Videocassette tape rental store owners fight against a religious fanatic group for the right to keep their controversial film on the shelves for sale.
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Cast
| Stacie Shakarian | ... |
Peggy
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| Carrie Armstrong | ... |
Vesta
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| Conrad Bachmann | ... |
Rudy
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| Priscilla Barnes | ... |
Miss Olivia
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| April Barnett | ... |
Rhonda
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Nicky Bassman | ... |
David Harris
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Roseanne Benjamin | ... |
Vicky
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Barbara Allyne Bennet | ... |
Edna
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| Sarah Joy Brown | ... |
Diane Howard
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| Katelin Chesna | ... |
Marci
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Randy Crowder | ... |
Priest
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Dwain Deets | ... |
Judge Dalton
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| John Dye | ... |
Eric Manion
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| Michael Dorn | ... |
Lt. Larson
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| Daphne Duplaix | ... |
Tina
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| Beth Fortenberry | ... |
Welfare Worker
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| Greg Germann | ... |
Bob Harris
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| Dawn Grabowski | ... |
Christine
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Nikki Hornsby | ... |
Religious Singer
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Phil Huggins | ... |
Hank
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Jackie Jetter | ... |
Nancy
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| Susan Johnston | ... |
Joan
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| Alphonso Jones | ... |
Postman
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| David Kelsey | ... |
Murphy
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| Patrick J. Kiernan | ... |
Steve
(as Patrick Kiernan)
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| Patty McCormack | ... |
Helen
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| Matt Letscher | ... |
Mike Howard
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| Silas Weir Mitchell | ... |
Lester
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Rachel Mooradian | ... |
Face Painter
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| Chloë Grace Moretz | ... |
Molly
(as Chloe Moretz)
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| Arden Myrin | ... |
Patty
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Mark Nearing | ... |
Stunts
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| Michelle Paradise | ... |
Denise Weston
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| John Prosky | ... |
Reverend Brewer
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| Anne Ramsay | ... |
Reeba Hollings
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| Dabier | ... |
Patrick
(as Dabir Snell)
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| Ken Tipton | ... |
Bill
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Laura Tipton | ... |
Paintball Referee
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Patrick Tipton | ... |
Paintball Player
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Paul Michael Tipton | ... |
Jerry
(as Paul Tipton)
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James Underdown | ... |
Newscaster
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| Lanette Ware | ... |
Louise
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| Jason Wiles | ... |
Don Deetz
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Samantha Coker | ... |
Protester (uncredited)
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| Stella Croxon | ... |
Stenographer (uncredited)
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| Freddie Johnson | ... |
Bailiff (uncredited)
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| Casey Kramer | ... |
Civil Rights Activist (uncredited)
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| Paul Majors | ... |
Officer Terry Robinson (uncredited)
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| Dax McKeever | ... |
VIP Guest (uncredited)
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Ricky Moore | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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L.G. Ross | ... |
Police Officer (uncredited)
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| Murray SawChuck | ... |
Protester (uncredited)
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Cat Smith | ... |
Crowd (uncredited)
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| Tony Todd | ... |
Chuck Berry (uncredited)
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| Mark Valinsky | ... |
Officer (uncredited)
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| Tarita Virtue | ... |
Awards Ceremony (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Ken Tipton | ... | (directed by) |
Written by
| Ken Tipton | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Darlene Lieblich Tipton | ... | executive producer (as Darlene Lieblich) |
| Arnon Manor | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Ken Tipton | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Jeanette Volturno | ... | producer (produced by) |
Music by
| Peter Rafelson | ... | (music composed by) |
Cinematography by
| George Mooradian | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Dana E. Glauberman | ... | (edited by) |
Editorial Department
| Karl Armstrong | ... | additional editing |
| James Hightower | ... | assistant editor (as James E. Hightower) |
| Andy Lichtstein | ... | digital colorist (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Lindsay Chag | ... | (casting by) |
Production Design by
| Ryan Welsch | ||
Set Decoration by
| Cedar Valentine | ... | (as Elizabeth Cedar Mclure) |
Costume Design by
| Shawnelle Cherry | ||
Makeup Department
| Nicole Armijo | ... | makeup/hair assistant |
| Michael Davis | ... | key hair stylist |
| Tina Fabulic | ... | makeup/hair assistant (as Christina Fabulic) |
| Bonni Flowers | ... | makeup/hair assistant |
| Jennifer Nudelman | ... | key makeup artist |
| Kristy Pieratt | ... | makeup/hair assistant |
Production Management
| Rick A. Osako | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Larry D. Ruebling | ... | director: St. Charles |
| Kristin Sampiere | ... | second assistant director |
| Charity Thomson | ... | first assistant director (as Charity Ozarowski) |
Art Department
| Chris Brandt | ... | storyboard artist |
| Don Graben | ... | leadman (as Donald Graben) |
