A successful artist looks back with loving memories on the summer of his defining year, 1974. A talented but troubled 18-year-old aspiring artist befriends a brilliant elderly alcoholic painter who has turned his back on not only art but...
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Cast
| Armin Mueller-Stahl | ... |
Nicholi Seroff
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| Trevor Morgan | ... |
John Talia Jr.
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| Ray Liotta | ... |
John Talia Sr.
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| Samantha Mathis | ... |
Carla
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| Ron Perlman | ... |
Curtis Sunday
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| Diana Scarwid | ... |
Edith Talia
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| Julie Lott | ... |
Sandra Sunday
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| Charles Durning | ... |
Yammi
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Tom Adams | ... |
Grey Artist
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Taso Papadakis | ... |
Metal Artist
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David Sosna | ... |
College Dean
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Nancy Casemore | ... |
Mrs. Huntington-Quail
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| David Sheftell | ... |
Mikey
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Tim Velasquez | ... |
Nasty Kid
(as Timothy Velasquez)
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Melissa Allman | ... |
Gallery Girl
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Jimmy Evangelatos | ... |
Waiter
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| Michael Negrin | ... |
John (50 years old)
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Lamya Holley Clinton | ... |
Fantasy Girl (uncredited)
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Spencer Kayden | ... |
Mrs. Ross (uncredited)
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| Sophia Kiapos | ... |
Exhibit Guest (uncredited)
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Raymond Lapino | ... |
Art Collector (uncredited)
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Cynthia LeBlanc | ... |
Art Collector (uncredited)
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Elton LeBlanc | ... |
Art Collector (uncredited)
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| Carter Mitchell | ... |
Art School Student (uncredited)
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Directed by
| George Gallo | ||
Written by
| George Gallo | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Tom Adams | ... | executive producer (as Thomas Joseph Adams) |
| Shannon Bae | ... | co-producer |
| Dean Blagg | ... | co-executive producer |
| Robert Latham Brown | ... | co-producer |
| Katherine Angelos Cusenza | ... | executive producer |
| Bruce Dunn | ... | co-producer |
| Jimmy Evangelatos | ... | producer |
| George Gallo | ... | producer |
| Brian Gary | ... | associate producer |
| Kirk M. Hallam | ... | executive producer |
| Alex Kirkwood | ... | co-producer |
| Steve Longi | ... | co-producer |
| Julie Lott | ... | producer |
| David Permut | ... | producer |
| Gary Preisler | ... | co-executive producer |
| Mark Sennet | ... | producer |
| Robert Solomon | ... | co-executive producer |
| David Sosna | ... | line producer |
| Evan Wasserstrom | ... | co-producer (as Evan Hoyt Wasserstrom) |
Music by
| Chris Boardman | ||
Cinematography by
| Michael Negrin | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Malcolm Campbell | ||
Editorial Department
| James A. Brewer | ... | first assistant editor |
| Elena Chernock | ... | post-production assistant |
| John Daro | ... | on-line editor |
Casting By
| Lynn Kressel | ||
Production Design by
| Bob Ziembicki | ||
Art Direction by
| Bradford Johnson | ||
Costume Design by
| Emily Draper | ||
Makeup Department
| Rhonda Rincon Szekely | ... | hair stylist / makeup artist |
Production Management
| Robert Latham Brown | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| David Sosna | ... | first assistant director |
| Denise Strong | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Art Arnone | ... | assistant property master |
| Cassie Catalanotto | ... | props assistant |
| Chris Doremus | ... | swing |
| Julia Dorn | ... | assistant art director (as Julia Dorn-Buckler) |
| Craig Serody | ... | leadman |
| Alexis Vicknair | ... | art department coordinator |
Sound Department
| Jimmy 'Coach' Armstrong | ... | boom operator |
| Patrick O. Bird | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Brett Butler | ... | sound effects editor |
| John W. Frost | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Jamey Osborne | ... | sound utility |
| Richard Schexnayder | ... | sound mixer |
Visual Effects by
| Nathan Eaans | ... | designer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Gerald Autin | ... | grip |
