Humble Pie (2007)
"American Fork" (original title)

At nearly 400 pounds, Tracy Orbison is a wide target. When he sets out to pursue his dream of acting, the grocery clerk finds an assortment of people waiting to dash his dreams: his acting ... See full summary »

Director:

Chris Bowman

Writers:

Hubbel Palmer (screenplay), Hubbel Palmer (story),

Stars:

Hubbel Palmer, Kathleen Quinlan, Geoff Hansen

6 wins.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Hubbel Palmer	...	Tracy Orbison
Kathleen Quinlan	...	Agnes Orbison
Geoff Hansen	...	Driving Instructor
Scott Lincoln	...	Lyle
Rae Ritke	...	Helen
Bruce McGill	...	Mr. Grigoratus
Mary Lynn Rajskub	...	Peggy Orbison
William Baldwin	...	Truman Hope
Megan Ferguson	...	Young and Plain
Vincent Caso	...	Kendis Cooley
Miki Eto	...	Hsao-Wei
Micaela Nelligan	...	Laverne
Janet Varney	...	Joleen
Rob Steiner	...	Benji
Guangze Zhu	...	Mr. Wong

Storyline

At nearly 400 pounds, Tracy Orbison is a wide target. When he sets out to pursue his dream of acting, the grocery clerk finds an assortment of people waiting to dash his dreams: his acting coach, who has designs on his sister Peggy; his juvenile-delinquent friends, who suck him into their petty crimes; and his God-fearing, self-loathing mother. Through it all, Tracy remains irrepressibly upbeat, convinced he's destined for something big.

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Taglines:

Dream big.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some thematic elements and violence

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

January 2007 (USA)

Also Known As:

Humble Pie

Filming Locations:

Utah, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$1,083 (USA) (6 November 2009)

Gross:

$3,223 (USA) (4 December 2009)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alkaline Industries, American Fork Productions, Bratt Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

84 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

When Tracy and Kendis go to get pizza, the pizza is cheese and pineapple when the waitress brings it out, in the next shot the pizza has pepperoni and pineapple.

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Quotes

Tracy Orbison: Is this video appropriate for minors?
Video Store Clerk: It's been banned in seven states.

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Connections

References JAG (1995)

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Soundtracks

"Dance of Spring and Snow"
Written and Performed by Corey Wallace

User Reviews

Comedy Drama called Humble Pie Not American Fork

this is a delightful comedy drama in the mould of 'Juno' and you must see it to see the sensitive acting performance of the guy playing Tracey Orbison, actually a male grocery clerk who has higher aspirations away from the store. I agree with the earlier comment that the story could have welded Tracey better with his female counterpart at the Store, didn't start to happen until the end. Lots of weakness about the film and i think the so called friends who set Tracey up for the supermarket robbery are a bit paper-thin but overall the story worked, even the quirky bit with Traceys sister dating Traceys acting teacher and breaking his heart on a couple of occasions. don't expect a blockbuster, this is a simple entertaining funny (often sad) film which will not leave you disappointed. Hoping for a sequel of HUMBLE PIE 2 (not American FORK) please because Tracey really does have some 'acting' potential for a Captive audience.