| Pete Ibarra | ... | property master (as Paul Ibarra) |
| Raul Muniz | ... | swing |
| Jessica Ripka | ... | art department production assistant |
| J. Zachary Smith | ... | on-set dresser |
| Joshua Towers | ... | swing |
| Ronny Wormser | ... | swing |
| Spark | ... | storyboard artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Garrett Bradley | ... | boom operator |
| Mike Brooks | ... | re-recording mixer (as Michael Brooks) / sound supervisor (as Michael Brooks) |
| Andrew Casciato | ... | foley editor |
| Robert Hoehn | ... | sound designer / sound editorial |
| Brad Houshour | ... | audio post-production coordinator |
| Anthony Kucenski | ... | foley artist |
| Wyatt Peabody | ... | audio post-production coordinator |
| Alan B. Samuels | ... | sound mixer |
| John Scarpaci | ... | epk sound (as John Scarpacci) |
Stunts
| Everett Burrell | ... | stunts |
| Mark Nearing | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Randall James Bol | ... | electrician (as Randall Bol) |
| Nathan Brown | ... | epk: St. Louis |
| Chris Buchakjian | ... | electrician (as Christopher Buchakjian) |
| Sean Callahan | ... | electrician |
| Ian Choplick | ... | director of photography: second unit / first assistant camera |
| Brian Christie | ... | dolly grip |
| Henry Coccetti | ... | gaffer |
| Brian Garrett | ... | camera intern |
| Bryan Gilbert | ... | key grip (as Bryan 'Buddha' Gilbert) |
| Trish Herremans | ... | best boy electric |
| Tim Herrman | ... | electrician |
| Leo Ibanez | ... | grip |
| Yusan Karitani | ... | grip (as Yuisan Karitani) |
| Jay A. Kelley | ... | director of photography: St. Charles |
| Chris Linares | ... | grip |
| BJ McDonnell | ... | steadicam operator (as B.J. McDonnell) |
| Daniel Miller | ... | best boy grip |
| Molly Minehan | ... | grip |
| Michael Mordler | ... | on-set stills photographer |
| Peter Ozarowski | ... | b camera first assistant |
| Ed Riley | ... | epk camera |
| Jack Twesten | ... | director of aerial photography: St. Louis |
| Steve Whitcomb | ... | second assistant camera (as Steve Witcomb) |
| Jean-Philippe Belliard | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| John Curry | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Andrew Korner | ... | rigging electrician (uncredited) |
| Matthew E. Pado | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Joseph Ruiz | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Alpheus Underhill | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Pat Whelan | ... | grip (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Susan Johnston | ... | background casting |
| David Thienes | ... | casting production assistant (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Kristen Evenson | ... | set costumer |
| Gail Mosley | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Location Management
| Dan Milner | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Brian Barrale | ... | composer: themes |
| Younghae Cho | ... | additional arrangements (as Yongbae Cho) |
| Donnie Jang | ... | additional arrangements |
| Brian Mark | ... | orchestrator: title theme |
Script and Continuity Department
| Mark S. Thomas | ... | script supervisor (as Mark Thomas) |
Transportation Department
| James G. Brill | ... | transportation coordinator (as James Brill) |
| Tom Cook | ... | driver |
| Jason Messersmith | ... | transportation captain |
Additional Crew
| Vivian Callahan | ... | epk director |
| Joel Champagne | ... | production assistant |
| Matthew E. Chausse | ... | production coordinator |
| Randi M. Cohen | ... | production assistant |
| Jean-Claude Danois | ... | catering crew: Ultimate Catering (as Jean Claude Danois) |
| Steven Fishman | ... | payroll: Media Services (as Steve Fishman) |
| Ken Hamilton | ... | insurance services: Truman Van Dyke |
| Nikole Lawson | ... | studio teacher |
| Eric Madrid | ... | production assistant |
| Jason Magee | ... | craft service |
| Avis I. Ruebling | ... | production assistant: St. Charles |
| Jacob Synder | ... | production assistant |
| Laura Tipton | ... | production assistant |
| Patrick Tipton | ... | production assistant |
| Paul Michael Tipton | ... | production assistant (as Paul Tipton) |
| Seth Lee Williams | ... | key production assistant |
| Paul A. Willis | ... | security |
| Bill Clark | ... | studio teacher (uncredited) |
| Jordan Marks | ... | set intern (uncredited) |
| Pascual Romero | ... | marketing and promotions (uncredited) |
| Michelle Ruiz | ... | set intern (uncredited) |
Thanks
| John Candy | ... | in memoriam |
| Michelle Parma | ... | in memoriam |
| Dawn Steel | ... | in memoriam |
Production Companies
- River City Entertainment (presents)
- Catchlight Films (in association with)
Distributors
- Beholder Productions
- Vanguard Cinema (2008) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Anytime Rentals (the producers & crew wish to thank)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (the producers & crew wish to thank)
- Cinema Vehicles (the producers & crew wish to thank)
- Clairmont Camera Film & Digital (the producers & crew wish to thank)
- EIDC (the producers & crew wish to thank)
- Eastern Costume (the producers & crew wish to thank)
- Expendables Recycler (the producers & crew wish to thank)
- Holiday Studio Rentals (the producers & crew wish to thank)
- Irwin M. Rappaport P.C. (legal services)
- Jackson Shrub Supply (the producers & crew wish to thank)
- Luka Grip & Lighting (the producers & crew wish to thank)
- Media Services (payroll)
- Movie Movers (the producers & crew wish to thank)
- Omega Cinema Props (the producers & crew wish to thank)
- Prop Services West (the producers & crew wish to thank)
- Rafelson Media (audio post production)
- Rafelson Media (music supervision)
- Santa Clarita Film Office (the producers & crew wish to thank)
- Sony Props (the producers & crew wish to thank)
- Suzy Vaughan & Associates (the producers & crew wish to thank)
- Truman Van Dyke Company (insurance services)
- Truman Van Dyke Company (the producers & crew wish to thank)
- Ultimate Catering (catering)
- Valentino's Costumes (the producers & crew wish to thank)
- Video Depot (the producers & crew wish to thank)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Based on the true story of a family who opened the first videocassette rental stores in St. Louis in 1980. The family was ruined by a corrupt prosecutor who had been blackmailed by a religious group because the family refused to remove Martin Scorsese's controversial film, "The Last Temptation of Christ", from their stores. Written by Darlene Lieblich |
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| Taglines | The movie Hollywood doesn't want you to see! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Film debut of Chloë Grace Moretz. See more » |
| Movie Connections | References The Last Temptation of Christ (1988). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Alright See more » |