Train Ride (2000)

Three college seniors who are thinking about nothing but graduation and going out with a bang from college, harshly discover that a culmination of four years of hard work can lead to a ... See full summary »

Director:

Rel Dowdell

Writer:

Rel Dowdell

Stars:

Dakota Anderson, Thomas Braxton Jr., Joe Clair

Cast

Credited cast:
Dakota Anderson	...	Jared (as Sean Anderson)
Thomas Braxton Jr.	...	Ron
Joe Clair	...	Keith
Rel Dowdell	...	Brett
Egypt	...	Pretty party girl
Sabela Grimes	...	Skyler
The Guru	...	Jay
Wood Harris	...	Will
Anika Hawkins	...	Tandy
Johnnie Hobbs Jr.	...	Father
Russell Hornsby	...	Ellis
Greg Horos	...	Dan
Earl Jones	...	Sean
Sabine Lamy	...	Sheila
MC Lyte	...	Katrina Daniels

Storyline

Three college seniors who are thinking about nothing but graduation and going out with a bang from college, harshly discover that a culmination of four years of hard work can lead to a permanent road to perdition after they decide to experiment with the knockout "date rape" drug on a vulnerable, impressionable, and very attractive freshman girl. Events quickly become a "Train Ride" for all parties involved, and end up spiraling out of control into a roller-coaster of unpredictable, virulent events that must be seen to be believed.

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Plot Keywords:

college | date rape | african american | independent film

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Taglines:

Three college seniors, Will, Ellis, and Ron are about to make a big mistake that is going to derail the rest of their lives forever......

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, sexual content, violence and some drug use

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2000 (USA)

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$25,850 (USA) (7 July 2000)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ruff Nation Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The last film of Esther Rolle.

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Quotes

Will: See, I'm a nice guy.
Will: You wanna come over here and beat me up.
Will: Then you're gonna leave, and worry and cry that you haven't met a nice guy, and end up with someone that's fuckin' beatin' your ass!

User Reviews

Extraordinary Film!!!

This film was tremendous for a first time writer and producer. Rel Dowdell shows maturity beyond his years. Train Ride is a multi-racial stimulating film. I believe this subject is over due for exposure to society. Mr. Dowdell's view of this topic will educate while entertaining all cultures. The film covered every emotion and captivated my attention from beginning to end. I am anxiously awaiting more enlightening works from REL DOWDELL.