The Republic of Rick (2014)

A satire based on the true story of one man's quixotic attempt at Texas's independence in the late 1990's.

Director:

Mario Kyprianou

Writers:

Mario Kyprianou (co-writer), Becky Leigh (co-writer)

Stars:

David Abed, Ronnie Lee Steadman, Becky Leigh

1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
David Abed	...	Rick Launer
Ronnie Lee Steadman	...	Travis Wunderlich
Becky Leigh	...	Tandy Launer
John Macey	...	Gary Hobratch
Darrell Philip	...	Minister Chuck Whitehead
Angie Gregory	...	Beth Whitehead
Glen McDougal	...	Bill Mason
Lori Jean Wilson	...	Pearl Mason
Stephanie Yadon	...	Sally
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Erica Aguinaga	...	Standoff Reporter
Kiley Aguinaga	...	Tammy
Phyllis Allen	...	#14, ROT Club Member
Gabriel Alvarez	...	#5, Alamo Reenactor
Allan Andrews	...	#7, Town Resident
Rita Bernards	...	#5, Town Resident

Storyline

A satire based on the true story of one man's quixotic attempt at Texas's independence in the late 1990's.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 February 2014 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

ROR Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

78 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

4:3

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

Con la Passion
Written by Herman Beeftink
Performed by Los Amigos de Ranchera
Courtesy of Elite Source Music

User Reviews

Awkwardly hilarious right from the get-go

Opening with the most elaborate—and arguably historically inaccurate—reenactments of the Battle of the Alamo ever put together, The Republic of Rick is awkwardly hilarious right from the get-go. TRofR is set in 1998 in West Texas, following Rick Launer (Dave Abed), the Ambassador for the Republic of Texas Club, as he is impeached from his position, leads a handful of extremists loyal to his cause to start a commune of sorts in tents outside of his trailer home and slowly begins to work towards a Waco situation. Loosely based on Rick McLaren, TRofR contains acting so spot on conservative republican, there may be several points throughout this film that make you wonder if it might actually be a documentary—Becky Leigh, as Rick's "Ambassadress" wife Tandy, is particularly on-target and provides a nearly flawless performance. With the overwhelming number of serious, heavily emotional films at Slamdance this year, give yourself a break and go have a laugh with this fun film.