Terminal USA
Synopsis
In a Japanese-American family, the mother is stealing the terminally ill grandpa's morphine, the airhead sister is having sex with the family lawyer, one brother gets perfect grades but is hiding a secret gay love of skinheads, and the other brother is a junkie. Over the course of one evening, the family falls apart due to their bizarre behaviour.
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Jon Moritsugu
Marvin / Katzumi
Amy Davis
Eightball
Jenny Woo
Holly
Victor of Aquitaine
Tom Sawyer The Lawyer
Sharon Omi
Ma
Ken Narasaki
Dad
Lenny Lang
Grandpa
Gregg Turkington
Six
Timothy Innes
Fagtoast
Peter Friedrich
Rex
Bonnie Dickenson
Sally
Jacques Boyreau
Tabitha The Skinhead
Elizabeth Canning
Muffy
Joshua Pollock
Pizzaboy
Lady
Hot Lust Operator
Issa Bowser
Buffy - Head Cheerleader
Kathleen Blihar
Cheerleader
Tami Lipsey
Cheerleader
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Moritsugu
- Screenplay & Story
- Jon Moritsugu
- Original Score
- Brian Burman, Michelle Handelman, Sugarshock
- Original Title
- Terminal USA
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- ITVS, Killing Kulture
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Moritsugu
Jon Moritsugu
Brian Burman, Michelle Handelman, Sugarshock
Todd Verow
Gary Weimberg
Andrea Sperling
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Moritsugu
Director
Jon Moritsugu
Writer
Gary Weimberg
Editor
Elizabeth Canning
Costume Design
Andrea Sperling
Producer
Jennifer M. Gentile
Production Design
Brian Burman
Original Music Composer
Michelle Handelman
Original Music Composer
Sugarshock
Original Music Composer
Todd Verow
Director of Photography
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BD Release: 1991-1995
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Frequently Asked Questions About Terminal USA
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Terminal USA about?
In a Japanese-American family, the mother is stealing the terminally ill grandpa's morphine, the airhead sister is having sex with the family lawyer, one brother gets perfect grades but is hiding a secret gay love of skinheads, and the other brother is a junkie. Over the course of one evening, the family falls apart due to their bizarre behaviour.
Who directed Terminal USA?
Terminal USA was directed by Jon Moritsugu.
Who stars in Terminal USA?
The principal cast of Terminal USA includes Jon Moritsugu, Amy Davis, Jenny Woo, Victor of Aquitaine, Sharon Omi.
When was Terminal USA released and how long is it?
Terminal USA was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Terminal USA?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Terminal USA was composed by Brian Burman, Michelle Handelman, Sugarshock.