Stingray Sam (2009)

A dangerous mission reunites STINGRAY SAM with his long lost accomplice, The Quasar Kid. Follow these two space convicts as they earn their freedom in exchange for the rescue of a young ... See full summary »

Director:

Cory McAbee

Writer:

Cory McAbee

Stars:

Cory McAbee, Crugie, David Hyde Pierce

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Cast

Credited cast:
Cory McAbee	...	Stingray Sam
Crugie	...	Quasar Kid
David Hyde Pierce	...	Narrator (voice)
Joshua Taylor	...	Fredward
Willa Vy McAbee	...	Girl The Carpenter's Daughter
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Ron Crawford	...	Old Scientist
Michael De Nola	...	Scientist
Maura Ruth Hashman	...	Heaven
Jessica Jelliffe	...	The Clerk
Robert Lurie	...	Cubby
Caleb Scott	...	The Artist
Soren Scott	...	Ed
Frank Swart	...	Barnaby
Michael Wiener	...	Smarmy Scientist

Storyline

A dangerous mission reunites STINGRAY SAM with his long lost accomplice, The Quasar Kid. Follow these two space convicts as they earn their freedom in exchange for the rescue of a young girl who is being held captive by the genetically designed figurehead of a very wealthy planet.

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Plot Keywords:

written and directed by cast member | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Musical | Sci-Fi | Western

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

Designed to be viewed on screens of all sizes, ranging from mobile phones to cinema screens.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Narrator: This is the planet Mars, once known as the resort and entertainment capital of the universe. Over the years, the appeal of Mars has worn thin. The ideas that its entertainment industry were once based on, are no longer valued among smart young couples looking for a good time. No, Mars has seen its day. Now it has become a home for forgotten people with shattered dreams, looking for that break that just isn't there any more. These are today's visitors.

User Reviews

Exuberant and charming storytelling by an audacious film maker.

A comic, space-cowboy musical that follows the adventures of Stingray Sam and the Quazar Kid. Forced to repay their debt to society, this duo must rescue a young girl being held on the affluent planet, Fredward. It is like a 1950s tv serial, broken into several episodes, complete with tobacco advertising. Each section has some wonderful Monty Pythonesque animation and a song. The original soundtrack is diverse and catchy; from rock, to crooning, to rap and even a sweet, ukulele lullaby.

Writer and director McAbee, also stars as the singing space cowboy, Stingray Sam. "Stingray Sam is not a hero, but he does do the things that folks don't do that need to be done."

Narrated by David Hyde Pierce, the series has Stingray hook up with the Qasar Kid (Crugie, from McAbee's band). Although creatively a one man show, The Qasar Kid is the quintessential sidekick in this smart/clever/wise buddy movie. The miniature robot is not even weirder than the rest of the great ideas.

It is a film with a world-view, too; subtley political without sounding a false note.

Stingray Sam is exuberant and charming storytelling by an audacious film maker. Cory McAbee is a saint, if not a genius.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 January 2009 (USA)

Also Known As:

Сэм - электрический скат

Company Credits

Production Co:

BNS Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

61 min

Color:

Black and White Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1