Roadie (2011)

Director:

Michael Cuesta

Writers:

Gerald Cuesta (written by) and
Michael Cuesta (written by)

Release Date:

6 January 2012 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Music

Tagline:

It was fun while it lasted

Plot:

After 20 years on the road with Blue Oyster Cult, Jimmy Testagros returns to his hometown to life with his ailing mother. Complications arise when he falls for an old friend, who is now married to his longtime nemesis.

Plot Keywords:

Roadie | Band | Gardening | Headbanger | Queens New York City

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Ron Eldard	...	Jimmy
Jill Hennessy	...	Nikki
Bobby Cannavale	...	Randy Stevens
Lois Smith	...	Mom
David Margulies	...	Don Muller
Catherine Wolf	...	Marilyn Muller
Suzette Gunn	...	Lizette (as Suzette 'Azariah' Gunn)
Gary Cruz	...	Hispanic Store Owner
Anthony Mangano	...	Male Cop
Lourdes Martin	...	Female Cop
Jarlath Conroy	...	Wes, Motel Clerk
Lynne Lipton	...	Waitress
Arian Moayed	...	Irfan
Diana Ravelo	...	Yopi
Darrell Vanterpool	...	Teen
Sammy Rhee	...	Korean Man in Liquor Store
Obaid Kadwani	...	Taxi Driver
Brandon Reilly	...	Young Jimmy
Katherine C. Hughes	...	Young Nikki (as K.C. Hughes)
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Edwin Torres	...	Pool Player

Directed by
Michael Cuesta

Writing credits
Gerald Cuesta		(written by) and
Michael Cuesta		(written by)

Produced by
Sirad Balducci	....	producer
Mike Downey	....	producer
Louis Guerra	....	associate producer
Christen Lewis	....	executive producer
James Quinlan	....	executive producer
Ian M. Stratford	....	executive producer
Ezra Xenos	....	line producer

Original Music by
Chris Seefried

Cinematography by
Andrew Lilien

Film Editing by
Kane Platt

Casting by
Judy Henderson

Production Design by
John El Manahi

Art Direction by
Candice Cardasis
Evan Seide

Costume Design by
Manuela Harding

Makeup Department
David Kalahiki	....	hair department head
David Kalahiki	....	makeup department head
Jessica Toth	....	additional makeup artist

Production Management
Peggy Connolly	....	unit manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Kevin Breslin	....	second unit director
Louis Guerra	....	first assistant director
Robert Tierney	....	second second assistant director
Jane Chase Wells	....	second assistant director

Art Department
Roger Brooker	....	assistant property master
Aaron Erickson	....	set dresser
Niquan Riley	....	property master

Sound Department
Micah Bloomberg	....	sound mixer
Rich Bologna	....	sound designer
Shaun Brennan	....	foley artist
Timothy Cleary	....	boom operator
Tim Crossley	....	sound effects editor
Tom Efinger	....	sound re-recording mixer
Tom Efinger	....	sound supervisor
Eric Gitelson	....	foley engineer
Jeff Seelye	....	sound editor

Visual Effects by
Ben Perez	....	digital intermediate colourist

Stunts
Manny Siverio	....	stunt coordinator

Camera and Electrical Department
John Frisbie	....	gaffer
Pat Gillen	....	balloon light operator
Holly Hosman	....	best boy grip
Sam Lino	....	camera intern
Charles A. Mysak	....	electrician
Carolyn Pender	....	second assistant camera
Caitlin Strom	....	director of photography: second unit
Caitlin Strom	....	first assistant camera
Brandon Taylor	....	additional key grip
Matt Tomko	....	best boy electric
Daniel Zimmer	....	key grip

Casting Department
Kimberly Graham	....	casting associate
Stephanie R. Hunter	....	extras casting director

Costume and Wardrobe Department
Zairi Malcolm	....	assistant costume designer

Editorial Department
Shane Deblasio	....	assistant editor
Cristina Esteras-Ortiz	....	digital intermediate producer

Music Department
Chris Seefried	....	composer: additional music

Other crew
Lindsay Brayton	....	assistant to producer
Betty Chin	....	production office supervisor
Nathaniel S. Clouden	....	production office assistant
James Davis	....	production assistant
Javier Figueroa	....	production counsel
Shellie Gillespie	....	production accountant
Richard Hagerty	....	product placement coordinator
Stephen 'Lucky' Luckingham	....	production assistant
Carolyn Eileen Lynch	....	production coordinator
Ryan Morgan	....	production assistant
Ivan Paric	....	additional production assistant
Stacy Rowe	....	script supervisor
Jennifer Sonnenfeld	....	assistant location manager
Ian M. Stratford	....	production counsel
Chris Tomeo	....	location manager
Mara Webster	....	assistant to director
Jaytyler Ferretti	....	production assistant (uncredited)

Production Companies

• Magnolia Pictures (presents)
• Hero Content (presents)

Distributors

• Magnolia Pictures (2012) (USA) (theatrical)
• Front Row Filmed Entertainment (2012) (United Arab Emirates) (all media) (Middle East)

Other Companies

• Central Casting  extras casting
• Gray Krauss Des Rochers  legal services

MPAA:

Rated R for pervasive language and some drug content

Runtime:

USA:95 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:R

Company:

Magnolia Pictures

Goofs:

Factual errors: Nikki plays the first track on the Good Rats' Ratcity In Blue. The track that we hear is Advertisement in the Voice which is the third track on Side 2.

The Roadie is engaging, well written, directed and acted out. Along with a sound track that will not disappoint.

I must confess up to the point of actually watching the Roadie, I had no idea what a roadie was or did. This is not my usual type of movie, however we should strive to challenge and expose ourselves to different movies. Just as you would a different language or cultural in order to grow and mature as an all around individual. The movie was interesting and I thought the plot, made a point in trying to relate to the viewer the regret of decisions that we make as youth, that do not pan out or other wise never manifest themselves. The characters were very likable and came across genuine and authentic in the Roadie, which must be stressed is a very necessary thing in a film like this. There was a feel that that the movies' main character could have been anyone of us: in regards to decision or choices that were made in our lives that never quite pan out. Perhaps you could take it a bit further and say that everyone in there life at least once or twice has not let go of an idea or notion until: well it was to late. Atlas, I would be remiss, if I did not mention that the sound track for the Roadie is excellent.