A Texas Funeral (1999)
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- R
- 1h 38min
- Comedy, Drama
- 05 May 2000 (Italy)
- Movie
In 1960s Texas, during a family gathering for their late patriarch Sparta, his grandson L'il Sparta encounters Sparta's ghost, unveiling the family's dark secrets.
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Awards:
- 2 wins.
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Cast
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Quinton Jones | ... |
Little Sparta
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| Robert Patrick | ... |
Zach
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| Jane Adams | ... |
Mary Joan
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| Martin Sheen | ... |
Grandpa Sparta
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| Chris Noth | ... |
Clinton
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| Olivia d'Abo | ... |
Charlotte
(as Olivia D'Abo)
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| Grace Zabriskie | ... |
Murtis
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| Joanne Whalley | ... |
Miranda
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Mona Lee Fultz | ... |
Nurse
(as Mona Lee)
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| Isaiah Washington | ... |
Walter
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Harold Suggs | ... |
Lucas
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| Michael Crabtree | ... |
Achilles
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| Steve Shearer | ... |
Jefferson
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Mark Walters | ... |
Young Lucas
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| Todd Lowe | ... |
Skinny Private
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Linda Alcazar | ... |
Prostitute
(as Linda Teresa)
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Jacob Kain | ... |
Boy
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| Jay Arlen Jones | ... |
Otis
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Hudson Lee Long | ... |
Crawford
(as Hudson Long)
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Ross Sears | ... |
Vet
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David Pomier | ... |
Still Photographer
(as Dave Pomier)
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| Bear | ... |
Bear The Dog
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Chewbaaca | ... |
Robert E. Lee
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Jackie Belvin | ... |
Young Girl (uncredited)
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| James Douglas | ... |
Young Man (uncredited)
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| Floyd Lloyd | ... |
Floyd (uncredited)
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Rene Munguia | ... |
Mexican with Camel (uncredited)
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Brian Prendergast | ... |
Kid at Achilles' Political Rally (uncredited)
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Daria Prendergast | ... |
Woman at Achilles' Political Rally (uncredited)
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Holly Prendergast | ... |
Kid at Achilles' Political Rally (uncredited)
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Marie Prendergast | ... |
Kid at Achilles' Political Rally (uncredited)
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Vince Prendergast | ... |
Man at Achilles' Political Rally (uncredited)
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Vincent James Prendergast | ... |
Kid at Achilles' Political Rally (uncredited)
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| Tracy Simpson | ... |
Achilles' Wife (uncredited)
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Directed by
| William Blake Herron | ||
Written by
| William Blake Herron | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Graham Broadbent | ... | producer |
| Damian Jones | ... | producer |
| Peter McAleese | ... | co-producer |
| Julia Palau | ... | executive producer |
| Matthew Payne | ... | executive producer |
| David Pomier | ... | co-producer (as Dave Pomier) |
Music by
| James Legg | ||
Cinematography by
| Michael Bonvillain | ... | director of photography (as Mike Bonvillain) |
Editing by
| Paul Trejo | ||
Editorial Department
| Mark Coffey | ... | assistant editor |
| Kristen Helsing | ... | first assistant editor: avid |
| Matvey Shatz | ... | color timer |
