Two best friends living on the streets of Portland as hustlers embark on a journey of self discovery and find their relationship stumbling along the way.
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Mike Waters
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| Keanu Reeves | ... |
Scott Favor
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| James Russo | ... |
Richard Waters
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| William Richert | ... |
Bob Pigeon
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| Rodney Harvey | ... |
Gary
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| Chiara Caselli | ... |
Carmella
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Michael Parker | ... |
Digger
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| Jessica Makinson | ... |
Denise
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| Flea | ... |
Budd
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| Grace Zabriskie | ... |
Alena
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| Tom Troupe | ... |
Jack Favor
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| Udo Kier | ... |
Hans
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Sally Curtice | ... |
Jane Lightwork
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Robert Lee Pitchlynn | ... |
Walt
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| Mickey Cottrell | ... |
Daddy Carroll
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Wade Evans | ... |
Wade
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Matthew Ebert | ... |
Coverboy
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Scott Patrick Green | ... |
Coverboy / Cafe Kid
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Tom Cramer | ... |
Coverboy
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Vana O'Brien | ... |
Sharon Waters
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Shaun Jordan | ... |
Cafe Kid
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Shawn Wight | ... |
Cafe Kid
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George Conner | ... |
Bad George
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Oliver Kirk | ... |
Indian Cop
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Stanley Hainsworth | ... |
Dirtman
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Joshua Halladay | ... |
Baby Mike
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Douglas Tolonen | ... |
Little Richard
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Steven Clark Pachosa | ... |
Hotel Manager
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Lannie Swerdlow | ... |
Disco Manager
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Wally Gaarsland | ... |
Rock Promoter
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| Brian Wilson | ... |
Rock Promoter
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Mark Weaver | ... |
Rock Promoter
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Conrad 'Bud' Montgomery | ... |
Rock Promoter
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Pat Patterson | ... |
Cop
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Steve Vernelson | ... |
Cop
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Mike Cascadden | ... |
Cop
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Eric Hull | ... |
Mayor's Aide
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James A. Arling | ... |
Minister
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| Jim Caviezel | ... |
Airline Clerk
(as James Caviezel)
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Ana Cavinato | ... |
Stewardess
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Melanie Mosely | ... |
Lounge Hostess
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Greg Murphy | ... |
Carl
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David Reppinhagen | ... |
Yuppie at Jake's
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Tiger Warren | ... |
Self
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Massimo Di Cataldo | ... |
Italian Street Boy
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Pao Pei Andreoli | ... |
Italian Street Boy
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| Robert Egon | ... |
Italian Street Boy
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Paolo Baiocco | ... |
