Grind
Synopsis
When a drag-racing, hard-luck parolee moves in with his brother in hopes of that ever-elusive fresh start in life, he's sure to be warm for the form of his brother's bored young wife. Things only get worse when he tries to turn a quick buck in a one-time insurance fraud operation.
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GRIND (1997) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-04-24
Top Cast
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Billy Crudup
Eddie
Adrienne Shelly
Janey
Paul Schulze
Terry
Frank Vincent
Nick
Saul Stein
Jack
Amanda Peet
Patty
Steve Beach
Jimmy
Timothy Devlin
Scully
Nick Sandow
Lenny
Arthur J. Nascarella
Factory Foreman
Jason Andrews
Joey
Angela Pupello
Pam
Tim Williams
Scott
Joe Pallister
J.J.
John DiResta
Police Officer
Elaine Langbaum
Janey's Mom
Mitchell Speert
Racecar Driver
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 11, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Kentis
- Screenplay & Story
- Laura Lau, Chris Kentis
- Original Score
- Brian Kelly
- Original Title
- Grind
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Kodiak Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Kentis
Laura Lau, Chris Kentis
Brian Kelly
Stephen Kazmierski
Laura Lau, Thomas N. Staub
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Kentis
Director
Laura Lau
Producer
Brian Kelly
Original Music Composer
Laura Lau
Writer
Chris Kentis
Writer
Thérèse DePrez
Production Design
Stephen Kazmierski
Director of Photography
Janie Bryant
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Grind
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Grind about?
When a drag-racing, hard-luck parolee moves in with his brother in hopes of that ever-elusive fresh start in life, he's sure to be warm for the form of his brother's bored young wife. Things only get worse when he tries to turn a quick buck in a one-time insurance fraud operation.
Who directed Grind?
Grind was directed by Chris Kentis.
Who stars in Grind?
The principal cast of Grind includes Billy Crudup, Adrienne Shelly, Paul Schulze, Frank Vincent, Saul Stein.
When was Grind released and how long is it?
Grind was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Grind?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Grind was composed by Brian Kelly.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Grind?
Grind holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).