The Brown Bunny
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Synopsis
Bud Clay races motorcycles in the 250cc Formula II class of road racing. After a race in New Hampshire, he has five days to get to his next race in California. During his road trip, he is haunted by memories of the last time he saw Daisy, his true love.
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Original Trailer 1
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-12-06
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Vienna International Film Festival (17-29 October 2003)
Festival / Special Debut
August 27, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 16, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$100K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$366K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.66x
+$266K net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincent Gallo
- Screenplay & Story
- Vincent Gallo
- Original Score
- John Frusciante, Ted Curson, Francesco Accardo, Gordon Lightfoot, Jackson C. Frank
- Original Title
- The Brown Bunny
- Country of Origin
- France, Japan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $100K
- Worldwide Gross
- $366K
- Production Studios
- Kinétique, Vincent Gallo Films, Wild Bunch, Gray Daisy Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincent Gallo
Vincent Gallo
John Frusciante, Ted Curson, Francesco Accardo, Gordon Lightfoot, Jackson C. Frank
Vincent Gallo
Vincent Gallo
Vincent Gallo
Department Leadership Roster
Vincent Gallo
Screenplay
Vincent Gallo
Editor
Vincent Gallo
Director of Photography
Vincent Gallo
Producer
Vincent Gallo
Director
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Brown Bunny
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Brown Bunny about?
Bud Clay races motorcycles in the 250cc Formula II class of road racing. After a race in New Hampshire, he has five days to get to his next race in California. During his road trip, he is haunted by memories of the last time he saw Daisy, his true love.
Who directed The Brown Bunny?
The Brown Bunny was directed by Vincent Gallo.
Who stars in The Brown Bunny?
The principal cast of The Brown Bunny includes Vincent Gallo, Chloë Sevigny, Cheryl Tiegs, Elizabeth Blake, Anna Vareschi.
When was The Brown Bunny released and how long is it?
The Brown Bunny was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Brown Bunny?
The Brown Bunny had a reported production budget of $100K and grossed $366K at the worldwide box office (3.66 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Brown Bunny?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Brown Bunny was composed by John Frusciante, Ted Curson, Francesco Accardo, Gordon Lightfoot, Jackson C. Frank.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Brown Bunny?
The Brown Bunny holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).