Italian Street Boy
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Mario Stracciarolo | ... |
Mike's Italian Client
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| Heather Braden | ... |
Yuppie at Jake's (uncredited)
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Kirsten Kuppenbender | ... |
Portland Street Girl (uncredited)
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Jesse Merz | ... |
Mean Kid #2 (uncredited)
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Tom Peterson | ... |
Bit Part (uncredited)
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| Eli Swenson | ... |
Street Hustler - Seattle (uncredited)
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| Gus Van Sant | ... |
Man Behind Hotel Counter (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Gus Van Sant | ||
Written by
| Gus Van Sant | ... | (screenplay) |
| William Shakespeare | ... | (play "Henry IV") (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Anthony Brand | ... | line producer (as Tony Brand) |
| Solomon J. LeFlore | ... | consulting producer |
| Allan Mindel | ... | co-executive producer |
| Laurie Parker | ... | producer |
Music by
| Bill Stafford | ||
Cinematography by
| John J. Campbell | ... | (as John Campbell) |
| Eric Alan Edwards | ||
Editing by
| Curtiss Clayton | ||
Editorial Department
| Nils Benson | ... | apprentice film editor |
| Trevor Cable | ... | editorial intern |
| Amy E. Duddleston | ... | assistant film editor |
| Bill Scott | ... | color timer |
| Jeff Smithwick | ... | color timer |
| Teresa Tamiyasu | ... | post-production assistant |
| Karen Thorndike | ... | negative cutter |
Production Design by
| David Brisbin | ||
Art Direction by
| Kenneth Hardy | ||
Set Decoration by
| Missy Stewart | ... | (as Melissa Stewart) |
Costume Design by
| Beatrix Aruna Pasztor | ||
Makeup Department
| Gina Monaci | ... | key hair stylist / key makeup artist |
Production Management
| Paul Hellerman | ... | unit production manager |
| Paolo Tinari | ... | production manager: Italy |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| D-J Haanraadts | ... | assistant director: Italy |
| Kris Krengel | ... | first assistant director |
| David Minkowski | ... | second assistant director |
| Phred Palmer | ... | assistant director: Italy |
| John O. Brown III | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Charles Armstrong | ... | construction coordinator |
| J. Adam Bogle | ... | painter (as Adam Bogle) |
| Nina Bradford | ... | swing gang |
| Chistine Chapman | ... | assistant scenic |
| Sean Fong | ... | swing gang |
| Benjamin Hayden | ... | lead man |
| Anne Hyvarinen | ... | lead scenic artist |
| Anton Kimball | ... | paintings: Richard Waters |
| Ed Kuchar | ... | wall covering specialist |
| Kevin Lindeman | ... | art department assistant |
| Arnold Pander | ... | storyboard artist |
| Dan Self | ... | set dresser (as Daniel Self) / swing (as Daniel Self) |
| Cary Shafer | ... | construction foreman |
| Vittorio Troiani | ... | property master: Italy |
| Ken Erck | ... | scenic artist (uncredited) |
| Ellen Freund | ... | property master (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Peter Appleton | ... | sound editor |
| Kelley Baker | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Forrest Brakeman | ... | adr recordist |
| Kelly Cannon | ... | sound intern |
| Jan Cyr | ... | sound mixer: Seattle |
| Dean Giammarco | ... | mixing assistant |
| Mark Goodermote | ... | boom operator: Seattle |
| Jon Huck | ... | sound mixer: Italy |
| Karen Karbo | ... | foley walker |
| Parker Logan | ... | dialogue continuity |
| Robert Marts | ... | sound mixer: Seattle |
| Steve Miller | ... | foley walker |
| Michael F. Newman | ... | sound editor |
| Robert Polich | ... | boom operator |
| Paul A. Sharpe | ... | re-recording mixer (as Paul Sharpe) |
| Tom Sheft | ... | sound editing assistant |
| Bill Sheppard | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Concha Solano | ... | sound editing assistant |
| Reinhard Stergar | ... | sound mixer |
| Peter Weiss | ... | boom operator: Italy |
| Patrick Winters | ... | sound editor |
| Wayne Woods | ... | adr recording engineer (as W. Wayne Woods) / foley recording engineer (as W. Wayne Woods) |
