Dogtown (Film)
- Rory Cochrane: Curtis Lasky
- David Shackelford: Jessie Jim
- Trevor St. John: Philip Van Horn
- Price Carson: Taxi driver
- Karen Black: Rose Van Horn
- Bradford L. Schlei: Terry
- Natasha Gregson Wagner: Sara Ruth
- Ryan James: Young Phillip
- Jennifer Ingersoll: Young Dorothy
- John Livingston: Ted vinegar
- Harold Russell: Blessed William
- Gary Walkow: Balding Man
- Theodore Clarfield: Young Ezra
- Blayn Barbosa: Young Curtis
- Jon Favreau: Ezra Good
- Mary Stuart Masterson: Dorothy stars
- Maureen McCormick: Didi Schmidt
- Shawnee Smith: Tammy Hayes
- Erin Murphy: Lucy stars
- Christian J. Meoli: Mickey Jenks
- Andrew Hawkes: Brad Bradley
- Blake Lindsley: Birdie vinegar
Dogtown ( Alternative title on TV: Dogtown - City of Lies) is an American film drama from 1997 was directed by George Hickenlooper, who also wrote the screenplay..
Action
Philip Van Horn tried unsuccessfully for several years to make a career in Hollywood as an actor. He travels back to his hometown, where he is regarded as someone who has done it. Dorothy stars, was in love with the Van Horn as a student, has attempted suicide behind and works in a hair salon. The alleged professional achievements Van Horn impress. Meanwhile, Van Horn's mother Rose takes care of his sister Sara, who gives her a lot of problems.
Reviews
The lexicon of international film wrote that the "small" film bribe "by his excellent photography ", but he could " only a minority audience take for themselves ."
Awards
George Hickenlooper as a director and as a screenwriter and Karen Black won in 1998 prices Hermosa Beach Film Festival. George Hickenlooper won in 1998 as Director a price of Newport Beach Film Festival.
Background
The film was shot in Torrance ( California). It was published in Germany in March 2005 directly to DVD.