Tools of the Trade
Synopsis
Auto repair shop owner Brett Ford is going nuts trying to figure out why his shop isn't showing a profit. To relieve his stress he calls upon junior mechanic Ryan Block. He figures out that his staff is not only fooling around with each other, they are inviting customers to join in!
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1995
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Green, Kathy Mack
- Original Title
- Tools of the Trade
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Totally Tight Video
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Green, Kathy Mack
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Green
Director
Kathy Mack
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tools of the Trade
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What is Tools of the Trade about?
Auto repair shop owner Brett Ford is going nuts trying to figure out why his shop isn't showing a profit. To relieve his stress he calls upon junior mechanic Ryan Block. He figures out that his staff is not only fooling around with each other, they are inviting customers to join in!
Who directed Tools of the Trade?
Tools of the Trade was directed by Chris Green, Kathy Mack.
Who stars in Tools of the Trade?
The principal cast of Tools of the Trade includes Brett Ford, Dallas Taylor, Hank Hightower, Grant Larson, Ryan Block.
When was Tools of the Trade released and how long is it?
Tools of the Trade was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tools of the Trade?
Tools of the Trade holds official age classifications: US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).