Walking Across Egypt (film)
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| Walking Across Egypt | |
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| Directed by | Arthur Allan Seidenman |
| Produced by | Lance and Stan Tendler |
| Written by | Paul Tamasy |
| Starring | Ellen Burstyn, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Pat Corley |
| Language | English |
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Walking Across Egypt is a 1999 coming-of-age drama film shot in the state of Florida. The movie is based on a novel of the same name by author Clyde Edgerton. It was directed by veteran director Arthur Allan Seidelman. The screenplay was written by Paul Tamasy. Walking Across Egypt represents one of the more significant independent films produced in the Florida film industry in recent times.
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[edit] Story
The film follows the life of Mattie Rigsbee, an old woman who believes in strong religious convictions. The film explores the lonely qualities of life for senior citizens after their children leave as adults. Judge Reinhold and Gail O'Grady play Mattie's children who live in a deep southern town.
Mattie soon finds a likable friend in the local dogcatcher. It is through this relationship in which she meets the dogcather's nephew. This young orphan is a troubled, foul-mouthed delinquent currently serving time in juvenile detention for a recent car theft. Mattie finds that this young man is just missing direction and believes that with a little insight on Christianity he can straighten up and fly right.
[edit] Technical specs
Language: English
Sound: Dolby Pro Logic Surround
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Running Time: 100 Minutes
Rating: PG-13 (contains Adult Language and Violence).
[edit] Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Ellen Burstyn | Mattie Rigsbee |
| Jonathan Taylor Thomas | Wesley Benfield |
| Pat Corley | Sheriff Tillman |
| Mark Hamill | Lamar N. Benfield |
| Edward Herrmann | Reverend Vernon |
| Dana Ivey | Beatrice Vernon |
| Harve Presnell | Finner |
| Gwen Verdon | Alora |
| Patrick David | Johnny |
| Jeff Kaiser | Deputy Hollins |
| James Coleman III | Blake |
| Gail O'Grady | Elaine Rigsbee |
| Judge Reinhold | Robert Rigsbee |
| David Cooper | Funeral Director |
| Jim Borda | Guard |
| Steven West | Guard #2 |
| Steve Raulerson | Warden Haswell |
| Paul Tamasy | Newscaster |
| Phyllis Fludd White | Carrie Bowers |
| Christine Cowden | Choir Girl |
| Jan Peterson | Church Lady |
| Tim Powell | Dodson |
| Lea Anne Wolfe | Laurie Thomas |
| Patrick Mickler | Second Deputy |
| James Edward Coleman II | Bobby |
[edit] Crew
- Director: - Arthur Allan Seidelman
- Writers: - Clyde Edgerton (novel) and Paul Tamasy (screenplay)
- Executive producers: - Lance Tendler and Stan Tendler
- Producer: - Madeline Bell, Heath McLaughlin, Bettina Tendler O'Mara & Paul Tamasy
- Original Music: - Marco Beltrami
- Cinematography: - Amelia Vincent
- Film Editing: - Bert Glatstein and Jonathan P. Shaw
- Casting: - Bruce H. Newberg
- Production Design: - Sherman Williams
- Set Decoration: - Sally Nicolaou
- Costume Design: - Beverly Safier
[edit] Filming locations
Walking Across Egypt was filmed in the Florida cities of: Ocoee (including the Ocoee Christian Church), Clermont, Windermere, Orlando, and St. Cloud.
