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Spun (2002) -- An out-of-control speed freak (Schwartzman) is introduced his drug of choice's creator (Rourke) by his dealer (Leguizamo). A massive three-day adventure ensues (with Fugit, Murphy, and Suvari in tow).
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Director:
Writers:
Will De Los Santos (screenplay)
Creighton Vero (screenplay)
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Release Date:
7 February 2003 (Norway) more
Genre:
Tagline:
the ultimate speed freak's tale.
Plot:
An out-of-control speed freak (Schwartzman) is introduced his drug of choice's creator (Rourke) by his dealer (Leguizamo). A massive three-day adventure ensues (with Fugit, Murphy, and Suvari in tow). | full synopsis
Awards:
2 nominations more
User Reviews:
Excellent! more (190 total)

Cast

  (in credits order) (verified as complete)

Jason Schwartzman ... Ross

Mickey Rourke ... The Cook

Brittany Murphy ... Nikki

John Leguizamo ... Spider Mike

Patrick Fugit ... Frisbee

Mena Suvari ... Cookie
Chloe Hunter ... April Love

Elisa Bocanegra ... Giggles
Julia Mendoza ... La Sadgirl

China Chow ... Escort

Nicholas Gonzalez ... Angel

Deborah Harry ... Neighbor

Josh Peck ... Fat Boy

Charlotte Ayanna ... Amy

Eric Roberts ... The Man
Larry Drake ... Dr. K
Rob Halford ... Pornclerk

Peter Stormare ... Mullet Cop

Alexis Arquette ... Moustache Cop
Jorge Cottini ... Doorman
Annie O'Donnell ... Vet Receptionist
Ericka Lesa ... Cocktail Waitress

Billy Corgan ... Doctor
Tony Kaye ... Emcee

Ron Jeremy ... Bartender
Thomas Knickerbocker ... Jail Cop (as Tom Knickerbocker)

Lisa Brounstein ... Frisbee's Mother
Marji Martin ... Truck Stop Clerk
rest of cast listed alphabetically:

Gianni Biasetti ... News reporter (uncredited)
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Directed by
Jonas Åkerlund 
 
Writing credits
(in alphabetical order)
Will De Los Santos  screenplay
Creighton Vero  screenplay

Produced by
Mark Boone Junior .... executive producer
Yves Chevalier .... executive producer
Rita Dagher .... associate producer
Will De Los Santos .... co-producer
Nicola Doring .... executive producer
Chris Fisher .... associate producer
Chris Hanley .... producer
David Hillary .... co-producer
Thierry Klemeniuk .... co-producer
Vincent Maraval .... co-producer
Clark McCutchen .... associate producer
Kiki Miyake .... executive producer
Mark Mower .... executive producer
Timothy Wayne Peternel .... producer
Bradford L. Schlei .... executive producer
Ash R. Shah .... executive producer
Terry Spazek .... supervising producer
Fernando Sulichin .... producer
Creighton Vero .... co-producer
Danny Vinik .... producer
 
Original Music by
Billy Corgan 
 
Cinematography by
Eric Broms 
 
Film Editing by
Jonas Åkerlund 
 
Casting by
Renita Whited 
 
Production Design by
Richard Lassalle 
 
Art Direction by
Jason Hamilton 
 
Set Decoration by
Lisa Tong 
 
Costume Design by
B. 
 
Makeup Department
Teresa Vest .... hair stylist: Mr. Roberts
Teresa Vest .... makeup artist: Mr. Roberts
 
Production Management
Michael Williams .... production supervisor
 
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Mitch Kelleher .... second assistant director
John O'Rourke .... first assistant director
Leonard Palmestaal .... second unit director
 
Art Department
Richard Lassalle .... production designer: Muse Films
Joel Ruiz .... leadman
Joachim Seisay .... storyboard artist
Colby Woodland .... scenic artist
 
Sound Department
David Chornaw .... production sound mixer
David Chornow .... production sound mixer
Albee Gordon .... production sound mixer
Steven Klinghoffer .... cable person
Stephen Mackey .... boom operator
Reuben Simon .... sound editor
Christopher Sposa .... boom operator
Eric Thorsell .... sound designer
 
