A depressed widower spends his time huffing gasoline fumes, buying toy planes and acting reckless in public while avoiding reading his wife's suicide note.
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- 2 wins & 3 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
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Wilson Joel
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| J.D. Walsh | ... |
Bern
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Jimmy Raskin | ... |
Pad
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| Kathy Bates | ... |
Mary Ann Bankhead
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| Erika Alexander | ... |
Brenda
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| Sarah Koskoff | ... |
Maura
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Mark Hannibal | ... |
Waiter with Drink
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| Jim Wise | ... |
Bland Man
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Trace Turville | ... |
Bland Woman
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| Wayne Duvall | ... |
Gas Station
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| Stephen Tobolowsky | ... |
Tom Bailey
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| Kevin Breznahan | ... |
Jim
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Jennifer Keddy | ... |
Lynne
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David Lenthall | ... |
Hobbytown USA Clerk
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| Jack Kehler | ... |
Denny
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Pauline Boyd | ... |
Zoo
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Ernest Perry Jr. | ... |
Trucker
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| Cullen Douglas | ... |
Cashier at Pancake House
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| Joanne Pankow | ... |
Grandma Clerk
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Dan Klass | ... |
Officer Escort
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| Chris Ellis | ... |
Patriot Model Aeronautics Clerk
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George Mills | ... |
Pickup Truck Driver
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| Julia Lashae | ... |
Breakfast Woman
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| Don Hood | ... |
Good Morning Man
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| John McConnell | ... |
High School Principal #1
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| Terry Loughlin | ... |
High School Principal #2
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Maggie Valentine | ... |
Girl on Front Porch
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Teegan Eley | ... |
Jenn
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Morgan Grace Jarrett | ... |
Stacy
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Daniel Farber | ... |
Huffer Boy
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| Kelli Garner | ... |
Huffer Girl
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Shannon Holt | ... |
Angela Ryan from Bailey Federated
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| Annie Morgan | ... |
Liza
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| Jennifer Bransford | ... |
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| F.X. Vitolo | ... |
Sammy Shuttle (uncredited)
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Jeff Yesko | ... |
Walla (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Todd Louiso | ||
Written by
| Gordy Hoffman | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Ruth Charny | ... | producer |
| Yvette Cobarrubias | ... | associate producer |
| Jim Czarnecki | ... | executive producer |
| Rita Dagher | ... | associate producer |
| Alain de la Mata | ... | executive producer |
| Daniel Guckau | ... | executive producer |
| Chris Hanley | ... | producer |
| David Hillary | ... | executive producer in charge of production |
| Rainer Kölmel | ... | executive producer (as Rainer Kolmel) |
| D. Scott Lumpkin | ... | co-producer |
| Ian MacGregor | ... | line producer: New York (as Ian McGregor) |
