| Bad City Blues | |
|---|---|
| Directed by |
Michael Stevens Tim Willocks |
| Written by | Tim Willocks [1] |
| Produced by | Michael Stevens |
| Starring |
Michael Massee Michael McGrady Judith Hoag Jim Metzler Simon Billig Earl Holliman Dennis Hopper Ruth Livier Scott MacDonald Virginia Capers Bob Clendenin Rob Benedict [2] |
| Cinematography | Zoran Popovic |
| Edited by | John Ganem |
| Music by |
Serge Colbert Max Middleton Mick Taylor |
Release date |
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Running time | 116 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Bad City Blues is a 1999 American drama and crime film directed by Michael Stevens.This film starring Michael Massee, Michael McGrady, Judith Hoag, Jim Metzler and Simon Billig in the lead roles.
About the film
Adapted from a novel by British author Tim Willocks, this is a crime film about redemption and revenge. There are four stories woven together which originate from a bank robbery gone wrong. [3] The wife of the banker is also the girlfriend of the gang leader who is behind the robbery. She becomes injured and begs the town doctor for help. A corrupt police captain in town kills her banker-husband and then focuses on the town doctor to get to the robbers. [4] It was described by The Los Angeles Times as a dark gritty film about a bank heist gone wrong. [5]
Production
The film was directed by Michael Stevens who along with Tim Willocks produced it. The executive producer was Tom Scott. [6] The music for the film is by Mick Taylor. [7]
Reception
The film premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles. [8]
Cast
| Name | Role | Notes # |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Massee | Dr. Eugene Grimes | |
| Judith Hoag | Calilou Carter | |
| Jim Metzler | Luther Logan | |
| Simon Billig | Artie | |
| Earl Holliman | Joe Gags | |
| Dennis Hopper | Cleveland Carter | |
| Ruth Livier | Dolores | |
| Scott MacDonald | Mack | |
| Virginia Capers | Mrs Green | |
| Rob Benedict | Tommy | [9] |
References
- ^ City Blues (1999) (Dennis Hopper) - Region 2 Amazon.co.uk -
- ^ Turner Classic Movies - City Blues(1999) OVERVIEW
- ^ TV Guide - Bad City Blues
- ^ British Film Institute - Bad City Blues (1999)
- ^ The Los Angeles Times, OCT. 21, 2015 - Michael Stevens dies at 48; producer of ‘Bad City Blues’ and ‘Sin’ by Steve Marble
- ^ Variety, Nov 7, 1999 - Bad City Blues by Todd McCarthy, Production:
- ^ TV Guide - Mick Taylor, Composer
- ^ The Los Angeles Times, OCT. 21, 2015 - Michael Stevens dies at 48; producer of ‘Bad City Blues’ and ‘Sin’ by Steve Marble
- ^ Turner Classic Movies - BAD CITY BLUES, Cast
External links
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| Bad City Blues | |
|---|---|
| Directed by |
Michael Stevens Tim Willocks |
| Written by | Tim Willocks [1] |
| Produced by | Michael Stevens |
| Starring |
Michael Massee Michael McGrady Judith Hoag Jim Metzler Simon Billig Earl Holliman Dennis Hopper Ruth Livier Scott MacDonald Virginia Capers Bob Clendenin Rob Benedict [2] |
| Cinematography | Zoran Popovic |
| Edited by | John Ganem |
| Music by |
Serge Colbert Max Middleton Mick Taylor |
Release date |
|
Running time | 116 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Bad City Blues is a 1999 American drama and crime film directed by Michael Stevens.This film starring Michael Massee, Michael McGrady, Judith Hoag, Jim Metzler and Simon Billig in the lead roles.
About the film
Adapted from a novel by British author Tim Willocks, this is a crime film about redemption and revenge. There are four stories woven together which originate from a bank robbery gone wrong. [3] The wife of the banker is also the girlfriend of the gang leader who is behind the robbery. She becomes injured and begs the town doctor for help. A corrupt police captain in town kills her banker-husband and then focuses on the town doctor to get to the robbers. [4] It was described by The Los Angeles Times as a dark gritty film about a bank heist gone wrong. [5]
Production
The film was directed by Michael Stevens who along with Tim Willocks produced it. The executive producer was Tom Scott. [6] The music for the film is by Mick Taylor. [7]
Reception
The film premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles. [8]
Cast
| Name | Role | Notes # |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Massee | Dr. Eugene Grimes | |
| Judith Hoag | Calilou Carter | |
| Jim Metzler | Luther Logan | |
| Simon Billig | Artie | |
| Earl Holliman | Joe Gags | |
| Dennis Hopper | Cleveland Carter | |
| Ruth Livier | Dolores | |
| Scott MacDonald | Mack | |
| Virginia Capers | Mrs Green | |
| Rob Benedict | Tommy | [9] |
References
- ^ City Blues (1999) (Dennis Hopper) - Region 2 Amazon.co.uk -
- ^ Turner Classic Movies - City Blues(1999) OVERVIEW
- ^ TV Guide - Bad City Blues
- ^ British Film Institute - Bad City Blues (1999)
- ^ The Los Angeles Times, OCT. 21, 2015 - Michael Stevens dies at 48; producer of ‘Bad City Blues’ and ‘Sin’ by Steve Marble
- ^ Variety, Nov 7, 1999 - Bad City Blues by Todd McCarthy, Production:
- ^ TV Guide - Mick Taylor, Composer
- ^ The Los Angeles Times, OCT. 21, 2015 - Michael Stevens dies at 48; producer of ‘Bad City Blues’ and ‘Sin’ by Steve Marble
- ^ Turner Classic Movies - BAD CITY BLUES, Cast
External links
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| This article about a 1990s crime drama film is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
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| This article related to an American film of the 1990s is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |