Signal Seven (1986)

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Director:

Rob Nilsson

Writer:

Rob Nilsson

Stars:

Bill Ackridge, Dan Leegant, John Tidwell

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Bill Ackridge	...	Speed
Dan Leegant	...	Marty
John Tidwell	...	Johnny
Herb Mills	...	Steve
Don Bajema	...	Roger
Phil Polakoff	...	Phil
Don De Fina	...	Setts
Frank Triest	...	Tommy
Jack Tucker	...	Hank
David Schickele	...	Bert
Paul Prince	...	Paul
Paul West	...	Pump Man
Bob Elross	...	Director
Charles Webb	...	Producer
Burns Ellison	...	Writer

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

number 7 in title | independent film | number in title | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

Unrated

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 May 1986 (USA)

Also Known As:

Signal 7

Filming Locations:

San Francisco, California, USA

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

User Reviews

Excellent example of Video-to-Film low budget drama

This is a simple film, an actors' showpiece really. One night, in the lives of a group of cab drivers, following them as they drive around San Francisco. Better than it sounds, if a bit rambling.

Notable technically for being shot on 3/4" video and transferred to film. It was released theatrically in the art house circuit, to generally good reviews. I saw it on the giant screen at the old Picwood in West LA. It looked quite good, primarily because it all took place at night, and featured mainly closeups of the actors. As you become caught up in their stories you don't notice that this was a film reportedly shot for all of $1800. It doesn't look it. Quite a lesson, in light of the current (1999) brouhaha over low budget digital cinema.