Local Color (2006)

A successful artist looks back with loving memories on the summer of his defining year, 1974. A talented but troubled 18-year-old aspiring artist befriends a brilliant elderly alcoholic ... See full summary »

Director:

George Gallo

Writer:

George Gallo

Stars:

Armin Mueller-Stahl, Trevor Morgan, Ray Liotta

3 wins.

Cast

Credited cast:
Armin Mueller-Stahl	...	Nicholi Seroff
Trevor Morgan	...	John Talia Jr.
Ray Liotta	...	John Talia Sr.
Charles Durning	...	Yammi
Samantha Mathis	...	Carla
Ron Perlman	...	Curtis Sunday
Diana Scarwid	...	Edith Talia
Julie Lott	...	Sandra Sunday
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Tom Adams	...	Grey Artist
Melissa Allman	...	Gallery Girl
Nancy Casemore	...	Mrs. Huntington-Quail
Sophia Kiapos	...	Exhibit Guest
Michael Negrin	...	John (50 years old)
Taso Papadakis	...	Mechanized Artist
David Sheftell	...	Mikey

Storyline

A successful artist looks back with loving memories on the summer of his defining year, 1974. A talented but troubled 18-year-old aspiring artist befriends a brilliant elderly alcoholic painter who has turned his back on not only art but life. The two form what appears to be at first a tenuous relationship. The kid wants to learn all the secrets the master has locked away inside his head and heart. Time has not been kind to the old master. His life appears pointless to him until the kid rekindles his interest in his work and ultimately gives him the will to live. Together, they give one another a priceless gift. The kid learns to see the world through the master's eyes. And the master learns to see life through the eyes of innocence again. This story is based on a real life experience.

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Plot Keywords:

artist | painter | aspiring artist | inspiration | ends with biographical notes | 

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Taglines:

One Master. One Student. One Summer To Dream.

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language

Did You Know?

Trivia

Trevor Morgan is actually right-handed in real life, but writes and paints left-handed in the film, because director George Gallo, whose life the film is based on, is left-handed.

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Quotes

Nicholi Seroff: ...common man has been removed from the process... common man has common sense, has no time for bullshit... they can spot bullshit ten miles away... and this is why there is no place for him...

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Soundtracks

Just Fly Away
Written by George Kiapos
Performed by George Kiapos, George Gallo

User Reviews

Big Yes!

These days we have movies that hurl us into outer space, throw us into life threatening situations laden with violence and hysteria, or filled with so many amazing special effects that one cannot tell what is real and what is not. George Gallo's newest film, LOCAL COLOR offers none of the above. Not that I don't love the Wachowski Brothers or enjoy peaking into the twisted, creative mind of Quentin Tarantino. I do. But for countless reasons having to do with the state of the world today, I think that most of us long for this kind of "entertainment". The kind that serves to connect us to our humanity and give us hope. I love this movie. The acting is stellar, the story is compelling and inspiring. The cinematography is nothing short of spectacular. I was able to see the world through a true artists eye. It made me understand the level of passion and tenaciousness it takes to reach that level. Some might say that the film is too sentimental, others might say it is self-indulgent or egocentric, but I disagree. I feel that the tale was told with hat in hand that it will serve to inspire anyone who is open to the message it delivers. It is a movie about achievement attained by following one's passion, not by selling ones soul.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site (Flash)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 August 2009 (Hungary)

Also Known As:

Die Farben des Herbstes

Filming Locations:

Covington, Louisiana, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$3,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$7,183, 21 October 2007

Gross USA:

$32,788

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$32,788

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alla Prima Productions, Brushwork Pictures, Permut Presentations

Technical Specs

Runtime:

107 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1