Circle the Wagen (2013)

Circle The Wagen is a feature-length buddy/road-trip/docu-dramedy that follows Dave, an idealistic adventurer and automotive ne'er-do-well, and his convivial co-pilot Charlie on their ... See full summary »

Director:

Ryan Steven Green

Writers:

Ryan Steven Green, Charlie Pecoraro (co-writer)

Stars:

Dave Torstenson, Charlie Pecoraro, Pete Sottnik

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Dave Torstenson	...	Himself / Animated Self
Charlie Pecoraro	...	Himself / Animated Self
Pete Sottnik	...	Himself
Greg Triebel	...	Himself
Rich Kimball	...	Himself
Charlie Hamil	...	Himself
Everett Barnes	...	Himself
Jeremy Graham	...	Animated Bicyclist
Bill Kinder	...	Himself
Andrew Ross Wynn	...	(voice)
Robb Wolford	...	Animated Mechanic
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
David A. Bramlett	...	Himself
Luke Hadsall	...	Himself
Michael Harland	...	Animated Croc Seller
Michael Hathaway	...	Himself

Storyline

Circle The Wagen is a feature-length buddy/road-trip/docu-dramedy that follows Dave, an idealistic adventurer and automotive ne'er-do-well, and his convivial co-pilot Charlie on their journey down Route 66 in a baby blue 1972 VW bus. Through mishaps and murals, gasoline baths and breakdowns the two discover a teeming underground of vintage VW diehards willing to help save "The Croc" from the scrap heap and rally her beleaguered owner on to California.

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Plot Keywords:

route 66 | volkswagen | road trip | cross country | car | 

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Taglines:

A buddy/road-trip/docu-dramedy

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Genres:

Documentary

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 July 2014 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Flagstaff, Arizona, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$50,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Frontiersman Pictures,Tasty Pudding Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

86 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color (US version) Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Trivia

Circle the Wagen was edited on a laptop computer inside the Croc itself which was converted from a (semi)operational vehicle to an office by director Ryan Steven Green.

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Quotes

Dave Torstenson: Taking a shower in gasoline is not fun, despite what Zoolander would have you believe.

User Reviews

What a hoot!

I attended the premier of Circle the Wagen last weekend during the inaugural Albuquerque Film and Media Experience and I can say without reservation that you will enjoy this film. In addition to providing a glimpse into the untold, unsung and remarkable world of the vintage Volkswagen cult, you have here both a satisfying 'buddy picture' coupled with an amazing, extended road trip. In documentary style, Dave Torstenson and Charlie Pecoraro record every foot of the journey from Tulsa to Santa Monica, much of which takes place on old U.S. 66. For anyone who has ever attempted a cross-country trip in a vintage vehicle, you will recognize all their trials and tribulations (including a hair-raising montage of the road from Kingman to Oatman, Ariz.). One cringes as the next inevitable crisis unfolds. The story is well told with good humor and a decided lack of the ear-banging and fast cutting that plague most current films. The hand of a skillful editor is apparent in the production. Circle the Wagen also features some brilliant animation slightly reminiscent of Monty Python. This is first class stuff and given the tight budget and that this is a first effort, it is something of a minor miracle. I don't know of any definite distribution plans, but should you have the opportunity to see Circle the Wagen, do it.