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Ivory Tower (1998 film)

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Ivory Tower
VHS cover
Directed byDarin Ferriola
Written byDarin Ferriola
Produced by
  • Darin Ferriola
  • Jeff Ritchie
Starring
CinematographyMaida Sussman
Edited byRick Fields
Music byKevin Saunders Hayes
Distributed bySantelmo Entertainment
Release date
  • 1998 (1998)
Running time
96 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Ivory Tower is a 1998 American drama film about young people trying to enter the computer industry in Silicon Valley. The film was directed by Darin Ferriola, and stars Michael Ironside, Patrick Van Horn, Kari Wührer, and James Wilder.

Synopsis

Anthony is in charge of launching a new product, however his views on life and work are challenged by a new boss willing to do whatever it takes to succeed.

Cast

  • Jack Janda as Ahmad
  • Patrick Van Horn as Anthony Daytona
  • James Wilder as Jarvis Cone
  • Michael Greene as Walter Felice
  • Brian Reddy as Bob Martell
  • Kari Wuhrer as Karen Clay
  • Ian Buchanan as Andy Pallack
  • Keith Coogan as Russ Dyerson
  • Michael Ironside as Marshall Wallace
  • Richard Cody as Stephen
  • Garrett Wang as Mark
  • Gina Mari as Tammy
  • Lisa Stahl as Carol
  • Roger Clinton as Tim Cartridge

Production

Ferriola wrote the script with the film's investors in mind, after researching the likes and dislikes of potential funders. He received a budget of $700,000 with which to create the movie, which he also produced and directed.[1] This marked Ferriola's directorial debut and the first film released through his production company One-Tu-Three Prods. Pic.[2]

Reception

  1. ^ Rohan, Virginia (October 12, 2001). "Amazing Tales, in life and in fantasy". The Record. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  2. ^ Carver, Benedict (February 27, 1998). "Santelmo picks up tyro helmer 'Ivory'". Variety. Retrieved 2021-04-06.