| David Abrahamsen | ... | re-recording mixer (uncredited) |
| Bruce Murphy | ... | stereo sound consultant: Ultra (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Venora Dobrowolski | ... | mechanical effects: The Illusion Works |
| John H. Schmeer | ... | mechanical effects: The Illusion Works (as Jon Henry Schmeer) |
Visual Effects by
| Tom Arndt | ... | visual effects coordinator (as Thomas Arndt) |
| Laura Di Trapani | ... | visual effects crew |
| Karen Hout | ... | visual effects crew (as Karen E. Hout) |
| Janet Karecki | ... | visual effects crew |
| Kathleen Nichols | ... | visual effects crew |
| Steve Warner | ... | visual effects crew |
| Chel White | ... | visual effects crew |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Edward Barnes | ... | best boy grip (as Ted Barnes) |
| Jeff Duffy | ... | generator operator / grip |
| Eric Alan Edwards | ... | additional still photographer |
| Rolando Ferrario | ... | first assistant camera: Italy |
| Massimo Galiano | ... | best boy: Italy (as Massimo Galliano) |
| Gary Gatewood | ... | second assistant camera |
| Agostino Gorga | ... | gaffer: Italy (as Tino Gorga) |
| Scott Patrick Green | ... | additional still photographer |
| Antonio La Barbera | ... | electrician: Italy (as Antonio Labarbera) |
| Matthew May | ... | best boy electric |
| Giuliano Mazzoni | ... | electrician: Italy |
| Mark McGinnis | ... | dolly grip (as Mark Mc Ginnis) |
| Jeff Mishler | ... | first assistant camera |
| Rebecca Revak | ... | grip (as Rebecca M. Revak) |
| Giancarlo Rocchetti | ... | key grip: Italy |
| Vincenzo Savino | ... | still photographer: Italy |
| Dennis Sherwood | ... | grip |
| Albert Tablanza | ... | uncredited |
| Abigayle Tarsches | ... | still photographer |
| Bruce Weber | ... | special photography |
| T.J. Civis | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Mark Watson | ... | key grip (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Don Campeau | ... | extras casting: Central Extras Casting (as Donald Campeau) |
| Patti Carns Kalles | ... | extras casting: Seattle (as Patti Kalles) |
| Sandy Collister | ... | casting associate |
| Yvonne Couture | ... | extras casting: Central Extras Casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Vanessa Vogel | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Location Management
| Vicky Berglund-Davenport | ... | locations: Seattle (as Vicky Berglund) |
| Sara Burton | ... | location manager |
| Jeff Selis | ... | assistant location manager (as Jeffrey Selis) |
Music Department
| Dean Baskerville | ... | music recording technician |
| Kim Burton | ... | musician: viola |
| Vernon Dunn | ... | musician: banjo |
| Steve Einhorn | ... | music assistant |
| Rob Farley | ... | music engineer |
| Sandy Gernhart | ... | musician: yodeling and accordion |
| Donald Granger | ... | musician: whistler |
| Jamie Haggerty | ... | additional music arranger / musician: dulcimer and synthesizer |
| Scott Hybl | ... | music engineer |
| Richard Letcher | ... | musician: banjo |
| Richard McNutt | ... | musician: vibraphone (as Richard Mc Nutt) |
| Richard Meyers | ... | musician: saw |
| Jean G. Poulot | ... | additional music arranger (as Jean Poulot) / musician: hurdy gurdy and tar (as Jean Poulot) |
| Lori Presthus | ... | musician: cello |
| Dorothy Rust | ... | musician: french horn |
| Bill Stafford | ... | music arranger / musician: pedal steel guitar |
| Elliot Sweetland | ... | musician: banjo |
| Hollis Taylor | ... | musician: violin |
| Bruce Van Buskirk | ... | musician: recorders |
Script and Continuity Department
| Jane Goldsmith | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Robert Giasson | ... | driver |
| Mark James | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Carol Knotts | ... | driver |
| J.R. Knotts | ... | driver |
| Mark Knotts | ... | transportation captain |
| Franco Moranti | ... | driver: Italy |
| Katrina L. Sanders | ... | driver (as Katrina Sanders-Payne) |
| Marvin LaRoy Sanders | ... | driver (as Marvin Sanders) |
| Tom Scherer | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Christina Ajalat | ... | assistant to producer |
| Julianna Arenson | ... | production accountant |
| Peter Barnett | ... | production caterer: Premiere Catering |
| Heather Braden | ... | production assistant (as Heather J. Braden) |
