Sugar Town (1999)

Unimpassioned look at the lives of struggling L.A. scene rock stars follows main character, Gwen, on her quest for the top. Working as an assistant to a film production designer, she tries ... See full summary »

Directors:

Allison Anders, Kurt Voss

Writers:

Allison Anders, Kurt Voss

Stars:

Jade Gordon, John Taylor, Michael Des Barres

1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jade Gordon	...	Gwen
John Taylor	...	Clive
Michael Des Barres	...	Nick
Martin Kemp	...	Jonesy
Larry Klein	...	Burt
John Doe	...	Carl
Lucinda Jenney	...	Kate
Marion Moseley	...	In Utero Baby
Veronica Nommenson	...	Violet
Elena Nommensen	...	Rose
Amelia Nommenson	...	Daisy
Ally Sheedy	...	Liz
Nicholas Walker	...	Masseuse
Rosanna Arquette	...	Eva
Jeffrey McDonald	...	Kevin (as Jeff McDonald)

Storyline

Unimpassioned look at the lives of struggling L.A. scene rock stars follows main character, Gwen, on her quest for the top. Working as an assistant to a film production designer, she tries to steal her boy friend who is a music producer by offering sexual favors. The producer meanwhile is trying to orchestrate a comeback for a former glam band played by Michael Des Barres (of Power Station fame), John Taylor (from Duran Duran), and Martin Kemp (from Spandau Ballet). Rosanna Arquette plays the former movie star wife of the lead singer, who is fretting because she has just been offered the role as the mother of one of the new ingenious. Beverly D'Angelo also shows up as a millionairess who agrees to bankroll the group, but only if she gets a roll in the hay with the lead singer. All of the career problems, including drug proclivity, are represented in this film.

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Plot Keywords:

pregnant character played by pregnant actress | female nudity | topless female nudity | nude pregnant woman | music producer | 

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Taglines:

The best place to be.

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Genres:

Comedy | Music

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong language, some drug content and sexuality

Did You Know?

Trivia

Liz (Ally Sheedy) is seen reading a book written by "Dr. Kurt Voss, Ph.D." Kurt Voss co-wrote and directed the film.

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Connections

Featured in At the Movies: Stir of Echoes/The Minus Man/Suger Town/Best Laid Plans/On the Ropes (1999)

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Soundtracks

In the Garden of Earthly Delights
Written by Michael Cudahy and Liz Cox (as Lily Banquette)
Performed by Combustible Edison
Published by Combustible Edison, Ltd. (BMI)
Courtesy of Sub Pop Records

User Reviews

The music biz

Yes, I am a sucker for Rosanna Arquette. She actually did very well in this film as a former horror film actress married to the lead singer of a rock band that is trying to make a comeback.

Rockers include John Taylor from Duran Duran, Michael Des Barres from Detective, John Doe from X, and Martin Kemp from Spandau Ballet.

Also features Ally Sheedy (High Art, Man's Best Friend) and Beverly D'Angelo (American History X, Vegas Vacation).

Vincent Berry (Free Willy 3: The Rescue, "Manhattan AZ," Baby) was really cute as a son, who was a product of a rock concert get together, and dropped at the door by mom. Turns out he is a big fan of horror movies and that helps with bonding with the lovely Rosanna. Cool.

Details

Country:

UK USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 January 2001 (France)

Also Known As:

Untitled Anders-Voss Project

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$250,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$42,668, 19 September 1999

Gross USA:

$178,095

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$178,095

Company Credits

Production Co:

Channel Four Films, October Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min 92 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color