Casting By
| Laurel Smith | ||
Production Design by
| Jaymes Hinkle | ||
Art Direction by
| Ana Martinez | ||
Set Decoration by
| Carla Curry | ||
Costume Design by
| Marie France | ||
Makeup Department
| Elisabeth Dietrich-Fry | ... | makeup department head (as Elisabeth Fry) |
| Melissa Forney | ... | hair stylist |
| Roxie Hodenfield | ... | assistant hair stylist (as Roxie Norman) |
| Kelly Nelson | ... | key hair stylist |
| Carla Palmer | ... | additional makeup artist |
| Shelley Tanner | ... | assistant makeup artist |
Production Management
| James Holt | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Howard Carey | ... | assistant director: Austin |
| Melissa Cummins Lorenz | ... | second assistant director |
| Chad Rosen | ... | first assistant director |
| Kathleen Tull | ... | second second assistant director (as Katie Tull) |
Art Department
| Steve Allen | ... | carpenter |
| Tom Christopher | ... | leadman |
| Vicki Dempsey | ... | assistant props (as Vicki B. Dempsey) |
| Ramona Fabregas | ... | assistant property master |
| Nik Hedman | ... | set dresser |
| Roy G. Huth | ... | set dresser |
| Jim Kanan | ... | lead scenic (as James Kanan) |
| Kenneth R. Rector | ... | on-set dresser |
| Randy Severs | ... | carpenter |
| Melvyn Stiriss | ... | carpenter |
| Wallace R. Symns | ... | lead greensman |
| Byron Scott Thomas | ... | property master |
| Robert K. Weinberger | ... | construction coordinator |
Sound Department
| Pembrooke Andrews | ... | assistant sound editor / foley assistant |
| Thor Benitez | ... | adr recordist |
| Matthew C. Beville | ... | adr mixer (as Matt Beville) |
| Michael Broomberg | ... | foley artist |
| Jeff K. Brunello | ... | sound effects editor |
| John Chandler | ... | foley editor |
| Harry Cohen | ... | sound designer |
| William Dotson | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Marshall Garlington | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Rebecca Hanck | ... | sound effects editor |
| Michael Kamper | ... | sound effects editor |
| Shawn Kennelly | ... | foley mixer |
| Jason Lezama | ... | dialogue editor |
| Mark Lutte | ... | sound mixer |
| Dennis Meehan | ... | boom operator |
| Scott Reed | ... | head sound manager |
| Joan Rowe | ... | foley artist |
| Sean Rowe | ... | foley artist |
| Dov Schwarz | ... | dialogue editor |
| Rhan Small | ... | re-recording assistant |
| Cathie Speakman | ... | supervising adr editor |
| Frederick H. Stahly | ... | dialogue editor (as Fred Stahly) |
| Chris Staszak | ... | adr recordist |
| Ken Teaney | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Eric Thompson | ... | adr mixer |
| Jeffrey R. Whitcher | ... | sound designer |
Special Effects by
| Margaret Johnson | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Randy E. Moore | ... | special effects coordinator |
Stunts
| Dani Barden | ... | stunt double: Miranda |
| Jody Haselbarth | ... | stunt double: Mary Joan |
| Jeff Schwan | ... | stunt coordinator (as J.P. Schwann) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Buzzy Burwell | ... | best boy electric |
| Dwight Cary | ... | generator operator (as Dwight 'Curly' Cary) |
| Theda Cunningham | ... | additional loader |
| Ian Ellis | ... | camera operator: "b" camera / director of photography: second unit |
| Dawn Good | ... | second assistant camera: 'b' camera |
| Emily Pedraza Hudson | ... | first assistant camera: 'b' camera |
| Edison Jackson | ... | electrician |
| W.L. Jackson | ... | key grip |
| Jason Jurica | ... | grip (as Jason Ray Jurica) |
| Paul Kloss | ... | electrician |
| Jon H. Lewis | ... | additional 'b' camera operator / gaffer |
| Jimmy Lindsey | ... | first assistant camera (as Jimmy W. Lindsey) |
| Sean Maxwell | ... | dolly grip |
| David McGill | ... | steadicam operator |
| Orlando Javier Mora | ... | grip |
| Crawford Morgan | ... | still photographer |
| Dany Navarrette | ... | electrician (as Danny Navarrette) |
| Mary C. Nelson | ... | grip |
| David Pomier | ... | still photographer |
| Reagan Raines | ... | camera department assistant (as Reagan Rains) |
| Donis Rhoden | ... | best boy grip |
| Rigney Sackley | ... | camera loader |
| Peter Simonite | ... | second assistant camera |
| Kevin Sims | ... | electrician |
| Joe Vasquez | ... | grip (as Joseph Vasquez) |
Casting Department
| Rivki Bier | ... | casting assistant: Los Angeles |
| Tamara Graham | ... | casting assistant: Los Angeles |
