Spun (2002)

Director:

Jonas Åkerlund

Writers:

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

Release Date:

7 February 2003 (Norway)

Genre:

Comedy | Crime | Drama

Tagline:

Algunos viven a otro ritmo... (Some live at a different pace...)

Plot:

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). |

Plot Keywords:

Drugs | Speed | Speed Freak | Explosion | Drug Dealing

Awards:

2 nominations

Cast

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
Larry Drake	...	Dr. K
Rob Halford	...	Pornclerk
Peter Stormare	...	Mullet Cop
Alexis Arquette	...	Moustache Cop
Jorge Cottini	...	Doorman
Annie O'Donnell	...	Vet Receptionist
Ericka Lesa	...	Cocktail Waitress
Billy Corgan	...	Doctor
Tony Kaye	...	Emcee
Ron Jeremy	...	Bartender
Thomas Knickerbocker	...	Jail Cop (as Tom Knickerbocker)
Lisa Brounstein	...	Frisbee's Mother
Marji Martin	...	Truck Stop Clerk
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Gianni Biasetti	...	News reporter (uncredited)
Tyler Jensen	...	Male Escort (uncredited)

Directed by
Jonas Åkerlund

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
Will De Los Santos		screenplay
Creighton Vero		screenplay

Produced by
Mark Boone Junior	....	executive producer
Yves Chevalier	....	executive producer
Rita Dagher	....	associate producer
Will De Los Santos	....	co-producer
Nicola Doring	....	executive producer
Chris Fisher	....	associate producer
Chris Hanley	....	producer
David Hillary	....	co-producer
Thierry Klemeniuk	....	co-producer
Vincent Maraval	....	co-producer
Clark McCutchen	....	associate producer
Kiki Miyake	....	executive producer
Mark Mower	....	executive producer
Timothy Wayne Peternel	....	producer
Douglas Salkin	....	post producer
Bradford L. Schlei	....	executive producer
Ash R. Shah	....	executive producer
Terry Spazek	....	supervising producer
Fernando Sulichin	....	producer
Creighton Vero	....	co-producer
Danny Vinik	....	producer

Original Music by
Billy Corgan

Cinematography by
Eric Broms

Film Editing by
Johan Söderberg
Jonas Åkerlund

Casting by
Renita Gale		(as Renita Whited)

Production Design by
Richard Lassalle

Art Direction by
Jason Hamilton

Set Decoration by
Lisa Tong

Costume Design by
B. Akerlund		(as B.)

Makeup Department
Dena Fayne	....	key hair stylist
Charlotte Ostergren	....	key makeup artist
Teresa Vest	....	hair stylist: Mr. Roberts
Teresa Vest	....	makeup artist: Mr. Roberts

Production Management
Michael Williams	....	production supervisor

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Mulford Joy	....	second second assistant director (as Joy Mulford)
Mitch Kelleher	....	second assistant director
John O'Rourke	....	first assistant director
Leo Palmestål	....	second unit director (as Leonard Palmestaal)

Art Department
Mark Blatchford	....	lead scenic
Jason Hamilton	....	props
Shelli Jury	....	art department coordinator
Richard Lassalle	....	production designer: Muse Films
Joseph F. McGowan	....	swing (as Joseph McGowan)
Stephen C. Page	....	scenic (as Stephen Page)
Joel Ruiz	....	leadman
Naomi Schenck	....	set dresser
Joachim Seisay	....	storyboard artist
Colby Woodland	....	scenic artist

Sound Department
David Chornaw	....	production sound mixer
David Chornow	....	production sound mixer
Albee Gordon	....	production sound mixer
Steven Klinghoffer	....	cable person
Stephen Mackey	....	boom operator
Reuben Simon	....	sound editor
Christopher Sposa	....	boom operator
Eric Thorsell	....	sound designer

Special Effects by
John C. Hartigan	....	special effects (as John Hartigan)

Stunts
Gianni Biasetti	....	stunts
Chuck Borden	....	stunt coordinator
Joe Skorpen	....	stunt coordinator

Camera and Electrical Department
Joseph Aguirre	....	second assistant camera (as Joe Aguirre)
Raimund Almanza	....	first assistant camera
William Clouter	....	key grip
Vincent Foeillet	....	focus puller
Chris Graver	....	electrician
Michael Koepke	....	best boy grip
George Maxwell	....	gaffer
Jason McCormick	....	assistant camera
Rell Putt	....	grip
Ted T.E. Tunney	....	best boy electric (as Ted Tunney)
Ron Cosmo Vecchiarelli	....	electrician (as Ron Vecchiarelli)

Animation Department
Sam Hope	....	animation producer
Murray John	....	animation director

