Static (film)

Static
Directed by Mark Romanek
Produced by Amy Ness
Written by Keith Gordon
Mark Romanek
Starring Keith Gordon
Amanda Plummer
Bob Gunton
Cinematography Jeff Jur
Editing by Emily Paine
Release date(s) September 10, 1986
Running time 93 mins.
Country United States
Language English

Static is an American comedy-drama film directed by Mark Romanek. Static stars Keith Gordon, Amanda Plummer, and Bob Gunton, and was released in 1986 by NFI Productions.

The film, which was written by the film's star Keith Gordon and director Mark Romanek, was Romanek's directorial debut. Romanek went on to direct various music videos and the 2002 film One Hour Photo, starring Robin Williams. Static was filmed in Page, Arizona and Lake Powell, Nevada.

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Plot

A quirky, out-of-of place worker (Keith Gordon) at a crucifix factory in the Bible Belt invents a device he claims can show pictures of Heaven. Discouraged and confused by the inability of those around him to see anything but a screenful of static, he charismatically hijacks a bus of friendly elderly people in order to get media attention for his invention.

Cast

Award nominations

Year Award Result Category Recipient
1986 Sundance Film Festival Nominated Grand Jury Prize (Dramatic)

Mark Romanek

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