Spin (2003)

An orphaned boy is raised by a Latino family in the 1950s.

Director:

James Redford

Writers:

Donald Everett Axinn (novel), James Redford (screenplay)

Stars:

Rubén Blades, Dana Delany, Stanley Tucci

2 wins.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Brendan Guy Murphy	...	Sam Haley (as Brendan Murphy)
Max Madore	...	Young Eddie
Rubén Blades	...	Ernesto
Dana Delany	...	Margaret
Stanley Tucci	...	Frank Haley
Marissa Baca	...	Young Francesca
Daniel O'Haco	...	Alberto Montoya (as Danny O'Haco)
Ryan Merriman	...	Eddie Haley
David Alexander Johnston	...	Principal (as David A. Johnston)
Rich Montague	...	Brad
Dave Adams	...	Coach Allen (as David Adams)
Michael Heistand	...	Chris
Paula Garcés	...	Francesca
Heather Conforto	...	Julie (as Heather Rae)
Miguel Ortega	...	Manny

Storyline

"Spin" tells the story of a boy who loses his parents in a plane crash, is taken in by his uncle (Tucci), who then leaves him for ten years in the care of his Hispanic ranch hand (Blades) and his wife (Delany). Once in high school, Eddie (Merriman) reconnects with a girl from his past (Garces), and their growing interracial relationship teaches the sometimes-sullen Eddie to think of others before himself.

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Plot Keywords:

period film | aviation | coming of age | teenage | interracial marriage | 

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Genres:

Drama | Family

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic elements and some violent images

Details

Official Sites:

Turtles Crossing [us]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 October 2003 (USA)

Also Known As:

Le pilote

Filming Locations:

Arizona, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Spin Prods. LLC

Technical Specs

Runtime:

107 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Donald Everett Axinn:  author of the novel credited as 'Gas Station Attendant'.

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Goofs

When Eddie gets into the plane to fly to Mexico and pick up Francesca, he starts the plane from the interior. The Piper seen in the film was a model that did not have an interior starting mechanism - someone had to spin the propeller to start the aircraft.

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Soundtracks

"Fine Looking Woman"
Written by Eddie Jones

User Reviews

An Extra on SPIN

It really IS too bad that this film didn't get more publicity. I was an extra for this film (the funeral scene) and I must say how very professional and delightful the entire cast and crew were. I've been on many sets, and this one by far was the best! The days were LONG and COLD (filmed in Winter) but we got through it.

I enjoyed watching the finished product and I'm sad that more people don't know about this film. Working with James "Jamie" Redford was awesome, and the day I was on set was Dana Delaney's birthday. We sang "Happy Birthday" and got cake...WOO HOO! Yeah, it's been a few years, but it's it never too late to see a touching coming-of-age movie. TELL YOUR FRIENDS! :-)