Milwaukee, Minnesota (2003)

A young man who's been labeled mentally ill is left on his own after his mother's murder. Confused and alone, he's targeted by two different con artists out to make off with his inheritance.

Director:

Allan Mindel

Writer:

Richard Murphy

Stars:

Troy Garity, Alison Folland, Randy Quaid

3 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Troy Garity	...	Albert Burroughs
Alison Folland	...	Tuey Stites
Randy Quaid	...	Jerry James
Bruce Dern	...	Sean McNally
Hank Harris	...	Stan Stites
Debra Monk	...	Edna Burroughs
Josh Brolin	...	Gary
Holly Woodlawn	...	Transvestite
Suzanne Petri	...	Barfly
John Judd	...	Bartender
Maren Lindow	...	Woman in Photograph

Storyline

Having lived his entire life under the watchful eye of his overbearing mother, Albert must fend for himself when an unidentified automobile suddenly kills her. Free for the first time, Albert quickly responds to the bait dangling in front of him, putting his aggressors against one another in a race for his trust. Using his skills that make him a gifted fisherman, Albert turns the tables on his seemingly doomed fate, capturing the heart of the woman most eager to deceive him, and fooling the man most intent on destroying him.

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Plot Keywords:

con artist | fisherman | mother son relationship | autism | place name in title | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

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

Details

Official Sites:

Good Luck Entertainment, Ltd [us]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 December 2005 (France)

Filming Locations:

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$7,517 (USA) (3 June 2005)

Gross:

$17,350 (USA) (9 September 2005)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Harlequin Pictures, Albert & Tuey Productions, Empire State Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

Tuey arrives to pick up Albert for the second fishing trip. The long shot shows a passenger dressed in orange in the passenger seat. Albert is still standing on the sidewalk in his orange suit. The close up shows Stan in the passenger seat wearing his brown jacket.

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Quotes

Albert Burroughs: My mother taught me how to fish... the fishes taught me how to catch them.

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Soundtracks

"You Are My Destiny"
Written by Paul Anka
Performed by Paul Anka

User Reviews

A drama worthy of everyone's attention

I was fortunate enough to view this film at the Slamdance (not Sundance) festival in Park City, UT. In spite of hard wood chairs and a stuffy packed room environment, one could not think of anything else but the events in the movie. Randy Quaid is wonderful as a slimy con artist and Troy is brilliant as always in his idiom. The direction and feel is cruelly realistic to the bite. If you see this film, don't forget your stocking caps, because its COLD out there!