| Vincent Maraval | ... | executive producer |
| Clark McCutchen | ... | executive producer |
| Jacky Lee Morgan | ... | line producer (as Jacky Morgan) |
| Timothy Wayne Peternel | ... | associate producer (as Timothy Peternel) |
| Jeff Roda | ... | producer |
| Fernando Sulichin | ... | producer |
Music by
| Jim O'Rourke | ... | music composer |
Cinematography by
| Lisa Rinzler | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Katz | ||
| Anne Stein | ||
Editorial Department
| Kelly Donnellan | ... | assistant editor |
| Erik Freid | ... | film processing & lab services |
| Mike Mertens | ... | color timer |
| Dean Ramser | ... | film processing & lab services |
| Keith Robinson | ... | supplier: AVID |
| Drew Stevens | ... | film stock provider |
| Melissa Wegman | ... | post supervisor: Bond Co. (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Mark Bennett | ||
| Lisa Mae Fincannon | ... | (as Lisa Mae Wells Fincannon) |
| Monika Mikkelsen | ||
| Rita VanderWaal | ... | (as Rita Vanderwaal) |
Production Design by
| Stephen Beatrice | ||
Art Direction by
| Tim Cohn | ||
Set Decoration by
| Brenna Griffin | ||
Costume Design by
| Jill Newell | ||
Makeup Department
| Leisa Adcock | ... | hair assistant / makeup assistant |
| Dolores Hernández | ... | hair stylist (as Delores Hernandez) / makeup artist (as Delores Hernandez) |
Production Management
| D. Scott Lumpkin | ... | unit production manager |
| Corky O'Hara | ... | executive in charge of post-production (as Corky Ohara) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Brian Pitt | ... | second second assistant director |
| Leonard Reynolds | ... | second second assistant director |
| Sholto J. Roeg | ... | first assistant director (as Sholto Roeg) |
| Jimi Woods | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| David Adams | ... | set dresser (as Dave Adams) |
| Scot Broadus | ... | property master |
| Josh Campbell | ... | art department swing gang |
| David Cooney | ... | storyboard artist |
| Jacob Cowart | ... | art department swing gang |
| Laura Donogue | ... | art department swing gang |
| David Erwin | ... | art department swing gang (as David Irwin) |
| Daniel Fox | ... | art department swing gang |
| Michael Gibbs | ... | art department swing gang |
| Mark Hannibal | ... | set dresser |
| Dennis Highland | ... | art department swing gang |
| Frits Jetten | ... | property assistant |
| Matt Lumpkin | ... | art department swing gang |
| Robin Polk | ... | art department swing gang |
| Tyler Q Rosen | ... | property assistant |
| Keith Smith | ... | scenic painter |
Sound Department
| Vienna Abramowitz | ... | boom operator |
| Todd Anisman | ... | re-recording mixer / sound editor |
| Dean Mark Beattie | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Dario Biscaldi | ... | foley artist |
| Christoph Brosius | ... | foley recordist (as Chris Brosius) |
| John Burnley | ... | foley mixer |
| Jesse Dodd | ... | adr editor / adr mixer |
| Charlie Essers | ... | dialogue editor / re-recording mixer |
| Skip Godwin | ... | sound mixer |
| Bruce Graham | ... | sound services: vice president, Vidfilm International Digital |
| Eric Happoldt | ... | sound editor |
| Steve Kinsey | ... | sound effects recordist |
| Jeff Levy | ... | commentary production mixer |
| Mark McBryde | ... | foley artist |
| Matthew Pavolaitis | ... | sound editor (as Matt Pavolaitis) |
| Alexander Schwartz | ... | foley artist (as Alex Schwartz) |
| John Walker | ... | foley recordist |
| Ben Williams | ... | boom operator |
| Vince Williams | ... | sound services supervisor: Vidfilm International Digital |
| Mandell Winter | ... | foley recordist (as Dell Winter) |
Visual Effects by
| Reid Burns | ... | titles and opticals |
| Lindsay Hallett | ... | visual effects producer: Asylum (as Lindsay Burnett) |
| Allan Levine | ... | titles and opticals |
Stunts
| Anthony Cecere | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Phil O'Dell | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Will Arnot | ... | steadicam operator |
| Paul Beard | ... | grip |
| Todd Bearden | ... | lighting provider |
| Alec Boehm | ... | camera operator: Los Angeles |
