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Director:
Writer:
David Jacobson (writer)
Release Date:
9 December 2005 (Sweden)
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Tagline:
Sometimes it's hard to find your way...
Plot:
Set in the present-day San Fernando Valley, the project revolves around a delusional man who believes he's a cowboy and the relationship that he starts with a rebellious young woman. full summary | add synopsis
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Cowboy
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Beach
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Gas Station
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Cowboy Hat
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Awards:
2 wins
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User Comments:
Challenging and Rewarding
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Edward Norton | ... | Harlan |
 | Evan Rachel Wood | ... | Tobe |
 | David Morse | ... | Wade |
 | Rory Culkin | ... | Lonnie |
 | Bruce Dern | ... | Charlie |
| John Diehl | ... | Steve |
 | Geoffrey Lewis | ... | Sheridan |
| Elizabeth Peña | ... | Gale |
 | Kat Dennings | ... | April |
 | Hunter Parrish | ... | Kris |
 | Aviva | ... | Sherri |
 | Aaron Fors | ... | Jeremy |
| Heather Ashleigh | ... | Shell |
 | Jennifer Echols | ... | Rita |
| Cesar Flores | ... | Hispanic Kid (as Cesar D. Flores) |
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Rated R for violence, sexual content, language and drug use.
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Runtime:
Japan:112 min | USA:114 min | Argentina:114 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
Sweden:11 |
France:-12 |
Ireland:15A |
USA:R |
Norway:15 |
Finland:K-15 |
Germany:12 |
Singapore:M18 |
Argentina:13 |
South Korea:15 |
Australia:M |
UK:15
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The $8 million budget was financed by a wealthy producer-financier, Sam Nazarian of Element Films.
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Continuity: During the shooting at night in the hills, Ben had a Fu Man Chu Mustache. He then rides into the daylight into the set for the Western being filmed and Ben is cleanly shaved with no facial hair.
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References Il buono, il brutto, il cattivo. (1966)
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Soundtrack:
No One To Cry To
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I had the opportunity to see this film at Cannes and then again at it's 'real' debut at the LA Film Festival. What a difference! Apparently the filmmakers were anxious to get to Cannes and had not finished the editing. Although I liked it before-- this version really hits the spot without the confusing extras that were still at Cannes. I'm glad I gave it a second chance and in fact I'm now anxious to see it again when it's released. The film is very layered and subtle. It is beautifully shot and the four main characters are original and yet painfully familiar in their alienation, anger, and despair. The Cowboy character played by Edward Norton seems so simple at first but as he is drawn into the family his character and the truth of his 'being' gradually unravels in ways that left me speechless at the end of the film. The character played by Rory Culkin, "Twig", says very little throughout the film and yet he conveys a sense of yearning and loneliness almost too painful to bare. But even he undergoes an unexpected transformation by the end of the film. My favorite though, was Evan Rachel Wood. I think she steals the show... without trying at all. Her emotions and rebelliousness are raw and totally authentic. She is a luminous creature on the screen. Her relationship with the Cowboy seemed unlikely at first and then became completely believable, especially in the bathtub scene. My main criticism is that the film is demanding. If you're not in the mood to sink into a fairly deep experience with some shocking moments and unpredictable outcomes--don't waste your time. This is a film for lovers of independent film and psychological kinds of cinema. There are also several scenes that border on surrealism. I'd be interested to know more about the making of this film and look forward to the DVD. I imagine this film may take awhile to be discovered but it holds tremendous rewards for those patient and thoughtful enough to venture into it.