Unbeatable Harold (2006)

A wannabe Elvis meets his true love, the best waitress in the West.

Director:

Ari Palitz

Writers:

Gordon Michaels, Randy Noojin (play)

Stars:

Gordon Michaels, Nicole DeHuff, Dylan McDermott

Cast

Credited cast:
Gordon Michaels	...	Harold
Nicole DeHuff	...	Wanda Livingston
Dylan McDermott	...	Jake Salamander
Henry Winkler	...	Fullerton
Gladys Knight	...	Phyllis
Taryn Manning	...	Sandy
Phyllis Diller	...	Mrs. Clancy
Lin Shaye	...	Jeannie
Charles Durning	...	Harold's Father
Tim Russ	...	Diner Manager
Michelle Phillips	...	Erma
Annabella Gutman	...	Groupie #1 (as Annabelle Gutman)
Amy Weber	...	Cocktail Waitress
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Willam Belli	...	Anita Boner
Lourdes Benedicto	...	Cinnamon

Storyline

In the Biggest Little City in the World, Reno Nevada, lives a lovable loser, Harold James Clark. He's reaching for the stars while he searches for love and hopes to live his dream of becoming full time manager at the Wagontrain Steakhouse. Harold's assistant manager status already leaves him feeling lucky. Harold looks at a half filled glass and is simply amazed that there is even a glass. This Elvis wannabe finally meets his dream girl, Wanda Livingston. She's just run away from Vegas and her 80's rocker boyfriend, Jake Salamander. Never-mind her lack of waitressing skills, Harold gets her a job at the Wagontrain anyhow, and shows her the ropes. When Jake shows up in Reno Wanda decides to give him another chance. Meanwhile, Harold and Wanda become close real fast. Too close for Wanda. Not close enough for Harold. He's in Love... And ready to pop the question.

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Plot Keywords:

lovable loser | elvis presley | unbeatable | eternal optimist | based on play | 

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Taglines:

There are Winners... And Losers... And then There's, Unbeatable Harold...

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some sexual material and a brief drug reference

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

UK USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 June 2009 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$3,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$16,400, 12 June 2009, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$38,900, 22 July 2009

Company Credits

Production Co:

All Is Well Films,Mirror Image Productions Corp

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

This movie was Nicole DeHuff's final film appearance. She died of pneumonia in 2005.

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Goofs

When Harold is cleaning out his locker, the sign in the background says "Wagon Trian".

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Soundtracks

Lost Child
Written by Jake La Botz
Performed by Jake La Botz
Courtesy of Joseph Street Records

User Reviews

An Unfortunate Pile Of Poo.

This was the worst movie I have ever seen. I say that without exaggeration. The film failed to focus. I couldn't even tell you what it was about. It's best described as an 1 1/2 hour long montage of first draft jokes. I've never been so disappointed in a film. I went to the premiere and wanted to walk out. The main character, Harold, didn't really have an established goal in mind. Harold wandered from one thing to the next and I kept hoping that he would settle on a goal. Thirty minutes into it, I realized it wasn't going to happen. They introduced a new plot line! It was torture.

This was a SAG low budget film and the production was good, but the script wandered and the characters fell flat. Winkler and McDermott couldn't save it. Gladys Knight and Phyllis Diller didn't have a chance. The Unbeatable Harold will get his butt beat at the box office.