Spun (2002)

An out-of-control speed freak (Schwartzman) is introduced his drug of choice's creator (Rourke) by his dealer (Leguizamo). A massive three-day adventure ensues (with Fugit, Murphy, and Suvari in tow).

Director:

Jonas Åkerlund

Writers:

Will De Los Santos (screenplay), Creighton Vero (screenplay)

Stars:

Jason Schwartzman, Brittany Murphy, John Leguizamo

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jason Schwartzman	...	Ross
Mickey Rourke	...	The Cook
Brittany Murphy	...	Nikki
John Leguizamo	...	Spider Mike
Patrick Fugit	...	Frisbee
Mena Suvari	...	Cookie
Chloe Hunter	...	April Love
Elisa Bocanegra	...	Giggles
Julia Mendoza	...	La Sadgirl
China Chow	...	Escort
Nicholas Gonzalez	...	Angel
Deborah Harry	...	Neighbor
Josh Peck	...	Fat Boy
Charlotte Ayanna	...	Amy
Eric Roberts	...	The Man

Storyline

An out-of-control speed freak (Schwartzman) is introduced his drug of choice's creator (Rourke) by his dealer (Leguizamo). A massive three-day adventure ensues (with Fugit, Murphy, and Suvari in tow).

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Plot Keywords:

drugs | speed | speed freak | explosion | drug dealing | 

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Taglines:

the ultimate speed freak's tale.

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama

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Certificate:

NC-17

Details

Official Sites:

Brink Films- (us) Danny Vinik

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 February 2003 (Norway)

Also Known As:

The Cook

Filming Locations:

Circus Liquor - 5600 Vineland Avenue, North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$2,800,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$15,160 (USA) (14 March 2003)

Gross:

$410,241 (USA) (16 May 2003)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Brink Films, Little Magic Films, Muse Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min 106 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Jonas Åkerlund:  Hippie bumming a quarter at the bus station.

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Goofs

While the cops are waiting to go in and bust Frisbee, his bicycle is seen leaning up against the trailer. This is before he had made his arrival on the bicycle.

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Quotes

The Cook: She can't handle her shit, man. You know? She's been, like, partying with the candy for ten, eleven days. And then the bitch crashes, and then she starts freaking out. Man, you know, she'll split for a day or two then she'll come back. She's just spun.

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Crazy Credits

Based on the truth... and lies

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Connections

References The Phantom Planet (1961)

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Soundtracks

"Stupid"
(Per Gessle (as Gessle))
Performed by Roxette
Courtesy of EMI Svenska
Under license of Gessle Music, administered worldwide by
EMI Music Publishing

User Reviews

humanizing

I Love this movie, A lot of people might dismiss it as needless strange or, worse, unnecessary. It is great, because it humanizes drug addicts. it shows that a speed freak is never just a speed freak, but a person with a life in distress. too often people with drug addictions are dismissed as eyesores or vagabonds who deserve harsh treatment, but the movie takes us into their lives. Most Importantly, the characters are not supposed to be heroes, they are just a cross-section of junkie culture. plus, the scenes with the cops are hilarious, and seeing Debbie Harry throw a six-pack at a guy's head and then kick him in the gut was priceless. To review, deals with oft over-looked subject matter in an objective way, some great cameos, imaginative film-making, I give it an A-Plus.