Sugar Town
“It's the place to be.”
Synopsis
A look at the lives of several struggling L.A. musicians. Gwen, a singer-songwriter, is on a quest for the big-time. Working as an assistant to a film production designer, Gwen tries to steal her boss' boyfriend, a veteran rock producer. The producer, meanwhile, is trying to orchestrate a comeback for an '80s band.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Jade Gordon
Gwen
John Taylor
Clive
Michael Des Barres
Nick
Martin Kemp
Jonesy
Larry Klein
Burt
John Doe
Carl
Lucinda Jenney
Kate
Marion Moseley
In Utero Baby
Veronica Nommenson
Violet
Elena Nommensen
Rose
Amelia Nommenson
Daisy
Ally Sheedy
Liz
Nicholas Walker
Masseuse
Rosanna Arquette
Eva
Jeffrey McDonald
Kevin
Catherine Munro
Groupie #1
Kristina Hayes
Groupie #2
Alyse Pozzo
Groupie #3
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 17, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allison Anders, Kurt Voss
- Screenplay & Story
- Kurt Voss, Allison Anders
- Original Score
- Larry Klein
- Original Title
- Sugar Town
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- October Films, Film4 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allison Anders, Kurt Voss
Kurt Voss, Allison Anders
Larry Klein
Kristian Bernier
Chris Figler
Daniel Hassid
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Hassid
Producer
Allison Anders
Director
Kurt Voss
Writer
Kurt Voss
Director
Chris Figler
Editor
Allison Anders
Writer
Kristian Bernier
Director of Photography
Anita Cabada
Costume Design
Alyssa Coppelman
Production Design
Larry Klein
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sugar Town.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sugar Town
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sugar Town about?
A look at the lives of several struggling L.A. musicians. Gwen, a singer-songwriter, is on a quest for the big-time. Working as an assistant to a film production designer, Gwen tries to steal her boss' boyfriend, a veteran rock producer. The producer, meanwhile, is trying to orchestrate a comeback for an '80s band.
Who directed Sugar Town?
Sugar Town was directed by Allison Anders, Kurt Voss.
Who stars in Sugar Town?
The principal cast of Sugar Town includes Jade Gordon, John Taylor, Michael Des Barres, Martin Kemp, Larry Klein.
When was Sugar Town released and how long is it?
Sugar Town was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Sugar Town?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sugar Town was composed by Larry Klein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sugar Town?
Sugar Town holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).