| Carla James | ... | casting: Texas |
| Mike O'Daniel | ... | casting: Texas |
| Beth Sepko | ... | extras casting director |
| Elana Wakeman | ... | extras casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Brenda J. Chambers | ... | seamstress (as Brenda Chambers) |
| Sharon Goodin | ... | costumer |
| Janice Janecek | ... | costumer |
| Collette Jones | ... | wardrobe assistant (as Collette M.Jones) |
| Kathy Kiatta | ... | wardrobe supervisor (as Kathleen Kiatta) |
| Jennifer Long | ... | key set costumer |
Location Management
| Mateo Barnstone | ... | location scout |
| Robbie Friedmann | ... | location manager |
| Kyrsten Kehlenbach | ... | assistant location manager |
Music Department
| Michael Baber | ... | music editor |
| Brian Benison | ... | music preparation |
| Gerry Gershman | ... | music supervisor |
| Stephen Krause | ... | scoring mixer |
| James Legg | ... | conductor / orchestrator |
| Brian Marshall | ... | music coordinator |
| Richard McIlvery | ... | scoring stage manager |
Script and Continuity Department
| Gina Grande | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Charles Coulter | ... | driver: set dressing |
| Tracy Craytor | ... | driver |
| Greg Faucett | ... | transportation co-captain |
| Joseph Lockwood | ... | transportation |
| Lonnie Nelson | ... | transportation captain |
| Phil Schriber | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Bobby Sconci | ... | picture cars/driver |
| Russell E. Scott | ... | picture cars |
Additional Crew
| Stephany Baskin | ... | assistant: Mr. Herron |
| Dave Bennett | ... | production accountant (as David Bennett) |
| Francie Brown | ... | dialect coach: Joanne Whalley |
| Leigh Davis | ... | co-production coordinator (as Leigh Wilbourn) |
| Shanti Delsarte | ... | production coordinator |
| Matt Dunstone | ... | assistant: Mr. Pomier |
| Katie Goodson | ... | assistant: Mr. Broadbent |
| Courtney Harrell | ... | additional production assistant |
| Vicki V. Johnson | ... | paramedic |
| Jan Kean | ... | unit publicist |
| Laura King | ... | key set medic / set medic |
| Paula P. Manzanedo | ... | completion guarantor: Film Finances, Inc. (as Paula Manzanedo-Schmit) |
| DeLayne Rasmussen | ... | production secretary (as DeLayne Barnett) |
| Michael Robins | ... | craft service |
| Marvin Schroeder | ... | military coordinator (as Marvin F. Schroeder) |
| Joshua J. Smith | ... | production assistant (as Joshua Smith) |
| Bill Stevens | ... | assistant production accountant |
| Miker Stovall | ... | production assistant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- New City Releasing (1999) (United States) (theatrical)
- Silvio Sardi Communications (2000) (Italy)
- Arthaus (2002) (Germany) (DVD)
- LW Editora (2011) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Arthaus (2001) (Germany) (theatrical)
- J&M Entertainment
- T.F. Productions Inc.
Special Effects
Other Companies
- AON/Albert G. Ruben Insurance Services (insurance)
- Axium (II) (payroll services)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera dollies)
- DDA (public relations)
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- Location Catering (II) (catering)
- Magic Film Works (negative cutting)
- Otto Nemenz International (cameras)
- Pacific Title/Mirage (titles and opticals)
- Paskal Lighting (grip and lighting equipment)
- Sound Chamber Recording Studio (music recorded at)
- The Wilshire Stages (mixed and re-recorded at)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In Texas in the late '60s, the Whit family meets for the funeral of grandfather Sparta. This, however, is no normal funeral, and the Whits are no normal family. Young L'il Sparta spies on the corpse and sees his grandmother involved in macabre and sinister rituals. His parents go and collect Aunt Miranda from the rest home where she has been locked away because of her part in a family scandal, while the tension between father and uncle over money matters is sky-high. In the stables, the camel belonging to the deceased has an attack of nerves, and after he's been calmed down, the child meets the grandfather's ghost who recounts all the family tales. Written by Anonymous |
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Did You Know?
| Soundtracks | Down The Road A Piece See more » |
| Quotes |
Zach Whit:
A man spends the first half of his life trying to figure women out, and the second half trying to forget what he's learned. See more » |