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Daltry Calhoun (2005) 5.1
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5.1/10 from 1,578 users
Metascore: 30/100
Reviews: 18 user | 16 critic | 10 from Metacritic.com In small town Tennessee, a ne'er-do-well man (Knoxville) wrestling for control over his fading golf club is reunited with his estranged daughter, a 14-year-old musical prodigy. Director:Katrina Holden BronsonWriter:Katrina Holden Bronson |
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| Elizabeth Banks | ... | ||
| Johnny Knoxville | ... | ||
| Beth Grant | ... | ||
| Laura Cayouette | ... | ||
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Ken Jackson | ... | |
| Sophie Traub | ... | ||
| David Koechner | ... | ||
| Matthew Sharp | ... | ||
| James Parks | ... | ||
| Kick Gurry | ... | ||
| Juliette Lewis | ... | ||
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The Knoxville, Tennessee-set film, written by Bronson, is a dark comedy about a father (Knoxville) struggling to keep his once lucrative Tennessee golfing empire intact when his estranged 14-year-old daughter (a gifted musician) is unexpectedly left in his care. Written by achinn
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"The Grass is Always Greener When it's Growing by Callhoun Seed and Sod." See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for sexual content, drug material and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
25 September 2005 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
The Secret Life of Daltry Calhoun See more »Box Office
Budget:
$3,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$7,758 (USA) (23 September 2005)Gross:
$12,460 (USA) (14 October 2005)Company Credits
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Performed by Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons
Written by Bob Gaudio and Judy M. Parker
Courtesy of The Four Seasons Partnership
By Arrangement with Warner Strategic Marketing
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This movie was filmed in Columbia, Tennessee, which is the Mule Capital of the World. See more »Goofs
When Frankie gets off the bus and looks around a man carrying a briefcase crosses the street. In the next shot he's crossing the street again, in the same direction. See more »Soundtracks
"December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)"Performed by Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons
Written by Bob Gaudio and Judy M. Parker
Courtesy of The Four Seasons Partnership
By Arrangement with Warner Strategic Marketing
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Johnny Knoxville gets slammed for his acting, and it would be fair to say he isn't the best actor in the world, nor is he ever likely to be - this coming from someone who is a massive fan of his. But this film proves, certainly more than the 'actually better than it should be' Dukes of Hazzard that he can actually act.
This movie didn't do much for me on the first viewing - Which doesn't sound like much of a recommendation - but I would urge people to give it a chance. I found with each subsequent viewing, it just gets better and better. Everyone is the cast, from Knoxville to the supporting cast members, plays their parts brilliantly and makes their characters believable. For me, Knoxville really shines when in his scenes with Sophie Traub who plays June. There is a very endearing awkwardness to his character and he is very likable in this role. The other actors - especially the aforementioned Traub and the criminally underrated Juliette Lewis help to round out a solid cast. I would say that there do seem to be rather too many plot threads going on at one time, and perhaps the film would benefit from a few of them being trimmed and the film just concentrating on Daltry and June's relationship, but other than that, this film is actually well worth your time and effort to watch.
This isn't the best film in the world, nor is it ever likely to become so, but if you just want to see a sweet, well acted 'Sunday afternoon' type movie then give it a chance. Not every film has to be 'The Godfather', not every film has to change your life or make a difference. Sometimes all you want is to be entertained, and this film certainly does that.