High Road (2011)

Director:

Matt Walsh

Writers (WGA):

Matt Walsh (written by) &
Josh Weiner (written by)

Release Date:

6 March 2012 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

High Road showcases a totally improvised script about Glenn "Fitz" Fitzgerald (James Pumphery), a young man whose loyalties are split among his band...

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Kathryn Burns	...	Orchid
Lizzy Caplan	...	Sheila
Michael Coleman	...	Bakersfield Bouncer
Andrew Daly	...	Mr. Doobin (as Andy Daly)
Abby Elliott	...	Monica
Rich Fulcher	...	Arnie
Kyle Gass	...	Winter Wierdo
Curtis Gwinn	...	Tow Truck Driver
Brandon Johnson	...	Cab Driver
Matt Jones	...	Richie (as Matt L. Jones)
Joe Lo Truglio	...	Officer Fogerty
Shannon Joy Madden	...	Band Merch Buyer
Seth Morris	...	Dirty Carl
Steve Moulton	...	Liquor Store Clerk
Joe Nunez	...	Ramón
Dylan O'Brien	...	Jimmy
James Pumphrey	...	Fitz
Rob Riggle	...	James Malone Sr.
Kirk Roos	...	Cole
Horatio Sanz	...	Doctor
Marcus Shultz	...	Cop #1
Miriam Tolan	...	Mrs. Doobin
Anthony Traina	...	Boxer
James Underdown	...	Cop #2
Morgan Walsh	...	Prostitute
Zach Woods	...	Tommy
Ed Helms	...	Barry (uncredited)
Huguette Lafond	...	Meredith (uncredited)

Directed by
Matt Walsh

Writing credits (WGA)
Matt Walsh		(written by) &
Josh Weiner		(written by)

Produced by
Erik Rommesmo	....	executive producer
Kirk Roos	....	producer
Jeff Schlossman	....	executive producer
Matt Walsh	....	producer
George Whitman	....	line producer
Inman Young	....	producer

Cinematography by
Hillary Spera

Film Editing by
Alexis Hanawalt

Production Design by
Johnny Flanagan

Art Direction by
Johnny Flanagan

Costume Design by
Lauren Kolodny

Makeup Department
Teddie Bergman	....	day player makeup artist
Diana Campos	....	key makeup artist

Production Management
Erin Owens	....	production manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Joseph McKelheer	....	first assistant director
Victor Winters-Junco	....	second assistant director

Art Department
Rocio Carrizales	....	set dresser

Sound Department
Mark F. Dennett	....	boom operator
Geoff Green	....	sound re-recording mixer
Geoff Green	....	supervising sound editor
Perry Levy	....	adr sound recordist
Alex U'Ren	....	foley engineer
Mike Weinstein	....	sound mixer

Visual Effects by
Jeff Crocker	....	visual effects artist

Camera and Electrical Department
Todd Banhazl	....	additional electric
Dylan Johnson	....	first assistant camera
James Laxton	....	camera operator
Kak Lee	....	electrician
Kak Lee	....	grip
Graham Mason	....	assistant camera
Jeff Powers	....	gaffer

Casting Department
Joseph McKelheer	....	casting coordinator

Editorial Department
Kak Lee	....	colorist

Music Department
George Stanford	....	composer: theme music

Transportation Department
Bruce Comtois	....	transportation coordinator

Other crew
Julius Amaya	....	production assistant
Joe Hardesty	....	production coordinator
David Nett	....	social media manager
Rob Schultz	....	end titles
Michael Edward Smith	....	location manager
Laura Solomon	....	script supervisor
Lee Vang	....	production assistant

Thanks
Stephen Stanley	....	thanks

Production Companies

• Northern Lights Films
• Northern Lights Films and Media Ventures

Distributors

• Curious Films (2013) (Australia) (DVD)
• DLN Films (2013) (UK) (all media)
• Eagle Films (2012) (Non-USA) (all media) (Middle East)
• Millennium Entertainment (2012) (USA) (all media)

Other Companies

• Dolby Laboratories  sound mix
• Northern Lights Films  funding
• PES Payroll  payroll services

MPAA:

Rated R for pervasive language, sexual references and drug content

Runtime:

87 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

USA:R | Australia:MA15+

Company:

Northern Lights Films

"High Road" Is Absolutely Brilliant!!! Unlike Anything You've Ever Seen.

*** This review may contain spoilers ***

"High Road" Is The Single Greatest Comedy Film In The History Of American Cinema. Matt Walsh Has Proved Himself Time nd Time Again To Be A Great Comedic Voice, But Never As Strongly As In His Directorial Debut. The Story Is Simple, Yet Totally Original. The Hilarious James Pumphrey Stars As Fitz, A Stoner And Musician Who Is Suddenly Thrown Into A Threatening Situation When He Is Caught Dealing Weed To Someone At A Local Convenience Store And Goes On The Lam. Fitz Then Encounters Jimmy, A Sixteen-Year Old Who Is Running Away From His Domineering Father. Jimmy's Father Is Played By Rob Riggle. Fitz Reluctantly Takes Jimmy With Him After Assaulting Jimmy's Father With A Brick, Not Knowing That The Man Was Jimmy's Father. The Two Are Going To Oakland, California To See Fitz's Father After Fitz Learns That His Girlfriend Monica, Played By The Excellent Abby Elliot, Is Pregnant With Fitz's Child. Along The Way, They An Encounter A Prostitute Played By The Amazing Morgan Walsh. The Role Exists Only In A Cameo, But It Is Unquestionably One Of The Most Memorable Scenes In The Film. Meanwhile, Monica Has No Idea Where Fitz Has Disappeared To And Drives To Oakland To Find Fitz. When Fitz Finally Finds His Father, We Learn That Is A Drag Queen And Is Played By The Brilliantly Hysterical Rich Fulcher. The Following Scenes Are Both Hilarious And Also Provoke A Genuine Emotion Response In The Viewer. The Entire Cast Is Stellar, With Dylan O'Brien Playing Jimmy And Featuring Ed Helms, Lizzy Caplan, Joe Lo Truglio, Horatio Sanz, Matt L. Jones, Andrew Daly, And The Terrific Zach Woods. The Film Was Directed By Matt Walsh With A Completely Improvised Script. The Film Features Many Members Of UCB And Has A Similar Feel To What The UCB Has Become Known For. The Film Is Unlike Anything You Have Ever Seen. "High Road" Is Equal Parts Hilarity And Heart. Walsh's Direction Is Excellent And Wonderfully Unique. "High Road" Is, In My Opinion, A Perfect Film That Exceeds Any And All Expectations. It's One Of My Very Favorite Films.