A mechanic at his father's garage during the late 1970s, Matt dreams about leaving his small town existence and pursuing grander ambitions. But strong feelings for a new girlfriend and deep family ties may prevent Matt's ultimate escape,...
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Cast
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Gabriel Marantz | ... |
Matt / Matthew Ruppert
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| Corby Griesenbeck | ... |
Schultz / Mark Johnson
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| Tania Raymonde | ... |
Bonnie Jean / B.J.
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| Xander Berkeley | ... |
Doc Ruppert
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| Martin Donovan | ... |
Adult Matt
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| Robert Knott | ... |
Mr. Johnson
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Marilyn Dodds Frank | ... |
Mrs. Ruppert
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| Bill McKinney | ... |
Bernie
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| Travis Howard | ... |
The Hippie
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| James Intveld | ... |
Mike Binelli
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Rusty Kelley | ... |
John Ruppert
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| Devin Brochu | ... |
Boy / Adult Matts son
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| Derek Alvarado | ... |
Kevin / the jock
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| Jeff Gibbs | ... |
Hanatow
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| Evan Miller | ... |
Dan
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Adam Powell | ... |
Jigger
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| Curtis Wayne | ... |
Cousin Eddie
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| David Blackwell | ... |
Bartender
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| Christopher Dimock | ... |
Punjab / Jimmy
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| Edward Crawford | ... |
Jerk at Bar
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| Sam Woodson | ... |
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Ricky Cavazos | ... |
High school jock #4
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Brady Coleman | ... |
Tony (scenesDeleted)
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| Zach Freeman | ... |
High school jock #2
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| James Thomas Gilbert | ... |
Biker Thug
(as James Gilbert)
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| Nick Krause | ... |
Young boy #1
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| Keegan Olmstead | ... |
Young boy #2
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Nick Porter | ... |
High school jock #3
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| Joshua J. Smith | ... |
Ronnie / guy in muscle car
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Carl Thibault | ... |
Pelletier / Local cop
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Dale Watson | ... |
Biker guy at bar
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Dan Murphy | ... |
Church Patron / VW Bug Driver (uncredited)
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| Alyssa Petersen | ... |
Kid #2 (uncredited)
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| Amanda Petersen | ... |
Kid #1 (uncredited)
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Araceli Vasquez | ... |
Bar Patron (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Carl Thibault | ||
Written by
| Carl Thibault | ... | () |
Produced by
| Napoleon Bemis | ... | associate producer |
| John D. Gorick | ... | co-associate producer |
| Benjamin Pollack | ... | co-associate producer: post-production |
| Joshua J. Smith | ... | associate co-producer / line producer |
| Carl Thibault | ... | executive producer / producer |
| Eric J. Thibault | ... | co-associate producer |
| Sabrina Thibault | ... | co-associate producer: post-production |
Music by
| William Goodrum | ||
Cinematography by
| Jas Shelton | ||
Editing by
| Benjamin Pollack | ||
| Helen Yum | ||
Editorial Department
| Eric Chase | ... | colorist |
| J.J. Evans | ... | additional editor |
| Sherrie Fell | ... | additional editor |
| Maya Menendez | ... | associate editor: New York |
| Paul Rabin | ... | associate editor: New York |
| Alex Wilson | ... | associate editor: New York |
| Helen Yum | ... | supervising editor: New York |
| Scott A. Burgess | ... | additional editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Sam Woodson | ||