Casting Department
Sande Alessi	....	extras casting
Sandra Tempelhoff	....	casting assistant

Costume and Wardrobe Department
Dana Stern	....	costume assistant

Editorial Department
Ola Persson	....	on-line editor
Robin Siwe	....	assistant editor
Madeleine C. Schnell	....	post-production coordinator: Motion Picture Bond Company (uncredited)

Transportation Department
Corey Askins	....	transportation captain
Hugh Kelly	....	transportation
Richard Rollison	....	transportation coordinator

Other crew
Jack Ciano	....	craft service
William Clark Coit III	....	location scout
Leon Dewayne Cozy	....	set production assistant
Bennett DeCarlo	....	set production assistant
Terry Gusto	....	location manager
Andrew Harrison	....	key assistant location manager
Eric Kagan	....	production assistant
Clark McCutchen	....	production attorney
Tracey Merkle	....	script supervisor
Jess Place	....	production assistant
John Joseph Romero	....	production assistant
Ron Segro	....	assistant production accountant
Jordan Thau	....	production accountant
Laura Warner	....	production executive: Muse
Tracy R. West	....	production assistant

Thanks
Dario Scardapane	....	special thanks

Production Companies

• Brink Films
• Little Magic Films
• Muse Productions
• Muse/Blacklist Films
• Saggitaire
• Silver Nitrate
• Spun Inc.
• Stone Canyon Entertainment

Distributors

• Atlantis Entertainment (2003) (Czechoslovakia) (theatrical)
• Solida (2004) (Spain) (theatrical)
• Svensk Filmindustri (SF) (2003) (Sweden) (theatrical)
• TOBIS Film (2003) (Germany) (theatrical)
• Toshiba Entertainment (Japan) (theatrical)
• Amuse (Asia)
• Ekaterinburg Art (EA) (Russia)
• Europa Filmes (2007) (Brazil) (DVD)
• FS Film Oy (Finland)
• Millennium Storm (2007) (Italy) (TV)
• Mongrel Media (Canada)
• Newmarket Films (2003) (North America)
• Saturn Home Entertainment
• Silver Nitrate (USA)
• StudioCanal (non-USA)
• Transeuropa Video Entertainment (TVE) (2008) (Argentina) (DVD)
• Universum Film (UFA) (2004) (Germany) (video)

Other Companies

• Bermuda Shorts Ltd.  animation
• Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment  camera dollies
• Europa Post Production  sound mix
• Frithiof Film to Video  telecine
• Leonetti Company  production equipment
• Mekaniken Post Production  sound editing
• Michelson Food Services  catering
• Otto Nemenz International  camera equipment (as Otto Nemenz)
• Roundabout Entertainment  adr stage
• Truman Van Dyke Company  insurance (as Truman Van Dyke)

Also Known As:

MPAA:

Rated R for pervasive drug content, strong sexuality, language and some violence (edited version)

Runtime:

101 min | Argentina:106 min (Mar del Plata Film Festival)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Australia:R | Canada:18A (edited version) | Canada:R | Denmark:15 | Finland:K-18 | France:-16 | Germany:16 | Ireland:(Banned) (original rating) | Ireland:18 (re-rating on appeal) | Italy:VM18 | Japan:R-18 | New Zealand:R18 | Norway:18 | Portugal:M/16 | Sweden:15 | UK:18 | USA:NC-17 (original rating) (rating surrendered) | USA:R (edited version) | Hungary:18 | Iceland:16 | Singapore:(Banned) | Argentina:18

Filming Locations:

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

Company:

Brink Films

Trivia:

Producer Danny Vinik's arm is used in the scene where John Leguizamo's character 'Spider Mike' shoots up methamphetamine.

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: When Ross uses a payphone to call Amy from the bus station, the switch hook on the phone remains in the down position when he removes the handset (and throughout his call), making it impossible to place a call.

Quotes:

Spider Mike:Who is it?
Fat Boy:It's just me, Spider.
Spider Mike:Hey. Go away, fat boy!... I said, go away, fat boy!
Fat Boy:Okay, okay. I'll see you later.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in A Question to Asclepios (2004)

Soundtrack:

Gun Law

A Oscar worthy movie, no doubt

This happens to be my favorite movie of all time. A lot of people misunderstand this movie when they watch it. YES, the movie does not have a real point, but it does show you how the speed life is. This movie does a great job portraying that, better than any movie i've seen. You could categorize this movie as educational if you wanted. If you know anybody on speed and you you want to know how it's like, watch this and you'll get the picture. This is the best movie in drug cinema. There need to be more films like this.

It also has a great cast. I'm surprised and disappointed to see this movie never got to the mainstream. I guess people shy from the truth.