Spindletop: The Beginning
“Based on the true events of Spindletop.”
Synopsis
"Spindletop: The Beginning" is a period piece short film about the "The Prophet of Spindletop," Pattillo Higgins, and his mischievous antics as a young teenager. Spindletop refers to the 1901 oil gusher in Beaumont which would change the economy of Texas and the Gulf Coast forever.
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"Spindletop: The Beginning" Cast Reel
Type: Clip • Published 2020-06-09
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Keegan Bouton
Young Pattillo Higgins
Chiara McCarty
School Teacher
John Frederick
Officer Henry
Parker White
Private Smith
Mat Williams
Willie Duncan
Patti Brindley
Piano Player
John C. Coffman
Director Daniel
Bryan Ensign
Dapper Gentleman
Mark Ensign
Dapper Gentleman
Bryan Richard Gay
The Photographer
Mary Hooker
Prostitute #1
Beryl Hubbard
Country Bumpkin #2
Dorothy Hughes
Choir Lady #1
Marilyn Manson-Hayes
Director Daniel's Wife
Dee Ann Prince-Lewis
Choir Lady
Betty Davis Pruitt
Prostitute #2
Heather Sonnier
Prostitute #3
Evan Soto
Student Marvin
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 10, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jason Leal
- Screenplay & Story
- Jason Leal
- Original Title
- Spindletop: The Beginning
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- 10101 Productions, Fresh Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jason Leal
Jason Leal
Jason Leal, Christopher Eric Schmidt
Department Leadership Roster
Kellie Penna
Production Design
Jason Leal
Producer
Jason Leal
Director
Jason Leal
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Spindletop: The Beginning about?
"Spindletop: The Beginning" is a period piece short film about the "The Prophet of Spindletop," Pattillo Higgins, and his mischievous antics as a young teenager. Spindletop refers to the 1901 oil gusher in Beaumont which would change the economy of Texas and the Gulf Coast forever.
Who directed Spindletop: The Beginning?
Spindletop: The Beginning was directed by Jason Leal.
Who stars in Spindletop: The Beginning?
The principal cast of Spindletop: The Beginning includes Keegan Bouton, Chiara McCarty, John Frederick, Parker White, Mat Williams.
When was Spindletop: The Beginning released and how long is it?
Spindletop: The Beginning was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 13m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Spindletop: The Beginning?
Spindletop: The Beginning holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).