Tumbleweeds (1999)

Director:

Gavin O'Connor

Writers:

Angela Shelton (story)
Gavin O'Connor (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:

3 March 2000 (UK)

Genre:

Drama | Comedy

Tagline:

They ran away from everything but each other.

Plot:

A woman constantly runs from town to town with her 12 year old daughter to escape failed relationships...

Plot Keywords:

Fight | Boss | Office Job | American South | Truck Driver

Awards:

Nominated for Oscar. Another 8 wins & 9 nominations

Cast

Janet McTeer	...	Mary Jo Walker
Kimberly J. Brown	...	Ava Walker
Jay O. Sanders	...	Dan Miller
Gavin O'Connor	...	Jack Ranson
Laurel Holloman	...	Laurie Pendleton
Lois Smith	...	Ginger
Michael J. Pollard	...	Mr. Cummings
Ashley Buccille	...	Zoe Brussard
Cody McMains	...	Adam Riley
Linda Porter	...	Mrs. Boman
Brian Tahash	...	Winston Jackson
Curt McRiane	...	Billy Jo (as Josh Carmichael)
Dennis Ford	...	Check-out Clerk
Sara Downing	...	Rachel Riley
Joel Polis	...	Vice Principal
Christian Payne	...	Rachel's Boyfriend
Harry Gradzhyan	...	Gas Attendant
Renelouise Smith	...	Captain Nemo's Waitress
Kelly Rogers	...	Zoe's Mom at Cast Party
Stephanie Zajac	...	Lady Capulet
Jennifer Paige	...	Nurse
Lisa Jane Persky	...	Diner Waitress (as Lisa Persky)
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Sabra Malkinson	...	Office Worker
Noah Emmerich	...	Vertis Dewey (uncredited)
Phaedra Neitzel	...	(uncredited)

Directed by
Gavin O'Connor

Writing credits
Angela Shelton		(story)
Gavin O'Connor		(screenplay) and
Angela Shelton		(screenplay)

Produced by
Lisa Bruce	....	co-producer
Ted Demme	....	executive producer
Thomas J. Mangan IV	....	executive producer
Jerry McFadden	....	executive producer
Gavin O'Connor	....	executive producer
Greg O'Connor	....	executive producer
Greg O'Connor	....	producer
Angela Shelton	....	executive producer
Joel Stillerman	....	executive producer

Original Music by
David Mansfield

Cinematography by
Dan Stoloff

Film Editing by
John Gilroy

Casting by
Todd M. Thaler

Production Design by
Bryce Holtshousen

Art Direction by
Wayne Acton

Costume Design by
Mimi Maxmen

Makeup Department
Pam Phillips	....	key hair stylist (as Pamela Phillips)
Daneile Reuee	....	makeup assistant
Jennifer Turchi	....	key makeup artist

Production Management
Kiran Gonsalves	....	production manager
Seth I. Shire	....	post-production supervisor
Michael Williams	....	post-production supervisor

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
James Budak	....	assistant director
Anthony E. Kountz	....	first assistant director
Scott Remick	....	assistant director
Nicole Rodionoff	....	assistant director

Art Department
Wayne Acton	....	lead man
Anthony Bianco	....	set dresser
John Paul Lavenburg	....	set dresser
Frank Lawas	....	set dresser
Jessica McDonald	....	property master
Cindy J. Pangalos	....	on-set dresser
Pablo Romeo	....	set dresser
Carlton Rude	....	property foreman
Tony Dale Russo	....	set dresser
Nick Sternberg	....	set dresser

Sound Department
Lee Alexander	....	sound mixer
Louis Bertini	....	dialogue editor
Brian Biacho	....	foley artist
Scott Cannizzaro	....	adr engineer
David L. Fisher	....	assistant sound editor (as David Fisher)
Thomas A. Gulino	....	foley editor
Chen Harpaz	....	sound design mixer
Chen Harpaz	....	sound
Gil Hova	....	assistant sound editor
George A. Lara	....	foley engineer (as George Lara)
Bosmat Merimsky	....	apprentice sound editor
Virgil Naffarette	....	assistant sound editor (as Virgil Nafarette)
David Novack	....	sound re-recording mixer
Paula Thompson	....	boom operator

Visual Effects by
Eric Person	....	digital effects
Christopher Dusendschon	....	optical compositor: THDX (uncredited)

