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Off the Black (2006)

R | | Drama | 8 December 2006 (USA)
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An aging, disillusioned alcoholic (Nolte) gets a younger friend (Morgan) and wants him to pose as his son at a school reunion.

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Cast overview, first billed only:
... Dave Tibbel
... Ray Cook
... Debra
Thomas Schall ... Male Parent #1
... Male Parent #2
... Paul Michaels
... Todd Hunter
Sonia Feigelson ... Ashley Tibbel
... Mr. Tibbel
... Robby
... Doctor
... Man in Doctor's Office
Richard Terwilliger ... Teacher
... Nancy (as Marlyne Afflack)
... Al Cook
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An aging, disillusioned alcoholic (Nolte) gets a younger friend (Morgan) and wants him to pose as his son at a school reunion.

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alcoholic | vandalism | underage drinking | umpire | train whistle | See All (25) »

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Would you let this man be your father?

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Rated R for a crude sexual remark | See all certifications »

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Asignatura pendiente  »

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$6,763, 10 December 2006

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$24,035, 11 February 2007
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Goofs

On the way out the door from Dave's house, Ray asks Dave if he, himself can drive the truck. Dave says yes, and hands the keys to Ray. In the next scene on the highway, we can see from the long hair, shot from behind, that Dave is the one driving. See more »

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References Doctor Zhivago (1965) See more »

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Be Still My Baby
Written and Performed by Gary Louris
Published by WArner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
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My Take on the Film
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Here's my disclaimer: I am related to someone involved in the film, so I'm not completely unbiased. Having said that, I saw the preview at Sundance and I thought it was a great movie. The beginning really conveys a sense of how painfully disconnected and lacking direction Dave Tibble (Trevor Morgan) is. As the film progresses Ray Cook (Nick Nolte), in contrast to Dave's father (Timothy Hutton), shows Dave that whether or not you are completely successful the only way to really live life is to engage with its issues, without self-pity. The cast was all excellent, especially Nick Nolte; he was awesome in in this role. The conclusion of the film is bittersweet yet hopeful.
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