High Road (2011)

A drug-dealer goes cross country with a group of roadies to deliver or else he'll be killed by a group of gangsters.

Director:

Matt Walsh

Writers:

Matt Walsh, Josh Weiner

Stars:

Ben Boodman, Kathryn Burns, Lizzy Caplan

1 win.

Cast

Credited cast:
Ben Boodman	...	Dancer
Kathryn Burns	...	Orchid
Lizzy Caplan	...	Sheila
Michael Coleman	...	Bakersfield Bouncer
Andrew Daly	...	Mr. Doobin (as Andy Daly)
Patrick Daniel	...	Diner
Abby Elliott	...	Monica
Rich Fulcher	...	Arnie
Kyle Gass	...	Winter Wierdo
Curtis Gwinn	...	Tow Truck Driver
Brandon Johnson	...	Cab Driver
Matt Jones	...	Richie (as Matt L. Jones)
Joe Lo Truglio	...	Officer Fogerty
Shannon Joy Madden	...	Band Merch Buyer
Garrett Mendez	...	Office Coworker

Storyline

High Road showcases a totally improvised script about Glenn "Fitz" Fitzgerald (James Pumphery), a young man whose loyalties are split among his band, his girlfriend Monica (Abby Elliott) and selling weed. After his band breaks up, Fitz finds himself dealing pot out of his garage and bonding with a rebellious 16-year-old Jimmy (Dylan O'Brien). As his former band mates (Zach Woods, Matt L. Jones, Lizzy Caplan) find success and one of his drug deals goes awry, Fitz and Jimmy hit the road. Amid guns, broken bones, sassy cabbies, rude hookers, and a suspicious doctor (Horatio Sanz), Fitz has to navigate their way to safety-and he doesn't even know about the surprise Monica has in store for him back home!

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Plot Keywords:

drug dealer | drugs | improvised | roadtrip | road trip | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for pervasive language, sexual references and drug content

Did You Know?

Trivia

This movie was largely improvised.

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Goofs

At the concert at the beginning of the film the drummer is heard playing the ride cymbal, but he is actually seen playing on the hi hat cymbals.

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Soundtracks

Up on Love
Performed by The Cotillionaires
Produced by Alexander Burke

User Reviews

More fun than funny

I had to read about this movie after watching as throughout it from start to finish there is just something odd about it. To my surprise I discovered the film is mostly improvised.

The cast (which includes some notable names) pulls this odd ball story off with great success! For improvised dialog it all fits and shows what a skilled cast can achieve.

The movie starts with each character only focused on their personal needs and with little concern for others. Fitz (the main character)has made a mess of his life but has a girl that loves him - unfortunately for Fitz he can't see this. Through a series of 'events' Fitz escapes to visit his father. At the 'Berlin Bar' Fitz learns his lesson and heads back to his girl. The others also learn a life lesson.

This is a simple story nicely told and bravo to the actors! There are a few slow moments but the movie is most entertaining!

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 March 2012 (USA)

Also Known As:

High Road

Company Credits

Production Co:

Northern Lights Films, Northern Lights Films and Media Ventures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

87 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1