Flywheel (2003)

Director:

Alex Kendrick

Writers:

Stephen Kendrick (story)
Alex Kendrick (story) (written by)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

In every man's life there's a turning point

Plot:

A dishonest used car salesman is caught and must return money to customers with some surprising results.

Plot Keywords:

Used Car Salesman | Car Salesman | Repentance | Mechanic | Exposé

Awards:

7 wins

Cast

Rosetta Harris Armstrong	...	Katie's Sister
Lisa Arnold	...	Hillary Vail
Blake Bailey	...	Stephanie Ward
Jansen Barnes	...	Jeff Stone
Roger Breland	...	Mr. Austin
Walter Burnett	...	Max Kendall
Michael Catt	...	Pastor
John Cochran	...	1st Man on Lot
Carrie Crenshaw	...	1st Woman on Lot
Ashlynn Dapper	...	Faith Austin
Janet Lee Dapper	...	Judy Austin
Ron Dorminey	...	Usher #1
Shannen Fields	...	Miss Gardner
David Frasier	...	Scott Miller
Shawn Gaines	...	Usher #2
Mac George	...	George MacDonald
Nancy Goode	...	Car Buyer #2
Teresa Goode	...	Alma Watts
Tommy Goode	...	Car Buyer #1
Tracy Goode	...	Bernie Meyers
William W. Haire	...	TR3 Owner
Rutha Harris	...	Katie Harris
Carla Hawkins	...	Ms. Wright
Belle Hess	...	Mary Parker
Dawn Hunnewell	...	Teacher in Hallway
Rebekah Hunnewell	...	Student #3
Richie Hunnewell	...	Todd Austin
Bobby Jackson	...	Tom Jennings
Jim Jewell	...	Car Buyer #3
Renee Jewell	...	Winner's Friend
Marc Keenan	...	Sam Jones
Alex Kendrick	...	Jay Austin
Joshua Kendrick	...	Boy Quoting Scripture
Anna Knuckles	...	Student #2
Rachel Knuckles	...	Student #1
Vicki Knuckles	...	Teacher in Room
Treavor Lokey	...	Vince Berkley
Jim McBride	...	Butch Bowers
Steve Moore	...	Dan Michaels
Angela Reynolds	...	Money Recipient #1
Ben Roberts	...	Himself
Jay Sharpe	...	Benny Watts
Michelle Sidhwa	...	Misty Land
John Spencer	...	Bad Car Salesman #2
Allan Stanford	...	Cleatus Beck
Daniel Titus	...	Kevin Cantrell
Dawn Westmoreland	...	Contest Winner
Greg Westmoreland	...	Bad Car Salesman #1
Mark Willard	...	Himself
Steve Dapper	...	Tow Truck Driver / Greeter (uncredited)

Directed by
Alex Kendrick

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
Alex Kendrick		story (written by)
Stephen Kendrick		story

Produced by
Lisa Arnold	....	associate producer
Barry Carr	....	executive producer
Michael Catt	....	executive producer
Tracy Goode	....	associate producer
John Hemken	....	executive producer
Alex Kendrick	....	executive producer
Alex Kendrick	....	producer
Stephen Kendrick	....	associate producer
Daniel Van Cleave	....	executive producer

Original Music by
Alex Kendrick
Heather Spencer
Mark Willard

Cinematography by
Tracy Goode
Alex Kendrick

Film Editing by
Alex Kendrick
Mark Mitchell

Production Management
Steve Dapper	....	production manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Tracy Goode	....	assistant director

Sound Department
Brian Straka	....	foley artist

Production Companies

• Carmel Entertainment
• Provident Films
• Sherwood Pictures

Distributors

• Christian Art Media (2012) (South Africa) (DVD)
• LK-TEL (2008) (Argentina) (DVD)
• Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) (2003) (USA) (TV)

Also Known As:

Runtime:

USA:120 min | Argentina:120 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Singapore:PG | Argentina:Atp

Filming Locations:

Albany, Georgia, USA

Company:

Carmel Entertainment

Trivia:

The volcano that Todd shows his dad really was made by him (Richie Hunnewell) and his family.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Jay and Kevin are talking about getting more money for the cars, Jay says, "Kevin, we're not gonna go that route." But when the same conversation, as recorded by Kevin's hidden camera, is shown on the TV report, he says, "Kevin, I don't wanna go that route."

Quotes:

Judy Austin:Jay, just say the blessing.
Jay Austin:Why don't you say the blessing?
Judy Austin:Okay. Dear God, thank you for this food, Your blessings, and the precious carpet we're allowed to walk on. May it serve us well in the years to come and be a beacon of hope to all those who live in the house after were gone. Amen.
Jay Austin:That was lame!
Judy Austin:You're welcome to pray any time you like.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Fireproof (2008)

Soundtrack:

Everything You Are

Must be doing something right

Based on previous comments, apparently the movie made its way across the country. But I am disturbed by some comments.

Who's to say a movie needed actual actors to play the parts? I have seen no-name actors go on to do huge movies.

Who's to say a movie needed a million dollar budget? Clerks was made with a 30,000 dollar budget and the movie was excellent. It also paved the way for at least five other movies such as Mallrats, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back and even Clerks 2. Meanwhile, Sherwood Pictures has a new movie in September and I imagine there may be more to come.

And so "they shove religion down our throats". Big deal. Lots of movies have shoved a lot down our throats. Some negative, some positive. People can be influenced so much by movies. And I believe that is why the movie was made in the first place.

The characters were great. The Kendricks proved that you can make a clean family movie and yet have a villain(Bernie). I love villains. And he was brilliant.

The scene with Bernie and Vince about biscuits was about the funniest I have seen in any type of genre of movies.

Just thought I'd throw in my 53 cents in.