| Sam Woody | ||
Production Design by
| Rodney Becker | ||
Set Decoration by
| Melanie Ferguson | ||
Costume Design by
| Cynthia Obsenares | ||
Makeup Department
| Catherine Conrad | ... | makeup artist: additional photography |
| Terri Ewton | ... | key makeup artist |
Production Management
| Carl Thibault | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Bob Bastarache | ... | first assistant director (as Bobby Bastarache) |
| Meg Beatty | ... | second assistant director |
| Thom Buckley | ... | second assistant director: Los Angeles |
| Scott R. Meyers | ... | second second assistant director |
| Glen Moorman | ... | additional second assistant director |
Art Department
| Ellen Lampl | ... | graphic designer |
| Tim Patterson | ... | set dresser: Los Angeles |
| Pierre Vial | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Steven Avila | ... | sound effects editor |
| Trip Brock | ... | re-recording mixer / supervising sound editor |
| Lesa Foust | ... | boom operator |
| Michael J. Fox | ... | adr supervisor |
| Lance Hoffman | ... | sound mixer |
| Peter D. Lago | ... | sound effects editor |
| Greg Mauer | ... | foley mixer |
| Peter V. Meiselmann | ... | sound mixer: Los Angeles |
| Melissa Oivanki | ... | post sound coordinator |
| Rick Owens | ... | foley artist |
| Ben Whitver | ... | sound assistant |
| Skip Williams | ... | dialogue editor |
| Brian S.M. Wroth | ... | adr recordist / dialogue editor |
Camera and Electrical Department
| David Brink | ... | first assistant camera |
| Josh Cary | ... | electrician |
| Patrick B. Coate | ... | camera loader |
| Jeff Conrad | ... | key grip |
| Theda Cunningham | ... | first assistant camera (as Theda Streetman) |
| Nichelle Deaver | ... | camera intern |
| John Eschberger | ... | best boy |
| Adam Flores | ... | grip |
| Nathan Hathaway | ... | gaffer: Los Angeles |
| Donald R. Howe Jr. | ... | first assistant camera (as Don Howe) |
| Derek Joyoprayitno | ... | second assistant camera |
| Vessie Kazachka | ... | second assistant camera: Los Angeles |
| Mark Manthey | ... | gaffer |
| Clayton Null | ... | electrician |
| Beth Puorro | ... | second assistant camera |
| Brandon Roberts | ... | electrician |
| Dario SanMiguel | ... | grip: Los Angeles |
| Jim Walters IV | ... | still photographer |
| Jesse Wolter | ... | grip |
Casting Department
| Susan E. Denison | ... | extras casting |
Location Management
| Mark Jarrett | ... | location manager |
| Gerardo Parra | ... | location assistant |
Script and Continuity Department
| Brooke Satrazemis | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Alex E. Burns | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Yi-Wen Chen | ... | production assistant: Los Angeles |
| Tessy Garcia | ... | key office production assistant: Los Angeles |
| Blair Miller | ... | production coordinator |
| Jenni Wieland | ... | production accountant |
| Phylecia Wilson | ... | office production assistant: Los Angeles |
Thanks
| Bob Bastarache | ... | special thanks (as Bobby Bastarache) |
| Trip Brock | ... | special thanks |
| Michael J. Fox | ... | special thanks |
| Gary Goldstein | ... | special thanks |
| Mark Jarrett | ... | special thanks |
| Robert Knott | ... | special thanks |
| James Russo | ... | special thanks |
| Jas Shelton | ... | special thanks |
| Sabrina Thibault | ... | in memory of |
| Sam Woodson | ... | in memory of |
| Sam Woody | ... | in memory of |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Rivercoast Films (2009) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Axium (II) (payroll)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (cranes and dollies)
- FotoKem (film development)
- Media Distributors Film Source (Fuji and Kodak film stock)
- Monkeyland Audio (sound post-production)
- Monkeyland Audio (sound re-recording)
- Panavision (camera equipment provided by)
- Quixote Studios (grip and lighting equipment)
- The Edit Center (additional editing)
- Truman Van Dyke Company (insurance)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A mechanic at his father's garage during the late 1970s, Matt dreams about leaving his small town existence and pursuing grander ambitions. But strong feelings for a new girlfriend and deep family ties may prevent Matt's ultimate escape, despite pressure from best friend Schultz to take off immediately. Coming-of-age story in a small town. Written by Carl Thibault |
| Taglines | Some things in life you just can't fix. See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | "The Garage" was an Official Selection to 87 Film Festivals, where it received more than fifty Awards and Nominations. See more » |