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Writer:
Steve Buscemi (writer)
Release Date:
11 October 1996 (USA)
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Tagline:
A story about one man's search... for who knows what
Plot:
Things aren't going so well for Tommy Basilio. He lost his job because he "borrowed" money from the register...
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Bar
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Ex Girlfriend
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Ice Cream Truck
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Alcohol
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Boredom
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Awards:
3 nominations
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Talking With Mike Leigh on Indies, 3-D vs. Reality and 'Happy-Go-Lucky'
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Melancholia in Suburbia
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Carol Kane | ... | Connie | |
| Mark Boone Junior | ... | Mike | |
| Steve Buscemi | ... | Tommy | |
| Bronson Dudley | ... | Bill | |
| Anthony LaPaglia | ... | Rob (as Anthony Lapaglia) | |
| Michael Buscemi | ... | Raymond | |
| Elizabeth Bracco | ... | Theresa | |
| John Ventimiglia | ... | Johnny | |
| Steven Randazzo | ... | Vic | |
| Suzanne Shepherd | ... | Jackie | |
| Rockets Redglare | ... | Stan | |
| Joe Lisi | ... | Harry | |
| Debi Mazar | ... | Crystal | |
| Eszter Balint | ... | Marie | |
| Richard Boes | ... | Freddie |
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MPAA:
Rated R for plentiful strong language and some drug content.
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Runtime:
95 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Australia:M |
Iceland:12 |
Argentina:13 |
Finland:K-16 |
Netherlands:16 |
Norway:11 |
Portugal:M/16 |
UK:15 |
USA:R
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Steve Buscemi once was an actual ice cream truck driver on the streets where his character is shown driving such a truck.
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Crew or equipment visible: When Tommy reminds Debbie to collect her bag when he is dropping her off, you can see a crew person in corner of screen as well as in the window reflection.
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Referenced in Poolhall Junkies (2002)
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HOLD YOUR HEAD UP
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This semi-biographical tale centres around a down on his luck, yet charismatic bar fly, set on his way to self destruction. Buscemi'second self directed/penned feature is slower paced than some might expect. This in no way detracts from the overall brilliance and charm that trees lounge conveys. Tommy's character, while on the surface, demands both pity and sympathy. It's in his anti-heroic attributes ie. selfishness and callousness, that make the film so human and believable. American releases as passionate and warm as Trees Lounge do not come around as often anymore, with only The Station Agent coming close. So enjoy.