Open Road (2012 film)

Open Road

Theatrical release poster
Directed by Marcio Garcia
Written by Julia Camara
Starring Camilla Belle
Colin Egglesfield
Andy Garcia
Juliette Lewis
John Savage
Michael King
Music by Edward Shearmur
Cinematography Jonathan Hall
Edited by Daniel M. Turcan
Felipe Velloso
Production
company
BB Film Productions
Society Entertainment
Marcio Garcia Producoes
Distributed by Universal Pictures (USA)
H2O Films (Brazil)
Release dates
  • July 15, 2012 (Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival)
  • February 22, 2013 (Brazil)
Running time
85 minutes
Country Brazil
United States
Language Portuguese
English
Budget $3 Million
Box office $12,852,546

Open Road is a 2012 American-Brazilian drama film directed by Marcio Garcia. The film follows the story of Angie, a young Brazilian artist who travels to the United States in a journey of self-discovery. Arriving in the United States, she rents a car and starts running through the streets, and meets Chuck, a street dweller.

Background

The movie is a co-production between Brazil and the U.S., Belle, whose mother is Brazilian and father is American, didn’t have any trouble preparing for her role of Angie. Her character also has parents from both countries, just like in her real life. Belle feels that is important for her to promote the Brazilian culture overseas.

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Casting

Actor/Actress Role
Camilla Belle Angie
Juliette Lewis Jill
Colin Egglesfield David (Cop/Police Officer)
Andy Garcia Chuck
John Savage Carl
Ingrid Rogers Georgia
Craig Gellis Ronny
Kristi Clainos Louise
Emily Nelson Waitress
Michael Cardelle Nick
Christiane Torloni Gloria (Angie's mom)
Jennifer Cambra Jennifer
Alex Sander Cop/Police Officer
Carol Castro Sonia (Angie's sister)
Anya Andrews Olivia
Michael King Director of Highway Police

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