Fast Food Nation (2006)

Director:

Richard Linklater

Writers (WGA):

Eric Schlosser (written by) and
Richard Linklater (written by) ...

Release Date:

17 November 2006 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

The Truth Is Hard To Swallow

Plot:

An ensemble piece examining the health risks involved in the fast food industry and its environmental and social consequences as well.

Plot Keywords:

Industrial Accident | Female Nudity | Mexican | Food Industry | Drug Abuse

Awards:

2 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Sat. July 19

2:50 AM

MAX

Cast

Wilmer Valderrama	...	Raul
Catalina Sandino Moreno	...	Sylvia
Ana Claudia Talancón	...	Coco
Juan Carlos Serrán	...	Esteban (as Juan Carlos Serran)
Armando Hernández	...	Roberto (as Armando Hernandez)
Greg Kinnear	...	Don Anderson
Frank Ertl	...	Jack
Michael D. Conway	...	Phil (as Michael Conway)
Mitch Baker	...	Dave
Ellar Salmon	...	Jay Anderson
Dakota Edwards	...	Stevie Anderson
Dana Wheeler-Nicholson	...	Debi Anderson
Luis Guzmán	...	Benny (as Luis Guzman)
Bobby Cannavale	...	Mike
Francisco Rosales	...	Jorge

Also Known As:

Coyote (USA) (fake working title)

MPAA:

Rated R for disturbing images, strong sexuality, language and drug content.

Runtime:

USA:116 min | France:114 min (Cannes Film Festival)

Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English | Spanish

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital | DTS | SDDS

Certification:

Portugal:M/12 | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) | Ireland:15A | USA:R (certificate #42721) | Brazil:14 | Malaysia:(Banned) | Singapore:M18 | South Korea:18 | Finland:K-15 | Australia:M | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | Germany:12

Filming Locations:

Austin, Texas, USA

Company:

BBC Films

Goofs:

Errors in geography: In the scene where Amber and her friend are driving and talking about going to a college party, an HEB grocery sign is clearly visible in the background. This grocery is only located in Texas, so therefore the girls in Colorado wouldn't be driving by it.

Quotes:

Paco: Well I can't think of anything right now more patriotic than violating the Patriot Act!

Movie Connections:

References "Teletubbies" (1997)

Soundtrack:

Somewhere over the Waves

A healthy dose of much needed reality

This movie is a fast food chain's worst nightmare. The trans fats, chemicals and artificial flavors these corporations pump into their so-called "food" has been slowly killing a generation of children for long enough, and finally someone's come out with a film revealing the inner workings of this dishonest and dangerous industry. The imagery is compelling, with a convincing and talented cast. This is the payback fast food corporations have needed for a long time coming. Hopefully many will see this movie and walk away better educated in order to live a longer, happier, and most importantly, healthier life. Watch out for fast food industry propagandists posing as film critics in order to discredit this film, their future and income very well depends on the ignorance of the general population. (Cigarette corporations anyone?)