| Michael Becker | ... | electrician |
| Zachary Bookout | ... | assistant camera |
| Danny Brazen | ... | key grip |
| Darwin Montana Browne | ... | key grip |
| Duane Cooper | ... | grip |
| Tom Fraser | ... | camera operator |
| Renaldo Jackson | ... | best boy electric |
| David C. Negrin | ... | first assistant camera |
| Trace Schneider | ... | electrician |
| David W. Strong | ... | key grip |
| Jay W. Yowler | ... | gaffer |
Casting Department
| Ruth Salen | ... | casting associate |
| Wendy Talazac | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Bernadette Gonzales | ... | key set costumer |
Location Management
| Gregory McNamara | ... | assistant location manager |
Music Department
| Peter Afterman | ... | music supervisor |
| Tom Brown | ... | music preparation |
| Bryan Clements | ... | scoring crew |
| Mark Eshelman | ... | scoring crew |
| Greg Loskorn | ... | scoring technician |
| Adam Michalak | ... | score recordist |
| Lee Scott | ... | music editor |
| Armin Steiner | ... | scoring mixer |
| Helen Werling | ... | music preparation |
Transportation Department
| Bernice Culbertson | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Edward A. Jandt | ... | transportation captain |
| Brad Lips | ... | driver |
| Cindi Randall | ... | driver: honeywagon |
Additional Crew
| Malcolm Adams | ... | stand-in: Ray Liotta |
| Adam Bandera | ... | production assistant |
| Justin Beardsley | ... | assistant to director |
| Amanda Bruce Parker | ... | additional production assistant (as Amanda G. Bruce) |
| Fred Culbertson | ... | production supervisor |
| Lee Ettinger | ... | sales and distribution head |
| Teri Fischer | ... | production accountant |
| Shaun Gerardo | ... | marketing manager |
| Beau Harrison | ... | production assistant |
| Shauna Shapiro Jackson | ... | sales agent |
| James Jereza | ... | set medic |
| Amir R. Khan | ... | production assistant |
| Alex Kirkwood | ... | marketing |
| Brian McCrossin | ... | chef |
| Isaac Meisenheimer | ... | production coordinator |
| Ash Minnick | ... | production assistant |
| Irwin M. Rappaport | ... | production attorney |
| Stephanie Strother | ... | accounting clerk |
| Michael Wozniak | ... | stand-in: Ray Liotta |
| Anthony Yuse | ... | set production assistant |
| Katie Houghton | ... | astand in for Julie Lott (uncredited) |
| Louis Webre | ... | stand-in: Trevor Morgan (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Josh Posner | ... | special thanks (as Joshua Posner) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Media 8 Entertainment (2006) (United States)
- Monterey Media (2008) (United States) (theatrical)
- Monterey Media (2009) (United States)
- SC Global Media (2010) (Non-US)
- Sunfilm Entertainment (2012) (Germany) (DVD)
- GatebreakR (2020) (World-wide)
- Indie Rights (2022) (World-wide)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (dollies)
- Compact Media Group (Collection Account Management)
- Hanna Brothers Film & Event Catering (catering)
- Kirkwood Productions (publicity)
- Lightnin' Production Rentals (transportation equipment)
- Pivotal Post (avid editing equipment)
- Post Production Inc. (post-production)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A successful artist looks back with loving memories on the summer of his defining year, 1974. A talented but troubled 18-year-old aspiring artist befriends a brilliant elderly alcoholic painter who has turned his back on not only art but life. The two form what appears to be at first a tenuous relationship. The kid wants to learn all the secrets the master has locked away inside his head and heart. Time has not been kind to the old master. His life appears pointless to him until the kid rekindles his interest in his work and ultimately gives him the will to live. Together, they give one another a priceless gift. The kid learns to see the world through the master's eyes. And the master learns to see life through the eyes of innocence again. This story is based on a real life experience. Written by George Gallo |
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| Taglines | One Master. One Student. One Summer To Dream. See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $3,250,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $1,241, 14 Aug 2009 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Trevor Morgan is actually right-handed in real life, but writes and paints left-handed in the film, because director George Gallo, whose life the film is based on, is left-handed. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Public Enemies/Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs/Local Color/I Hate Valentine's Day/The Girl From Monaco (2009). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Just Fly Away See more » |
| Quotes |
Nicholi Seroff:
It's very simple, we pick a woman because we think she's perfect and they pick us because they wish to make us perfect. See more » |