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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Credited cast: | |||
David Abed | ... | Rick Launer | |
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Ronnie Lee Steadman | ... | Travis Wunderlich |
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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 | |
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Stephanie Yadon | ... | Sally |
Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
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Erica Aguinaga | ... | Standoff Reporter |
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Kiley Aguinaga | ... | Tammy |
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Phyllis Allen | ... | #14, ROT Club Member |
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Gabriel Alvarez | ... | #5, Alamo Reenactor |
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Allan Andrews | ... | #7, Town Resident |
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Rita Bernards | ... | #5, Town Resident |
A satire based on the true story of one man's quixotic attempt at Texas's independence in the late 1990's.
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.