Homegrown

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Movie
German title Homegrown
Original title Homegrown
Country of production United States
original language English
Publishing year 1998
length 98 minutes
Age rating FSK 12
Rod
Director Stephen Gyllenhaal
script Stephen Gyllenhaal ,
Nicholas Kazan
production Jason Clark
music Trevor Rabin
camera Greg Gardiner
cut Michael Jablow
occupation

Homegrown is an American comedy film from the year 1998 . Stephen Gyllenhaal directed the film and co-wrote the script with Nicholas Kazan .

action

Harlan Dykstra, Jack Marsden and Carter grow marijuana on Malcolm Stockman's farm in Northern California . Malcolm is killed one day by the pilot of his helicopter. After a brief period of desperation, his employees continue to run the business without him. They move in with Carter's ex-girlfriend Lucy, who also worked for Malcolm, but hide the boss's death from her.

Marsden and Carter try to sell the drugs to Danny, whom they also lie about Malcolm. A man appears at the farm who claims to be hiking. He is believed to be a spy and is being held by Carter and Dykstra. The man is seriously injured by bandits disguised as police officers in a raid on the farm. He is pressured by a sheriff in the hospital and reveals the location of the farm. The police search the property and the only thing left for the men is the drugs hidden in Lucy's house.

Lucy becomes suspicious. She sleeps with Dykstra, learns the truth, and demands her share of selling the drugs. The mafia, which Malcolm prepaid, is demanding that the marijuana be delivered on time. Malcolm's twin brother Robert appears and first claims he is Malcolm. After he is exposed, he talks about the murder, announces the killing of the helicopter pilot and also demands a punctual delivery to the mafia.

Marsden arranges a meeting with Danny, where he should appear alone. His accomplices insist on following him in another car. Lucy reveals to Carter that she loves him. During the meeting it turns out that Danny knew of Malcolm's death. Carter shows up for a moment and is noticed by Danny, who breaks the deal.

Since the truck cannot be started, the men flee from the approaching police on foot. The drugs are confiscated and burned. Dykstra, Marsden, Carter and Lucy plan to grow and sell marijuana again.

backgrounds

The film was shot in San Francisco and a few other locations in California . He played around 216,000 in selected cinemas US dollars one. It was first released on video in some countries like Finland , Sweden and Portugal .

Reviews

Mick LaSalle wrote in the San Francisco Chronicle on May 8, 1998 that the film was a low budget to watch. The saving makes the film music particularly clear, which underlines almost every scene with drums and rock songs. LaSalle mentioned some cameos by well- known actors, of whom he particularly praised Ted Danson in the role of a psychotic mafioso.

Lawrence Van Gelder wrote in the New York Times on May 8, 1998 that the film was a "quirky black farce" ("wacky farce noir"). The cast is inspired.

The lexicon of international films , however, judged: “Dope comedy as a rare attempt to present its dealers as a popular figure. But the film only offers dramaturgical idleness, which even a connection with thriller elements cannot compensate, since the conflicts are not necessarily developed. Even guest appearances by prominent actors cannot save the film. "

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Filming locations for Homegrown, accessed on February 23, 2008
  2. ↑ Box office results for Homegrown, accessed on February 23, 2008
  3. ↑ Homegrown premiere dates, accessed February 23, 2008
  4. ↑ Mick LaSalle's film review, accessed February 23, 2008
  5. ↑ Lawrence Van Gelder's film review, accessed February 23, 2008
  6. ↑ Homegrown in the Lexicon of International Films , accessed on February 23, 2008 Template: LdiF / Maintenance / Access used