Towelhead
“How can you find yourself if no one can see you?”
Synopsis
A young Arab-American girl struggles with her sexual obsession, a bigoted Army reservist, and her strict father during the Gulf War.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Nothing Is Private "Towelhead" official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-05-03
Top Cast
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Summer Bishil
Jasira Maroun
Aaron Eckhart
Mr. Vuoso
Toni Collette
Melina Hines
Maria Bello
Gail Monahan
Peter Macdissi
Rifat Maroun
Eugene Jones III
Thomas Bradley
Lynn Collins
Thena Panos
Chase Ellison
Zack Vuoso
Matt Letscher
Gil Hines
Chris Messina
Barry
Gemmenne de la Peña
Denise
Carrie Preston
Evelyn Vuoso
LoriDawn Messuri
Topless Golfer
Kim Knight
Topless Golfer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 12, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 17, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$368K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Ball
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Ball
- Original Score
- Thomas Newman
- Original Title
- Towelhead
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English, Spanish, French
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Worldwide Gross
- $368K
- Production Studios
- This is that, Your Face Goes Here Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Ball
Alan Ball, Alicia Erian
Thomas Newman
Newton Thomas Sigel
Andy Keir
Alan Ball, Peggy Rajski, Anne Carey, Ted Hope
Department Leadership Roster
James Chinlund
Production Design
Andy Keir
Editor
Alan Ball
Director
Alan Ball
Producer
Newton Thomas Sigel
Director of Photography
Ted Hope
Producer
Alan Ball
Screenplay
Thomas Newman
Original Music Composer
Danny Glicker
Costume Design
Lou Simon
Stunt Coordinator
Louis Morin
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Towelhead
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Towelhead about?
A young Arab-American girl struggles with her sexual obsession, a bigoted Army reservist, and her strict father during the Gulf War.
Who directed Towelhead?
Towelhead was directed by Alan Ball.
Who stars in Towelhead?
The principal cast of Towelhead includes Summer Bishil, Aaron Eckhart, Toni Collette, Maria Bello, Peter Macdissi.
When was Towelhead released and how long is it?
Towelhead was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
How much did Towelhead make at the box office?
Towelhead grossed $368K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Towelhead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Towelhead was composed by Thomas Newman.
Is Towelhead based on a book or true story?
Towelhead is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alicia Erian".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Towelhead?
Towelhead holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).