Stunts
Gianni Biasetti .... stunts
 
Camera and Electrical Department
Joseph Aguirre .... second assistant camera (as Joe Aguirre)
Ramón Almanza .... first assistant camera
William Clouter .... key grip
Vincent Foeillet .... focus puller
George Maxwell .... gaffer
Jason McCormick .... assistant camera
Rell Putt .... grip
 
Casting Department
Sandra Tempelhoff .... casting assistant
 
Costume and Wardrobe Department
Dana Stern .... costume assistant
 
Editorial Department
Douglas Salkin .... post-production
Robin Siwe .... assistant editor
Madeleine C. Schnell .... post-production coordinator: Motion Picture Bond Company (uncredited)
 
Transportation Department
Corey Askins .... transportation captain
Hugh Kelly .... transportation
Richard Rollison .... transportation coordinator
 
Other crew
William Clark Coit III .... location scout
Leon Dewayne Cozy .... set production assistant
Bennett DeCarlo .... set production assistant
Terry Gusto .... location manager
Andrew Harrison .... key assistant location manager
Eric Kagan .... production assistant
Clark McCutchen .... production attorney
Jess Place .... production assistant
John Joseph Romero .... production assistant
Ron Segro .... assistant production accountant
Jordan Thau .... production accountant
Laura Warner .... production executive: Muse
Tracy R. West .... production assistant
 
Thanks
Dario Scardapane .... special thanks
 

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Cook (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for pervasive drug content, strong sexuality, language and some violence. (video release only; rating surrendered for theatrical release)
Runtime:
101 min | Argentina:106 min (Mar del Plata Film Festival)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Hungary:18 | Iceland:16 | Singapore:(Banned) | Argentina:18 | Australia:R | Canada:18A (edited version) | Canada:R | Denmark:15 | Finland:K-18 | France:-16 | Germany:16 | Ireland:(Banned) (original rating) | Ireland:18 (re-rating on appeal) | Italy:VM18 | Japan:R-18 | New Zealand:R18 | Norway:18 | Portugal:M/16 | Sweden:15 | UK:18 | USA:Open (rating surrendered: 2002) | USA:R (original rating) (cut) | USA:R (video rating) | USA:Unrated (theatrical release) (uncut)
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Trivia:
Originally Spider Mike was to be completely naked when he masturbates but John Leguizamo refused to do it. He compromised by wearing a sock over his penis. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Ross arrives to The Cook motel room, by the time that Nikki is going to work to the strip club, The Cook is wearing black and white sneakers, then right ahead, after threatening Ross, is wearing cowboy boots. more
Quotes:
The Cook: [telling a story to Ross, whose asleep in the passenger seat] I tell ya, I remember a time when I was about... I was little, I don't know... 4, 5 something like that. We had this old dog that had a litter of puppies. And I walked in the bathroom one day and my Mother was standing there, kneeling down... Dog had a litter of about 8, and my Mother was bending over killing each one of these little puppies in the bathtub. I remember I said 'why?'... more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Film Geek (2005) more
Soundtrack:
Punkrocker more

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45 out of 48 people found the following review useful.
Excellent!, 17 October 2003
8/10
Author: Rooster99 from Paris, France

This film was great! Many people have compared it to Requiem for a Dream, however I preferred this movie. Requiem accurately depicted drug addiction and how low some people would sink for their next hit. It was a very depressing and powerful movie, not one I would ever want to watch again. You leave the theater feeling extremely drained. Spun is altogether different. The only thing they have in common is their central theme. Spun centers around Ross, the fairly normal speed freak as his addiction takes him farther and farther away from reality.

Initially, I thought the characters were grossly overacted, however as the movie progressed, the opening sequences did not seem as far removed from Ross' world as I had originally thought. It was very interesting to see Ross' character move farther and farther away from reality. It was only a 3-day all-you-can-consume speed trip, however he started off as a normal guy with a drug problem and ended up on Mars, completely detached from reality. I also thought the cartoon sequences were very effective, they accurately demonstrated his impoverished state of mind while he was tripping. The audience got the impression he really was flying in his own world. It was interesting to see the lifestyles of the other people involved in the drug trade, most had been completely dehumanized by their dependence, living in squalor yet completely unaware of their surroundings.

A great film! One that I can watch again for entertainment purposes only, but which also drives home the anti-drug message without being preachy. 8/10

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