| Trey Bosworth | ... | electrician |
| Buddy Carr | ... | dolly grip |
| Gilly Charbonnet | ... | key grip (as Gilly Charbonet) |
| Chris Ekstrom | ... | grip |
| Sean Michael Finnegan | ... | director of photography: second unit (as Sean Fennigan) / rigging gaffer (as Sean Fennigan) |
| Jonathan Furmanski | ... | first assistant camera: New York (as John Furmanski) |
| Matthew Gaumer | ... | first assistant camera: second unit (as Matt Gaumer) / second assistant camera (as Matt Gaumer) |
| Lavelle Higgins | ... | best boy electric |
| Vic Keatley | ... | electrician (as Victor Keatley) |
| Carolina Loreto | ... | rigging |
| Lee McLemore | ... | grip |
| William Newell | ... | gaffer (as Bill Newell) |
| Terry O'Deen | ... | electrician |
| Forrest Perryman | ... | grip |
| Ryan Puckett | ... | electrician |
| Martina Radwan | ... | first assistant camera |
| Timothy Reilly | ... | key grip: New York (as Tim [Lopez] Reilly) |
| Jonathan E. Robinson | ... | camera loader (as Jonathan Robinson) |
| Don W. Wegner | ... | best boy grip (as Don Wegner) |
| Tobin Yelland | ... | still photographer |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Heather Campbell | ... | on-set costumer |
| Liz Staub | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Andrea Sweet | ... | assistant costume designer |
Location Management
| Drew Hall | ... | assistant location manager |
| Horst Sarubin | ... | location manager (as Horst C. Sarubin) |
Music Department
| Will Oldham | ... | composer: song "Song Of All" |
Script and Continuity Department
| Carmen Soriano | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Jesse Braggs | ... | driver |
| Ricky Damazio | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Michael Freeman | ... | provider: transportation equipment (as Mike Freeman) |
| Lionel Johnson | ... | transportation captain (as Lionel 'LJ' Johnson) |
| Kenny Lewis | ... | driver |
| Dalton Mabien | ... | driver |
| Ken Miller | ... | driver |
| George Mills | ... | driver |
| Robert Sharp | ... | driver |
| John Smith | ... | driver |
| Matt Blackwell | ... | cast driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Damasia Benson | ... | intern |
| Evan Blackford | ... | production assistant: New York |
| Erin Booth | ... | office production assistant |
| Susan Bufkin | ... | set medic |
| Billy Collins Jr. | ... | production accountant (as Billy J. Collins Jr.) |
| Adrian Peng Correia | ... | production assistant: New York (as Adrian Correia) |
| Dave Cowart | ... | production assistant |
| Michael Donner | ... | post-production accountant |
| W. Boyd Ford | ... | assistant: director / assistant: line producer (as Boyd Ford) |
| Megan Grant | ... | production assistant |
| Sanford Hatcher | ... | craft service (as Samford Hatcher) |
| Bryan Kalfus | ... | assistant: line producer |
| Ted Kantrow | ... | caterer: Location Catering |
| Jacob Koskoff | ... | creative consultant |
| Star Lee | ... | production assistant |
| Amy Lumpkin | ... | travel and accomodation |
| Chris Lumpkin | ... | production assistant |
| Chelsea Madrigal | ... | assistant: Mr. Hoffman |
| Clark McCutchen | ... | production attorney |
| James G. Miller | ... | chef (as James Miller) |
| Trevor Miller | ... | Production Video Editor |
| Dan Milner | ... | production assistant: New York |
| Melissa Morgan | ... | production coordinator |
| Dave Nguyen | ... | production assistant |
| Tony Niknejadi | ... | production assistant |
| Kathy Chambless Oliver | ... | assistant production coordinator (as Kathy Chambless) |
| Jimmy Raskin | ... | web site designer: Indelible |
| Adam Carter Rose | ... | production assistant: New York |
| Nick Selig | ... | production assistant |
| Chad Singleton | ... | set medic |
| Paul Smith | ... | provider: lifts |
| Barry Steadman | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Laura Street | ... | travel and accomodation |
| Randy Witherington | ... | set medic |
| Toni Wynne | ... | production assistant |
| Steve Zeigler | ... | assistant chef (as Steven Zeigler) |
