Spun (2002)

A drug dealer introduces one of his customers, a 'speed freak', to the man who runs the meth lab. A crazy three-day adventure ensues.

Director:

Jonas Åkerlund

Writers:

Will De Los Santos (screenplay), Creighton Vero (screenplay)

Stars:

Jason Schwartzman, John Leguizamo, Patrick Fugit

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jason Schwartzman	...	Ross
Mickey Rourke	...	The Cook
Brittany Murphy	...	Nikki
John Leguizamo	...	Spider Mike
Patrick Fugit	...	Frisbee
Mena Suvari	...	Cookie
Chloe Hunter	...	April Love
Elisa Bocanegra	...	Giggles
Julia Mendoza	...	La Sadgirl
China Chow	...	Escort
Nicholas Gonzalez	...	Angel
Debbie Harry	...	Neighbor (as Deborah Harry)
Josh Peck	...	Fat Boy
Charlotte Ayanna	...	Amy
Eric Roberts	...	The Man

Storyline

A drug dealer introduces one of his customers, a 'speed freak', to the man who runs the meth lab. A crazy three-day adventure ensues.

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Plot Keywords:

methamphetamine | nudity | black comedy | speed freak | drugs | 

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Taglines:

Algunos viven a otro ritmo... (Some live at a different pace...)

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for pervasive drug content, strong sexuality, language and some violence

Details

Official Sites:

Brink Films- (us)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 February 2003 (Norway)

Also Known As:

The Cook

Filming Locations:

Circus Liquor - 5600 Vineland Avenue, North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$2,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$15,160, 16 March 2003, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$410,241, 18 May 2003

Company Credits

Production Co:

Muse Productions, Brink Films, Little Magic Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min 106 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

While Ross and The Cook are driving away from the market for the second time, "Nobody's Fault" by Phantom Planet is on the radio. Jason Schwartzman was the drummer of Phantom Planet until 2004.

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Goofs

When Ross and The Cook go to the truck stop to pick up "ingredients", they run the car into a sign bending it backwards. When they leave the truck stop, the sign is straight again.

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Quotes

Ross: You guys should *really* open a window in here.

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Crazy Credits

In the Opening Credits, Each character has his or her own logo

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Alternate Versions

Unrated DVD contains footage deleted to avoid an "NC-17" rating.

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Connections

References What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)

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Soundtracks

Freedom Ain't What It Used to Be
Written by Billy Corgan
Performed by Zwan (as The Djali Zwan)
Published by Faust's Haus Music
Courtesy of Martha's Music, LLC

User Reviews

Addicted to Spun

About a month ago my friend told me about this movie, after hearing about it on Late Night with Conan O'Brien or Carson Daly's show, which ever. So I went to the website and was immediately enamored. Being that it was not out in ANY theater within a 150 mile radius of me, I did what any blue blooded American would do. Download it. Unfortunately, I was only able to download the first half. Well, the first half kept me begging for more and for four weeks I waited for it to come out, watching the first half at least once a week. Today I finally purchased it, and I am not disappointed. Such an amazing movie should be up there with Requiem for a Dream and Trainspotting. If you can take a great dark comedy, go check it out. Get Spun.

-Pete