Vulgar
“Everyone loves a clown... some more than others.”
Synopsis
Vulgar is about a man who is a children's clown but has not been getting much luck lately. He lives in a cheap apartment which he can't even afford. Bums are constantly sleeping in his run down car and crashing on his lawn. He has a nagging mother who lives in a nursing home, and his best friend is a moocher. One day he comes up with the idea to become a bachelor clown.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Vulgar Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-08-31
Top Cast
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Brian O'Halloran
Will Carlson / Flappy / Vulgar
Bryan Johnson
Syd Gilbert
Jerry Lewkowitz
Ed Fanelli
Ethan Suplee
Frankie Fanelli
Matthew Maher
Gino Fanelli
Debra Karr
Mother
Kevin Smith
Martan Ingram
Scott Mosier
Scotty
Jason Mewes
Tuott the Basehead
Walt Flanagan
Caddy
Diana Devlin
Sultry Audience Member
Don Gentile
Sleepy Bum
Thomas W. Leidner
Large Bum
David Gilbert
Delinquent #1
Erik Johnson
Delinquent #2
Scott Schiaffo
Travis Lee
Darin Johnson
Boy #1
Brian Hartsgrove
Boy #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 26, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 3, 2002
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$120K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.12x
-$105K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bryan Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Bryan Johnson
- Original Score
- Ryan Shore
- Original Title
- Vulgar
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Budget
- $120K
- Worldwide Gross
- $15K
- Production Studios
- Chango Productions, Shongo Filmworks Ltd., View Askew Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bryan Johnson
Bryan Johnson
Ryan Shore
David Klein
Scott Mosier, Bryan Johnson
Kevin Smith, Scott Mosier, Monica Hampton
Department Leadership Roster
Bryan Johnson
Director
Bryan Johnson
Writer
Monica Hampton
Producer
David Klein
Director of Photography
Scott Mosier
Editor
Bryan Johnson
Editor
Lisa Mareiness-Guinta
Production Design
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vulgar
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What is Vulgar about?
Vulgar is about a man who is a children's clown but has not been getting much luck lately. He lives in a cheap apartment which he can't even afford. Bums are constantly sleeping in his run down car and crashing on his lawn. He has a nagging mother who lives in a nursing home, and his best friend is a moocher. One day he comes up with the idea to become a bachelor clown.
Who directed Vulgar?
Vulgar was directed by Bryan Johnson.
Who stars in Vulgar?
The principal cast of Vulgar includes Brian O'Halloran, Bryan Johnson, Jerry Lewkowitz, Ethan Suplee, Matthew Maher.
When was Vulgar released and how long is it?
Vulgar was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What was the box office and production budget of Vulgar?
Vulgar had a reported production budget of $120K and grossed $15K at the worldwide box office (0.12 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Vulgar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Vulgar was composed by Ryan Shore.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Vulgar?
Vulgar holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).