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Grand Theft Parsons

  • 20032003
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 28m
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6.0/10
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Christina Applegate and Johnny Knoxville in Grand Theft Parsons (2003)
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A partially fictional account of musician Gram Parsons' death and cremation. After Gram ODs in a desert motel in 1973, his road manager steals Gram's body for a last trip to Joshua Tree.A partially fictional account of musician Gram Parsons' death and cremation. After Gram ODs in a desert motel in 1973, his road manager steals Gram's body for a last trip to Joshua Tree.A partially fictional account of musician Gram Parsons' death and cremation. After Gram ODs in a desert motel in 1973, his road manager steals Gram's body for a last trip to Joshua Tree.
IMDb RATING
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3.6K
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  • Director
    • David Caffrey
  • Writers
    • Jeremy Drysdale(story)
    • David Caffrey(story)
  • Stars
    • Johnny Knoxville
    • Christina Applegate
    • Marley Shelton
Top credits
  • Director
    • David Caffrey
  • Writers
    • Jeremy Drysdale(story)
    • David Caffrey(story)
  • Stars
    • Johnny Knoxville
    • Christina Applegate
    • Marley Shelton
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    • 37User reviews
    • 51Critic reviews
    • 46Metascore
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    Johnny Knoxville and Michael Shannon in Grand Theft Parsons (2003)

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    Johnny Knoxville
    Johnny Knoxville
    • Phil Kaufmanas Phil Kaufman
    Christina Applegate
    Christina Applegate
    • Barbaraas Barbara
    Marley Shelton
    Marley Shelton
    • Susieas Susie
    Jamie McShane
    Jamie McShane
    • Radio Announceras Radio Announcer
    Danielle Sapia
    Danielle Sapia
    • Girl at Joshua Tree Innas Girl at Joshua Tree Inn
    Gabriel Macht
    Gabriel Macht
    • Gram Parsonsas Gram Parsons
    Robert Alan Beuth
    Robert Alan Beuth
    • Reporteras Reporter
    Sara Arrington
    Sara Arrington
    • Crying Girlas Crying Girl
    Scott Adsit
    Scott Adsit
    • Music Expertas Music Expert
    Mary Pat Gleason
    Mary Pat Gleason
    • Nurseas Nurse
    David Caffrey
    David Caffrey
    • TV Intervieweras TV Interviewer
    Alexa Sheehan
    Alexa Sheehan
    • Nurse 2as Nurse 2
    • (as Alexa Motley)
    Wesley Mann
    Wesley Mann
    • Doctoras Doctor
    Jim Cody Williams
    Jim Cody Williams
    • Truck Driveras Truck Driver
    Kay E. Kuter
    Kay E. Kuter
    • Undertakeras Undertaker
    Brian Nahas
    Brian Nahas
    • Bank Manageras Bank Manager
    Shawna Casey
    • Bank Customeras Bank Customer
    Michael Shannon
    Michael Shannon
    • Larry Oster-Bergas Larry Oster-Berg
    • Director
      • David Caffrey
    • Writers
      • Jeremy Drysdale(story)
      • David Caffrey(story)
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    • Trivia
      The jacket that Johnny Knoxville wears in the movie is the same jacket that Phil Kaufman wore when he burned the body.
    • Goofs
      When Phil pulls back the sheet covering Gram's corpse in the hospital morgue, Gram's right eye visibly twitches.
    • Quotes

      Larry Oster-Berg: So what'cha doing here?

      Larry Oster-Berg: We're, uh, meeting someone off a flight.

      Uniform Cop: You're meeting someone off of a flight?

      Larry Oster-Berg: Yes.

      Uniform Cop: In a hearse?

      Larry Oster-Berg: Yes. It's a, surprise.

      Uniform Cop: Which part's the surprise, um, the fact that you're in a bright yellow hearse? The fact that you look like something out of a horror film? Or, the fact, that you're a half mile away from the terminal and they're gonna have to walk across two runways to reach you?

      Larry Oster-Berg: The first part.

    • Crazy credits
      Cannes Promo Reel Screened on Apple iBooks
    • Soundtracks
      Thousand Dollar Wedding
      Words and Music by Gram Parsons

      Performed by Gram Parsons

      Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.

      By Arrangement with Warner Strategic Marketing

      Copyright © 1974 Songs of DreamWorks (BMI)/Sixteen Stars Music (BMI)

      Rights outside the US for Songs of DreamWorks

      Administered by Cherry River Music Co. (BMI)

      Published by Hot Burrito Music (BMI) and GPJ Music (BMI)

      Administered by Bug

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    7/10
    Hilarious but maybe not a film for Gram Parsons fans
    Let's get three common misconceptions out of the way...

    (1) This is NOT a Gram Parsons biopic.

    (2) This does NOT feature a lot of Gram Parsons music (only 2 songs, I think).

    (3) Quentin Tarantino had nothing to do with this movie, even though you may have gotten it in your "Touch of Tarantino" DVD box set.

    So, you ask, what the heck IS this movie? Answer: It's a black comedy about the 2 days following Gram's death, based on the recollections of Gram's road manager Phil Kaufman. In that respect, it stays very close to Mr. Kaufman's account (he gives an interview on the DVD where he tells the story, basically reiterating everything that happens in the movie verbatim). So if it deviates from the truth, don't blame the filmmakers. Blame Phil Kaufman for not telling it like it was.

    Really, though, the accuracy shouldn't make any difference. If we want facts, we'd be watching a documentary, not a movie. So in the same way AMADEUS took wild liberties with the truth and still made for great cinema, GRAND THEFT PARSONS should also be enjoyed purely for its entertainment value.

    I don't know the first thing about Gram Parsons, his music or the bizarre circumstances following his death. But I can tell you I loved this movie. It's basically about a bunch of people fighting over a corpse. But don't expect a madcap comedy like "Weekend at Bernies". This has a very subtle style of humour, more like the deadpan comedies "Midnight Run" or "Groundhog Day". It's also a bit of a road movie, carrying a vibe much like "Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas".

    Some of the gags had me laughing out loud. It wasn't so much what they said as how they said it. With great acting all around, not a moment went by that I wasn't enjoying the show.

    Gram Parsons fans, don't expect a movie about Gram. But at the same time, if I were a hardcore GP fan, I think I would get a real kick out of this movie, seeing that Gram raised hell not only in life, but even in death.
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    • Release date
      • June 18, 2004 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Gasoline Goodbye
    • Filming locations
      • Pomona, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Swipe Films
      • Morty-Stevie G Productions
      • Helkon SK
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,876
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital EX

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