Daltry Calhoun (2005)

In small town Tennessee, a ne'er-do-well man (Knoxville) wrestling for control over his fading golf club is reunited with his estranged daughter, a 14-year-old musical prodigy.

Director:

Katrina Holden Bronson

Writer:

Katrina Holden Bronson

Stars:

Johnny Knoxville, Elizabeth Banks, Beth Grant

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Elizabeth Banks	...	May
Johnny Knoxville	...	Daltry Calhoun
Beth Grant	...	Dee
Laura Cayouette	...	Wanda Banks
Thomas Jackson Burt	...	Farmer
Ken Jackson	...	Charlie
Sophie Traub	...	June
David Koechner	...	Doyle
Matthew Sharp	...	Eugene
James Parks	...	Arlo
Kick Gurry	...	Frankie Strunk
Juliette Lewis	...	Flora Flick
Andrew Prine	...	Sheriff Cabot
Linda Wylie	...	Beehive Woman
Carri O'Neill	...	Housewife

Storyline

The Knoxville, Tennessee-set film, written by Bronson, is a dark comedy about a father (Knoxville) struggling to keep his once lucrative Tennessee golfing empire intact when his estranged 14-year-old daughter (a gifted musician) is unexpectedly left in his care.

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Plot Keywords:

overalls | juilliard school | toilet | television cameraman | television commercial | 

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Taglines:

Spreading his seed all over America

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Music | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sexual content, drug material and language

Did You Know?

Trivia

May and June stay in an apartment outside Knoxville until coming to visit Daltry. Daltry's actor, Johnny Knoxville comes from and is named after this town.

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Goofs

When Frankie gets off the bus and looks around a man carrying a briefcase crosses the street. In the next shot he's crossing the street again, in the same direction.

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Quotes

June: I need a father, I'm not done being raised yet

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Crazy Credits

After the credits end Daltry, Frankie, Doyle and June are practicing golf and goof around with golf balls and golf clubs. Daltry ends the scene by throwing a golf club towards the camera.

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Connections

References Decoys (2004)

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Soundtracks

Oh Lonesome Me
Performed by Johnny Cash
Written by Don Gibson
Courtesy of Sun Records

User Reviews

Great Indy Film with Meaning and Message!

This is a wonderful, sweet, and (to me)spiritual movie about people needing each other, and coming together to help each other heal. If you're looking for car chases or moronic dialogue, this isn't the movie for you. Daltry Calhoun is in some ways reminiscent of "To Kill A Mockingbird", (a book the character June happens to be reading in one scene). Lots of subtle playbacks and references,(Johnny Cash, Charlotte's Web) and it's funny too. I have a great deal of respect for Johnny Knoxville, who, as a father himself, chose a vehicle that his own daughter will be proud to watch. He had great credibility as a father. Juliette Lewis was likable and believable as a woman falling in love after the loss of her husband.I liked the fact this movie didn't have gratuitous sex and showed people developing relationships, all in a humble, non-preachy way. The plot unfolded slowly and with subtleness. It made you work, and made you think more deeply, which to me, is what an indy film should do. I liked the subtle, yet impactful emphasis on values and spirituality. The main characters in this film, including Knoxville's and Lewis' characters were just plain, decent people. This might be the kiss of death in reviewing it, but you could show this film to a church group, and have plenty to discuss. Plus, it is funny, and has a kick-ass soundtrack. And, while this isn't a selling point for everyone, I find Johnny Knoxville someone who, despite all the fun (and rapier wit)of Jackass and Wildboyz, appears to be a deep thinker, with intelligence, and, dare I say, the desire to make a nice family film with a moral message. I loved it!

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 September 2005 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Secret Life of Daltry Calhoun

Filming Locations:

Columbia, Tennessee, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$3,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$7,758, 25 September 2005

Gross USA:

$12,551

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$12,551

Company Credits

Production Co:

L. Driver Productions, Map Point Pictures, Miramax

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1