Plastic Utopia
| Plastic Utopia | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | David Zellner |
| Written by | David Zellner Nathan Zellner |
| Produced by | David Zellner Nathan Zellner |
Release date |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plastic Utopia is a 1997 independent comedy written by David Zellner and Nathan Zellner. It was directed by David Zellner. It was the first feature film made by the Zellner Brothers.[1][2][3]
The film tells the story of an embittered mime, James (David Zellner), who decides to turn to crime along with his roommate, Frank (Nathan Zellner).[4]
Cast[edit]
| Actor/Actress[5] | Role |
|---|---|
| David Zellner | James |
| Nathan Zellner | Frank |
| Lana Dieterich | Elise |
| Rebecca Brogden | Sofia |
| Buddy Bruce Boyles | Golden White Boy |
| Bryan Christner | Nick |
| James Cochran | Old Man Calahan |
| Rob Faubion | Russell |
| Pat Garvey | Horseshoe Emcee |
| John Lennon Harrison | Grand Master Ted |
| Don House | Mime Enthusiast |
| Justin Lincoln | Corduroy Boy |
| Wiley Wiggins | Jogger Joe |
| Kerri Lause | Ruth |
| Alan Hines | Buster Tuffstuff |
| Tracy Simpson | Betsy |
| Stephanie Wilson | The Beast |
Production[edit]
After David Zellner graduated from the University of Texas film program, he and his brother Frank began making shorts in their hometown of Austin, Texas. They shot Plastic Utopia, their first feature, in about 25 days.[6]
Reception[edit]
Merle Bertrand of Film Threat wrote of the film: "Loaded with brilliant art design, hysterically demented sight gags, and 'Ick! Why did I laugh at that?' dialogue, 'Plastic Utopia' is an evil gem waiting to be discovered."[7]
At the 1997 Austin Film Festival, it was a nominee for Best Feature Film, losing to Robert Bella's Colin Fitz Lives!.[8][9]
References[edit]
- ^ "David Zellner". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
- ^ "Nathan Zellner". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
- ^ Rosenblatt, Josh (March 7, 2008). "Nathan and David and 'Goliath': After years of making shorts, the Zellner Brothers go big". Austin Chronicle. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
The brothers released their first feature, Plastic Utopia, in 1997, followed by 2001's Frontier
- ^ "Plastic Utopia". Letterboxd. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
- ^ "Plastic Utopia". Internet Movie Database. Internet Movie Database. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
- ^ Bertrand, Merle (April 9, 2023). "Living in a Plastic Utopia". Retrieved March 1, 2023.
Shot over the course of about a month – ("I'm kind of embarrassed, but I don't remember the exact number of days. Around 25," David admits sheepishly.)
- ^ Bertrand, Merle. "Plastic Utopia". Film Threat. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
- ^ "Plastic Utopia: Awards". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
- ^ "Austin Film Festival - 1997". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
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