The Brass Teapot (2012)

When a couple discovers that a brass teapot makes them money whenever they hurt themselves, they must come to terms with how far they are willing to go.

Director:

Ramaa Mosley

Writers:

Tim Macy (screenplay), Ramaa Mosley (story)

Stars:

Juno Temple, Michael Angarano, Alexis Bledel

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Juno Temple	...	Alice
Michael Angarano	...	John
Alexis Bledel	...	Payton
Billy Magnussen	...	Arnie
Alia Shawkat	...	Louise
Bobby Moynihan	...	Chuck
Steve Park	...	Dr. Ling (as Stephen Park)
Ben Rappaport	...	Ricky
Lucy Walters	...	Mary
Jack McBrayer	...	Joe
Debra Monk	...	Trudy
Michael Delaney	...	Mr. Tutor
Tara Copeland	...	Mrs. Tutor
Thomas Middleditch	...	Gilad
Bob McClure	...	Yoel (as Robert Michael McClure)

Storyline

Based on the comic book series "The Brass Teapot" about a mid-twenty-year-old couple who, in these difficult economic times, finds a mysterious, magical brass teapot which makes them money but at a surprising price. After realizing the teapot's power, John and Alice must decide how far they will go to fulfill their dream.

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Plot Keywords:

bare butt | taking off underwear | voyeur | voyeurism | mini dress | 

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Taglines:

No Pain. No Gain.

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Genres:

Comedy | Fantasy | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence, some sexual content, language and drug use

Did You Know?

Trivia

The video game John plays is Saints Row 3.

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Goofs

When John and Alice are in the library, Alice rips a page out of the "Magical Objects and Potions" book. When John first notices, there are certain pages to the left and right of the torn out one. In the next shot with John, they are totally different pages with the torn page still in the middle.

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Quotes

Ricky: So, uh, what sort of dog do you two have? I heard him howling last night. Sounds like a big fellow.
John: Oh, we don't have a dog. That was just some really violent sex.

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Connections

References Cops (1989)

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Soundtracks

Sister
Written and Performed by Lindsay Jones
Courtesy of Lindsay Jones

User Reviews

Excellent comedy, truly original film, not 'just another movie'

I truly enjoyed this movie. It has an original plot and it isn't over done. Juno Temple was wonderful, and although I'm not normally a film buff, I was so impressed with this film that I couldn't help but put a review in.

The plot was so unique, and included enough history that you really start to wonder...

A great dark comedy - it's not a stupid comedy, it can really make you think. How far would YOU go? What would YOU do if you had possession of the teapot? If a movie can make you think - actually think about what you'd do - it's a successful film, in my opinion.

Great film - great cast! This is one I'll purchase to keep in my home to watch again!

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 April 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Brass Teapot

Filming Locations:

50 West Center Street, Beacon, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$900,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$4,468, 7 April 2013

Gross USA:

$6,997

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$245,027

Company Credits

Production Co:

Atlantic Pictures (II), Laundry Films, Northern Lights Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1