Virgil Bliss
Synopsis
Fresh out of a long stretch in prison, Virgil Bliss (Clint Jordan) vows to go straight in this gritty, character-driven drama. But finding a job, a wife and a sense of purpose doesn't come easy when you're living in a halfway house surrounded by junkies and thugs. Things start to look up when Virgil falls for Ruby (Kirsten Russell), a prostitute and fellow lost soul, but her drug addiction stands in the way of his shot at a normal life.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Slamdance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe Maggio
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe Maggio
- Original Score
- Anthony Gorman, Clint Jordan, Greta Gaines
- Original Title
- Virgil Bliss
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Incidental Films, Concrete Films, P-Kino
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe Maggio
Joe Maggio
Anthony Gorman, Clint Jordan, Greta Gaines
Harlan Bosmajian
Elizabeth Downer
Matthew Myers, Thierry Cagianut, John Maggio, Joe Maggio, Fridrik Thor Fridriksson
Department Leadership Roster
Joe Maggio
Director
Joe Maggio
Writer
Harlan Bosmajian
Director of Photography
Anthony Gorman
Original Music Composer
Elizabeth Downer
Editor
John Maggio
Producer
Joe Maggio
Producer
Clint Jordan
Original Music Composer
Greta Gaines
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Virgil Bliss
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Virgil Bliss about?
Fresh out of a long stretch in prison, Virgil Bliss (Clint Jordan) vows to go straight in this gritty, character-driven drama. But finding a job, a wife and a sense of purpose doesn't come easy when you're living in a halfway house surrounded by junkies and thugs. Things start to look up when Virgil falls for Ruby (Kirsten Russell), a prostitute and fellow lost soul, but her drug addiction stands in the way of his shot at a normal life.
Who directed Virgil Bliss?
Virgil Bliss was directed by Joe Maggio.
Who stars in Virgil Bliss?
The principal cast of Virgil Bliss includes Clint Jordan, Kirsten Russell, Anthony Gorman, Greg Amici, Marc Romeo.
When was Virgil Bliss released and how long is it?
Virgil Bliss was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Virgil Bliss?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Virgil Bliss was composed by Anthony Gorman, Clint Jordan, Greta Gaines.