Stunts
Steve Rankin	....	stunt fight coordinator

Camera and Electrical Department
Ethan Brannon	....	key grip
Michael Bujacich	....	second assistant camera
Michelle Carmichael	....	still photographer
Marcelo Colacilli	....	gaffer
Derek K. Cunningham	....	grip (as Derek Cunningham)
Harout 'Harry' Gradzhyan	....	electrician
Orlando Hernandez	....	electrician
Ted Kennedy	....	grip
Mike 'Corky' Krone	....	camera loader
Ron La Manna	....	electrician
Grg Magidow	....	first assistant camera: "a" camera
Matt Petosa	....	electrician (as Matthew Petosa)
Rell Putt	....	grip
Mike Schwabenland	....	best boy electric
Calvin Starnes	....	best boy grip
Colleen Murphy	....	film loader: pick-up shots (uncredited)

Casting Department
Tim Arie	....	extras casting assistant
Rachel Bati	....	casting: Los Angeles
Gayle Keller	....	casting associate
Celeste Purdy	....	extras casting
Jonathan Strauss	....	casting assistant

Costume and Wardrobe Department
Ciara Duncan	....	set costumer
Misty Halliday	....	assistant costume designer
Leigh Okles	....	key costumer
Leigh Okles	....	wardrobe supervisor
Zulma Zgainer	....	seamstress

Editorial Department
Mary Beth Smith	....	negative matcher
Michael Stahlberg	....	assistant editor
Joe Violante	....	color coordinator: Technicolor
Pax Wassermann	....	assistant editor
Michael Hatzer	....	final color timer (uncredited)

Music Department
Lisa Brown	....	music consultant
Brian Ross	....	music supervisor
Shari Schwartz	....	music editor

Transportation Department
Shirley Brown	....	transportation coordinator
Dennis Ford	....	transportation captain
John E. Montegna	....	driver (as John Montegna)
Victoria Montegna	....	driver (as Vicki Montegna)

Other crew
Zachary Baker	....	set production assistant
Danielle Barrom	....	production coordinator
Rebecca A. Battle	....	script supervisor (as Rebecca Battle)
Steven C. Beer	....	legal counsel
Steven C. Beer	....	producer's representative
Constante 'C.C.' Cabunoc	....	set production assistant
William E. Githens	....	post-production accountant
Daniel J. Hogan	....	office production assistant
Gillian Luera	....	assistant location manager (as Gillian Evans)
Daniel J. McNamara	....	craft service
Carla Meyer	....	dialect coach
Paul Moisio	....	key set production assistant
Robert Nickson	....	production consultant
Renelouise Smith	....	assistant: Gregory O'Connor
Linda Stanley	....	studio teacher
Kelli Taylor	....	assistant: Gavin O'Connor
Christian W. Thompson	....	assistant production coordinator
Lynn M. van Kuilenburg	....	location manager
Kris Wozniak	....	production accountant
Gail Thomas	....	adr voice (uncredited)

Thanks
Robert Nickson	....	special thanks

Production Companies

• Spanky Pictures
• Solaris
• River One Films (in association with)

Distributors

• Argentina Video Home (Argentina) (video)
• Fine Line Features
• Metropolitan Filmexport (France)
• RCV Film Distribution (Belgium)
• RCV Film Distribution (Luxembourg)
• RCV Film Distribution (Netherlands)
• Warner Home Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)

Other Companies

• Helen Uffner Vintage Clothing  vintage clothing rentals
• Lacy Street Production Center  sound stages
• Otto Nemenz International  camera equipment provided by
• RCA Victor  soundtrack

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for language, sensuality and a scene of domestic discord.

Runtime:

102 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Certification:

Iceland:L | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Chile:14 | France:U | Singapore:PG | Spain:13 | UK:12 | USA:PG-13

Filming Locations:

Agoura Hills, California, USA

Company:

Spanky Pictures

Goofs:

Errors in geography: Early in the film, while heading west to Missouri from North Carolina, Mary Jo glances out the driver's window and comments on the beautiful sunrise, which should have been behind the car (east), not to its left (south).

Movie Connections:

Featured in The 2000 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (2000) (TV)

Soundtrack:

My Heart Skips a Beat

An enjoyable mom/daughter slice flick

"Tumbleweeds" tells of a good hearted North Carolina mom with no class who, with her 12 year old daughter in tow, hits the road for California to escape from a bad relationship and find happiness. Not unlike "Anywhere But Here" and similar movies, the daughter seems to have a better sense how to manage their lives than good ol' mom does as they meander through a slice of life with much of the run time dedicated to the mom-daughter interaction and relationship. "Tumbleweeds" is a journeyman comedy-drama with good performances by the two female principals. Likely to be most enjoyed by moms with teen and older daughters.