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Riding the Bullet (2004)

R · 2004-10-15 · 1h 38m · EN
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The dead travel fast

In 1969, while studying at the University of Maine, artist Alan Parker becomes obsessed with death. Believing he is losing his girlfriend, he tries to commit suicide on his birthday but his friends manage to stop him. He receives news that his mother has had a stroke and decides to hitchhike to visit her at the hospital.

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Mick GarrisDirector, Writer
Budget
$5M
Box office
$264.5K

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Jonathan JacksonJonathan JacksonAlan ParkerDavid ArquetteDavid ArquetteGeorge StaubCliff RobertsonCliff RobertsonFarmerBarbara HersheyBarbara HersheyJean ParkerErika ChristensenErika ChristensenJessica HadleyPeter LaCroixPeter LaCroixMature AlanJackson WarrisJackson WarrisAlan, Age 6Jeffrey BallardJeffrey BallardAlan, Age 12Chris GauthierChris GauthierHector PassmoreRobin NielsenRobin NielsenArchie HowardMatt FrewerMatt FrewerMr. ClarksonSimon WebbSimon WebbGrim Reaper

Keywords

HalloweenSuicideApoplectic strokeEx-girlfriend

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThriller · Drama · HorrorTheme affinityHalloween · Suicide · Apoplectic StrokeDialogue densityDramaDirector preference78575Actor preference155824 · 17025 · 29811Country preferenceCa

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What is Riding the Bullet about?

In 1969, while studying at the University of Maine, artist Alan Parker becomes obsessed with death. Believing he is losing his girlfriend, he tries to commit suicide on his birthday but his friends manage to stop him. He receives news that his mother has had a stroke and decides to hitchhike to visit her at the hospital.

How long is Riding the Bullet?

Riding the Bullet has a runtime of 98 minutes.

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