| Amanda Brand | ... | production coordinator |
| Kelly Brooks | ... | walla group |
| John Brown | ... | production assistant |
| Chas Bruce | ... | title designer (as Chas. Bruce) |
| Aldo Cestini | ... | caterer: Italy |
| Richard Cottrell | ... | unit publicist |
| Jake Culver | ... | research consultant |
| Matthew Ebert | ... | production assistant (as Matt Ebert) |
| Wade Evans | ... | walla group |
| Camela Galano | ... | international sales (as Cam Galano) |
| Shaun Gavin | ... | set security |
| Jill Goldstein | ... | legal services: Frankfurt, Garbus, Klein & Selz |
| Anne Gordon | ... | animal handler |
| Scott Patrick Green | ... | assistant to director / walla group |
| Eric Hull | ... | walla group |
| Shaun Jordan | ... | walla group |
| Arthur Klein | ... | legal services: Frankfurt, Garbus, Klein & Selz |
| Chris Lowenstein | ... | production assistant |
| Jessica Makinson | ... | walla group (as Jessie Thomas) |
| Mary Ann Marino | ... | production coordinator |
| Jeff Martin | ... | assistant caterer |
| Rolf Mittweg | ... | international sales |
| Vana O'Brien | ... | walla group |
| Phred Palmer | ... | assistant to producer |
| Mike Parker | ... | walla group |
| Sally Parker | ... | craft service |
| Allesandra Ravenna | ... | production coordinator: Italy |
| Tom Scherer | ... | cook |
| Ira Schreck | ... | legal services: Frankfurt, Garbus, Klein & Selz |
| Teresa Tamiyasu | ... | production office manager |
| Lorenzo Dalla Vedova | ... | production assistant: Italy |
| Bryan Wilson | ... | walla group |
| Bundy Chanock | ... | set medic (uncredited) |
| Vincent R. Nebrida | ... | marketing coordinator (uncredited) |
| Brad Stephens | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Mindy Affrime | ... | special thanks |
| Dawn Ahrens | ... | special thanks |
| Fabrizio Albertoni | ... | special thanks |
| The B-52's | ... | thanks |
| Donna L. Bascom | ... | the filmmakers wish to express their gratitude to (as Donna Bascom) |
| Jane Berliner | ... | special thanks |
| James L. Brooks | ... | special thanks |
| Iris Burton | ... | special thanks |
| Nan Bush | ... | special thanks |
| Silvano Cappelli | ... | special thanks |
| Antonia Coffman | ... | special thanks |
| Rich Conaty | ... | special thanks |
| Melanie Cook | ... | special thanks |
| Walt Curtis | ... | special thanks |
| Camela Galano | ... | the filmmakers wish to express their gratitude to (as Cam Galano) |
| Richard J. Gelfand | ... | special thanks (as Richard Gelfand) |
| Steven Gerse | ... | special thanks (as Steve Gerse) |
| Matt Groening | ... | special thanks |
| Elton John | ... | special thanks |
| Michael Kern | ... | special thanks |
| Stephen Kimberly | ... | special thanks (as Dr. Stephen Kimberly M.D.) |
| Solomon J. LeFlore | ... | special thanks |
| Laura Lodato | ... | special thanks |
| Alan Keeston Lowery | ... | special thanks |
| Marjie Lundell | ... | special thanks |
| Madonna | ... | special thanks |
| Cathy Main | ... | special thanks |
| Richard Miyashiro | ... | special thanks |
| Thom Mount | ... | special thanks |
| Micki Myshrall | ... | special thanks |
| Scott Melloo Nall Jr. | ... | dedicatee |
| Janis C. Nelson | ... | special thanks (as Janis Nelson) |
| Pat Nogle | ... | special thanks |
| Sandy Nogle | ... | special thanks |
| Buckley Norris | ... | special thanks |
| Heart Phoenix | ... | special thanks (as Arlyn Phoenix) |
| Rain Phoenix | ... | special thanks |
| Jeff Plew | ... | special thanks |
| John Plew | ... | special thanks |
| Prudence Ragsdale | ... | special thanks |
| Sonoko Sakai | ... | special thanks |
| Bette L. Smith | ... | special thanks (as Betty L. Smith) |
| Erwin Stoff | ... | special thanks |
| Harry Swerdlow | ... | special thanks |
| Hughie Tanner | ... | special thanks |
| Bobbi Thompson | ... | special thanks |
| Gus Van Sant Sr. | ... | special thanks |
| Nick Wechsler | ... | special thanks |
| Bob Zurcher | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Fine Line Features (1991) (United States) (theatrical)
- Herald Film Company (1991) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Prooptiki (1991) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Senator Film (1991) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Acteurs Auteurs Associés (AAA) (1992) (France) (theatrical)
