Angels in Stardust
Angels in Stardust is an American coming-of-age comedy-drama film written and directed by William Robert Carey and starring Alicia Silverstone, Billy Burke, Michael Spears, and AJ Michalka.[1] The film is Carey's directorial debut, and is based on the novel Jesus in Cowboy Boots, which Carey also wrote.[2] It was released in theaters and on video on demand on February 21, 2014.
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Directed by | William Robert Carey |
Produced by | Scott Dolezal |
Screenplay by | William Robert Carey |
Based on | Jesus in Cowboy Boots by William Robert Carey |
Starring | Alicia Silverstone Billy Burke AJ Michalka Michael Spears |
Music by | John Hunter |
Cinematography | Alexandre Lehmann |
Edited by | Rick Spalla Dennis Virkler |
Production company | HIP Films Inception Film Partners |
Distributed by | High-Motor Productions |
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Running time | 96 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Premise
A small-town girl (Michalka) living in a Texas community built on an abandoned drive-in movie lot turns to an imaginary friend, The Cowboy (Burke), for solace from her self-absorbed mother (Silverstone) and the dangerous world around her.[3] She and her little brother strike up a friendship with local Native American bachelor Tenkill (Spears), who shares stories with them that shed new light on both their past and their present.
Cast
- Alicia Silverstone as Tammy Russell
- Billy Burke as The Cowboy
- AJ Michalka as Vallie Sue Russell
- Amelia Rose Blaire as Loretta
- Michael Spears as Tenkill
- Jeannetta Arnette as Jacqueline Windsor
- Chandler Massey as Angelo
- Sierra Fisk as Principal
- Dennis Cockrum as Mr. Sunday
- Darin Heams as Old Ray
- Tyler Riggs as Mickey
- Adam Taylor as Pleasant Russell
- Kelly Ramel as Francine
References
- McNary, Dave (July 9, 2012). "Alicia Silverstone, Billy Burke wear Boots". Variety. Retrieved August 23, 2012.
- "Jesus In Cowboy Boots Paperback by William Robert Carey". Amazon.com. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
- Eisenberg, Eric (July 10, 2012). "Alicia Silverstone and Billy Burke Join Jesus In Cowboy Boots". CinemaBlend.com. Retrieved August 23, 2012.