| Matt Blackwell | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Mickey Cottrell | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Robert Abramoff | ... | special thanks: Burgee & Abramoff (as Bob Abramoff) |
| Dede Allen | ... | special thanks |
| Stephanie Argy | ... | special thanks |
| Kyle Bergersen | ... | special thanks |
| Barbara Bowen | ... | special thanks: The Los Angeles Zoo |
| Mike Brantley | ... | special thanks |
| Hank Bunker | ... | special thanks |
| Shawna Casey | ... | special thanks |
| Hellyn Cunningham | ... | special thanks (as Hellyn Cunningham and Family) |
| Willie Dennis | ... | special thanks: radio control boater, Port City Model Boating Association (Laurel, MS) |
| Dean Dergess | ... | special thanks: radio control boater, Port City Model Boating Association |
| Tatiana Derovanessian | ... | thank you to |
| Mike Dow | ... | special thanks: The City of Mobile (as Mayor Mike Dow) |
| Mark Ellison | ... | special thanks: radio control boater, Port City Model Boating Association |
| Tony Farmer | ... | special thanks: radio control boater, Port City Model Boating Association (St. Louis, MO) |
| J.D. Foster | ... | special thanks |
| Michael Freeman | ... | special thanks |
| John Gavin | ... | special thanks |
| Scott Gayle | ... | special thanks: radio control airplanes |
| Laurie Gershon | ... | special thanks |
| Eva Golson | ... | special thanks: Director, Mobile Film Office |
| Gus Grimsley | ... | special thanks: radio control boater, Port City Model Boating Association |
| David Hall | ... | special thanks: radio control boater, Port City Model Boating Association (Birmingham, AL) |
| Drew Hall | ... | special thanks |
| Roberta Hanley | ... | special thanks |
| Kenneth Hildretch | ... | special thanks: radio control boater, Port City Model Boating Association (Florsit, MO) |
| Frits Jetten | ... | special thanks: radio control airplanes |
| Brian Jordan | ... | special thanks |
| Bryan Kalfus | ... | special thanks |
| Larry Kent | ... | special thanks: radio control boater, Port City Model Boating Association (Atlanta, GA) |
| Peter Konerko | ... | special thanks |
| Dan Koretzky | ... | special thanks (as Dan Koretsky) |
| Richard Lewis | ... | special thanks |
| Buddy Lowe | ... | special thanks: radio control boater, Port City Model Boating Association |
| Dan Lumpkin | ... | special thanks |
| Dori Lumpkin | ... | special thanks |
| Bill Lutz | ... | special thanks: radio control boater, Port City Model Boating Association |
| Jeff Lutz | ... | special thanks: radio control boater, Port City Model Boating Association |
| Alexis Magagni-Seely | ... | special thanks (as Alexis Seely) |
| Rob Marsala | ... | special thanks: The Bauer Company |
| R.A. Mashner | ... | special thanks (as Dr. R.A Mashner) |
| Francine Matarazzo | ... | special thanks |
| John McDuff | ... | special thanks (as Dr. John McDuff) |
| Brandon Milam | ... | special thanks: radio control boater, Port City Model Boating Association |
| Jeff Phillips | ... | special thanks |
| David Poythress | ... | special thanks: radio control boater, Port City Model Boating Association |
| Bill Rotko | ... | special thanks |
| Pat Scanlon | ... | special thanks |
| Jonathan Shoemaker | ... | special thanks |
| Kurt Soto | ... | special thanks: Vans Shoes |
| Will Speck | ... | special thanks |
| Al Stokes | ... | special thanks: Chief of Staff, The City of Mobile |
| Marilyn Szatmary | ... | special thanks: Silver, Massetti and Szatmary, Ltd. |
| Ethan Tucker | ... | special thanks |
| Wesley Walker | ... | special thanks (as Wes Walker) |
| David Weininger | ... | special thanks |
| John Whiddon | ... | special thanks |
| Greg Wood | ... | special thanks: Lubbock Boaters Association |
| Bill Zuber | ... | special thanks: radio control boater, Port City Model Boating Association (Huntsville, AL) |
Production Companies
- Starhaus Filmproduktion (present)
- Wild Bunch (present)
- StudioCanal (in association with)
- Muse Productions (producer)
- Blacklist Films (producer)
- Starhaus Filmproduktion
Distributors
- Angel Films (2012) (Denmark)
- Columbia TriStar Films de Argentina (Argentina)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (2003) (Canada) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (2003) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (2003) (Brazil) (VHS)
- Kinowelt Home Entertainment (2005) (Germany) (DVD)
- LK-TEL (Argentina) (VHS)
- Mongrel Media (Canada)
- Sony Pictures Classics (Australia)
- Sony Pictures Classics (Latin America)
- Sony Pictures Classics (New Zealand)
- Sony Pictures Classics (North America)
- Sony Pictures Classics (United Kingdom)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Asylum VFX (special thanks)
- Brownell Travel (travel accommodations provided by)
- Burgee & Abramoff (special thanks)
- Center Street (special thanks)
- Cinema Trucks of Texas (special thanks)
- Cingular Wireless (cellular service)
- City of Covington (special thanks)
- City of Mobile Film Office (special thanks)
- Coastal Grip (grip equipment provided by)
- Cosmo Street Editorial (thank you to)
- Davie Brown Entertainment (I) (special thanks)
- Dean McCrary Imports (crew vehicles provided by)
- Dr. Rawstock (film stock provided by)
- Drag City (special thanks)
- Fusion Point Media (special thanks)
- GE Energy Rentals (generator provided by)
- Guesthouse Inn (special thanks)
- Hero Product Placement (special thanks)
- Hobbytown USA (special thanks)
- Indelible (website design)
- Independent Studios (special thanks)
- Lightnin' Production Rentals (transportation equipment)
- Location Catering Service (caterer)
- Lubbock Boaters Association (special thanks)
- Magic Film Works (negative cutting)
- Mobile Fire Department (special thanks)
- Mobile Police Department (special thanks)
- Mobile Register (special thanks)
- Motion Arts (Avid supplied by)
- Motion Picture Bond Company Inc. (bonding services provided by)
- New Orleans Zoo (special thanks)
- Paskal Lighting (lighting and grip equipment)
- Perdido Beach Resort (special thanks)
- Port City Model Boating Association (special thanks)
- SMS Talent (special thanks)
- Samford's Craft Service (craft service)
- Sunbelt Rentals (lifts provided by)
- Tai Audio (radios provided by)
- The Bauer Company (special thanks)
- The City of Mobile, Alabama (special thanks)
- The City of New Orleans (special thanks)
- The Image Resolution (titles and opticals)
- Tres Chic Models (special thanks)
- V1 Digital (special thanks)
- Vans (special thanks)
- Vidfilm (sound services provided by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Wilson Joel is a man in trouble. There's a searing pain in his gut that he can't tolerate and a dazed quietness to his struggle as he tries to maintain his equilibrium. Wilson is attempting to move on from the sudden and inexplicable suicide of his wife. His mother-in-law is there for him, but her sympathies turn quickly. He has an employer that seems to want to help him, and a workmate who wants him for herself. But nothing and no one can give Wilson solace; so, he seeks oblivion. It is not the usual alcohol or drugs. Wilson inhales fumes from gasoline cans and model airplane fuel and finds temporary salvation in the company of remote-control model enthusiasts. However, nothing that provides him relief really lasts. Written by Sujit R. Varma |
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| Taglines | A Comic Tragedy See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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| Budget | $1,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Screenplay written by Gordy Hoffman, Philip Seymour's brother. See more » |
| Goofs | When Wilson goes into the garage, his wife's car is still there. He looks down at the exhaust pipe to see it has been stuffed with rags. This was her apparent method of suicide. However, blocking the tailpipe of a car won't cause a backup of fumes. The engine will not start when the tailpipe is blocked. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Robert Englund (2004). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Movie On The Way Down See more » |
| Crazy Credits | SPECIAL THANKS TO Melissa Morgan's Parents and Family See more » |
| Quotes |
Model Boat Man:
HEY! There's no swimming today! Wilson Joel: Do you know who I am? [pause] Wilson Joel: I am a big fan of Radio Control! See more » |