Bang Bang You're Dead (film)
| Bang Bang You're Dead | |
|---|---|
 DVD cover | |
| Directed by | Guy Ferland |
| Produced by |
Norman Stephens William Mastrosimone Deboragh Gabler Line Producer - Paul Hellerman |
| Written by | William Mastrosimone |
| Based on |
Bang Bang You're Dead by William Mastrosimone |
| Starring |
Tom Cavanagh Ben Foster Randy Harrison Janel Moloney Jane McGregor David Paetkau Eric Johnson |
| Music by |
Reinhold Heil Johnny Klimek |
| Cinematography | Robert Aschmann |
| Edited by | Jill Savitt |
| Distributed by |
Showtime (TV) Paramount (DVD) |
Release dates |
October 13, 2002 (TV) January 27, 2004 (DVD) |
Running time | 93 min. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Bang Bang You're Dead is a 2002 American drama film starring Tom Cavanagh and Ben Foster. It is based on the play of the same name by William Mastrosimone. The film was first screened publicly at the Seattle International Film Festival in June 2002.[1]
Plot
At Rivervale High School, Trevor Adams (Ben Foster) is a bullied outcast trying to fit back in after a false bomb threat he made a few months ago. Trevor is chosen to star in a play called Bang Bang You're Dead as the main character, Josh. After parents and the community hear of the play and its lead actor, they call for it to be canceled.
Cast
- Tom Cavanagh as Mr. Val Duncan
- Ben Foster as Trevor Adams
- Randy Harrison as Sean
- Janel Moloney as Ellie Milford
- Jane McGregor as Jenny Dahlquist
- David Paetkau as Brad Larkin
- Eric Johnson as Mark Kentworth
- Kristian Ayre as Kurt
- Brent Glenen as Zach
- Gillian Barber as Principal Meyer
- Eric Keenleyside as Bob Adams
- Glynis Davies as Karen Adams
- Fred Henderson as Dan Dahlquist
- P. Lynn Johnson as Tanya Dahlquist
- Richard de Klerk as Jessie
- Steven Grayhm as Michael
Promotion
The song "Runaway Train" (not to be confused with the Soul Asylum song of the same name) by post-grunge band Oleander was featured in the film. A music video for the song was then shot and incorporated footage from the movie. On November 19, 2002 the band released their Runaway Train EP. The film was released on DVD on January 27, 2004 without any special features.[2]
Awards
| Year | Award | Title | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Nantucket Film Festival Audience Award |
Best Feature | Guy Ferland William Mastrosimone |
Won |
| 2003 | Peabody Award[3] | Area of Excellence | Showtime Networks Inc., in association with Viacom Productions Inc., and A Jersey Guys Production | |
| Directors Guild of America Award | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children's Programs | Guy Ferland | ||
| Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Children's Special | William Mastrosimone Norman Stephens Paul Hellerman Deboragh Gabler | ||
| Outstanding Directing in a Children's Special | Guy Ferland | |||
| Outstanding Performer in a Children's Special | Ben Foster | |||
| Outstanding Writing in a Children's Special | William Mastrosimone | |||
| Outstanding Performer in a Children's Special | Tom Cavanagh | Nominated | ||
References
- ↑ Bang Bang co director Interview
- ↑ Oleander 'Joyride' album MusicRemedy.com (2003) Retrieved on 5-12-09.
- ↑ 62nd Annual Peabody Awards, May 2003.
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