In the boring desert of New Mexico, a single mother raises her two teenage daughters, Shade and Trudi, whose deepest desire is to leave the dead calm town. Shade is the type to escape in ...
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Brooke Adams | ... | Nora | |
| Ione Skye | ... | Trudi | |
| Fairuza Balk | ... | Shade | |
| James Brolin | ... | John Evans | |
| Robert Knepper | ... | Dank | |
| David Lansbury | ... | Hamlet Humphrey (as David Landsbury) | |
| Jacob Vargas | ... | Javier | |
| Donovan Leitch Jr. | ... | Darius (as Donovan Leitch) | |
| Chris Mulkey | ... | Raymond | |
| Laurie O'Brien | ... | Thelma | |
| Julie Condra | ... | Tanya | |
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Adam Biesk | ... | Brett |
| Leigh Hamilton | ... | Kim | |
| Diane Behrens | ... | Hostess | |
| J. Mascis | ... | Cecil (as J Mascis) | |
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In the boring desert of New Mexico, a single mother raises her two teenage daughters, Shade and Trudi, whose deepest desire is to leave the dead calm town. Shade is the type to escape in her extravagant fantasies while Trudi is so rebelious it could drive her away. Written by Steve Richer <sricher@sympatico.ca>
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When Shade's good, she's very good. But when Trudi's bad, she's better.Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
10 July 1992 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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$1,345,236Company Credits
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Shade: If it weren't for Elvia Rivero, this story wouldn't even be worth telling. Whenever Elvia came to this litte town, well, it's like she woke the place up. My home town, Laramie New Mexico, it came alive. Elvia Rivero was the one who made me laugh when I needed to laugh. She made me cry when no one was looking. But most of all, Elvia was able to put into to words what I was thinking.It was Elvia who first gave me the idea. It was decided then and there, I knew what was missing from ...
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When Trudi first attempts to call her dad in the beginning of the movie, the dolly can be seen in the toaster oven. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Shade: If it weren't for Elvia Rivero, this story wouldn't even be worth telling. Whenever Elvia came to this litte town, well, it's like she woke the place up. My home town, Laramie New Mexico, it came alive. Elvia Rivero was the one who made me laugh when I needed to laugh. She made me cry when no one was looking. But most of all, Elvia was able to put into to words what I was thinking.It was Elvia who first gave me the idea. It was decided then and there, I knew what was missing from ...
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I read about this movie in a magazine in my country, Argentina. The critics had voted "Gas, food, lodging" as the best movie in 1992 or 1993, I can't remember. As I haven't seen it at the theaters, I had to wait a few years till was shown in cable TV, quite late I must say. I usually agree with the critics that voted it, but I was really skeptic as was not a hit at all... but they were right again. Wonderful movie, a touching Fairuza Balk that appeared to be a future star and ended making small parts or characters too much below her. I became quite a fan of this film, and as I have just registered here I decided not only to vote but to write a few lines about it. Please don't miss it. It is not only another indie film but a great movie.