- Triangelfilm (1992) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Alliance Releasing Home Video (1992) (Canada) (VHS)
- EuroVideo (1992) (Germany) (VHS)
- Meteor Film Productions (1992) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Momentum Pictures (1992) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- McEntertainment S.A. (1992) (Spain) (theatrical)
- New Vision Films (1992) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Vídeo Arte (Brazil) (VHS)
- Finnkino (1993) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Norsk Filmdistribusjon (1993) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Transeuropa Video Entertainment (TVE) (1993) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Gativideo (2002) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Gativideo (2002) (Argentina) (VHS) (re-release)
- Alliance Atlantis Home Video (2005) (Canada) (DVD)
- Roadshow Entertainment (2005) (Australia) (DVD)
- The Criterion Collection (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2005) (Germany) (DVD)
- PlayArte Home Vídeo (2007) (Brazil) (DVD)
- The Criterion Collection (2015) (United States) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2017) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (1992) (United States) (VHS)
- Eagle Pictures (Italy) (DVD)
- Herald Films (1992) (Japan) (video) (Laserdisc)
- Herald Films (1993) (Japan) (video) (Laserdisc)
- Image Entertainment (1993) (United States) (video) (Laserdisc)
- New Line Home Video (1992) (United States) (VHS)
- Sandrews Video (1993) (Sweden) (VHS)
- Taishan International Films Enterprise (Hong Kong) (video) (Laserdisc)
- Warner Bros. Entertainment (Italy) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Albert G. Ruben and Company (insurance)
- Completion Bond Company (completion bond)
- Cottrell & Lindeman Associates (publicity)
- Interformat (titles and opticals)
- Northstar Studios Inc. (music recorded at)
- Premiere Catering of Oregon (catering)
- The Cine Companies Inc. (location services)
- The Illusion Works (mechanical effects)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Mike Waters lives on the street and befriends the somewhat older and streetwise Scott Favor who shows him what is necessary to survive. Waters suffers from narcolepsy and can fall asleep at any moment and in almost any circumstance. Favor comes from a rich family and is rebelling against his own background. They travel together extensively - Waters is driven by the need to find his biological mother - and spend time in Italy. Later in life however, Favor has joined mainstream society and has little time for his old friend. Written by garykmcd |
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| Taglines | This road will never end. It probably goes all around the world. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $2,500,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $68,542, 06 Oct 1991 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The scene with all the boys on the cover of the porno magazines coming to life and interacting was not done with any computers. At the time of production, CGI was still a very expensive tool. The individual pieces were filmed with the actors standing behind large pieces of plexi-glass, with the mock-magazine cover on front. Later, optical effects, similar to those used in matte painting, were used to composite them together on the "magazine rack". See more » |
| Goofs | At the campfire scene, whenever the camera shows Scott, Mike's hands are hanged to each other, but whenever the camera shows Mike, he is playing with piece of wood. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into The Phoenix Portal (2005). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Cattle Call See more » |
| Quotes |
Scott Favor:
I only have sex with a guy for money. Mike Waters: Yeah, I know. Scott Favor: And two guys can't love each other. Mike Waters: Yeah. Mike Waters: Well, I don't know. I mean... I mean, for me, I could love someone even if I, you know, wasn't paid for it... I love you, and... you don't pay me. Scott Favor: Mike... Mike Waters: I really wanna kiss you, man... Well goodnight, man... I love you though... You know that... I do love you. See more » |