A Better Place
Synopsis
A high school outcast new to town becomes friends with a violent loner still haunted by the death of his parents.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
A Better Place (1997) OFFICIAL Re-Release Trailer - Remastered & Restored! A Film By Vincent Pereira
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-01-22
Top Cast
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Eion Bailey
Ryan
Robert DiPatri
Barret
Joseph Cassese
Todd
Carmen Llywelyn
Augustine
Brian Lynch
Eddie
Bryan Sproat
Justin
Molly Castelloe
Meg
Gerald Rosamilia
Vice Dealer
Mark SaFranko
Todd’s Father
Jerry Rosamilia
Barret’s Father
Jason Lee
Dennis Pepper / Steve
Christina Squillari
Bitchy Girl
Suzanne Smith
Additional Bitchy Girl
Vincent Pereira
Jake
Eric Einhorn
Lookout Student
Richard Lynch
Mr. Raimi
Scott Mosier
Larry
Patricia DiPatri
Barret’s Mother
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$100K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincent Pereira
- Screenplay & Story
- Vincent Pereira
- Original Score
- Mikael Jorgensen, Andres Karu, Ben Reed, Michael Ferentino
- Original Title
- A Better Place
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Budget
- $100K
- Production Studios
- View Askew Productions, Synapse Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincent Pereira
Vincent Pereira
Mikael Jorgensen, Andres Karu, Ben Reed, Michael Ferentino
Jonathon Belinski
Vincent Pereira
Kevin Smith, Paul C. Finn, Scott Mosier, Vincent Pereira
Department Leadership Roster
Vincent Pereira
Writer
Vincent Pereira
Director
Mikael Jorgensen
Original Music Composer
Andres Karu
Original Music Composer
Paul C. Finn
Producer
Ben Reed
Original Music Composer
Vincent Pereira
Editor
Michael Ferentino
Original Music Composer
Vincent Pereira
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Better Place
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Better Place about?
A high school outcast new to town becomes friends with a violent loner still haunted by the death of his parents.
Who directed A Better Place?
A Better Place was directed by Vincent Pereira.
Who stars in A Better Place?
The principal cast of A Better Place includes Eion Bailey, Robert DiPatri, Joseph Cassese, Carmen Llywelyn, Brian Lynch.
When was A Better Place released and how long is it?
A Better Place was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for A Better Place?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Better Place was composed by Mikael Jorgensen, Andres Karu, Ben Reed, Michael Ferentino.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Better Place?
A Better Place holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).