...	C.J. Callum
Grace Zabriskie	...	Mrs. DeMarie
Daniel Joseph	...	Chris Naylor
Jonathan Banks	...	Judge Callum
Charles Venturi	...	Ray Hanna
Marisa Ryan	...	Alex Staley
Brian Krause	...	Will Fowler
Veronica Cartwright	...	Principal Evans
Phil McKee	...	Garrett
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Tommy Hoe	...	Librarian
Maureen Preuss	...	Mrs. James

Also Known As:

No Fear (UK)
Nobody's Children (Europe: English title)

Runtime:

95 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Fujicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Matrix Surround

Filming Locations:

Gainesville, Florida, USA

Company:

Cleopatra Productions

Trivia:

Director Cameo: [Mark Anthony Galluzzo]Performs uncredited voiceover throughout the picture.

Quotes:

Anthony DeMarie: One of the first things you learn growing up in the parks is that life is tough and it ain't always fair... and the only people you can truly count on - are your friends.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in The Hole (2003) (V)

-Surprisingly emotional, gripping & engaging

I rented "Trash" initially confusing it w/ Jamie Pressly's similarly titled "Poor White Trash" (lol)...however, I was NOT disappointed with this film!! Sure, the movie is a bit amateurish & has its flaws (some over-acting, a mickey-mouse'd score, few cheesy lines), but ultimately this is a sincere, heart-felt good little movie. Jeremy Sisto gives a superb & immensely believable performance. Jamie Pressly is subtle, sexy & controlled as always. Both of these underrated actors really stand out in this flick. The direction is tight & focused, & really places the viewer in this desperate small town. (I couldn't help but thing of the far more effective "Gummo" & personal caparisons of eastern NC towns and the often desperate young people trying to break away). It's easy to connect and empathize with the characters, and provides for a gripping, emotional escape. I also loved the well-placed, twangy music. Anyways, I enjoyed this movie and everyone who I showed it to (or recommended it to) really got into it. Dismiss the overly critical (& suspiciously bitter) user reviews. Rent this little movie and be surprised!