A Bucket of Blood
“Murder is his masterpiece.”
Synopsis
Walter Paisley, a busboy at a cappuccino bar called the Jabberjaw, is praised as a genius after he kills his landlady's cat and covers it in plaster. Pressured to produce more work, he goes after bigger subjects.
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Anthony Michael Hall
Walter
Justine Bateman
Carla
Shadoe Stevens
Maxwell
Sam Lloyd
Leonard
Jesse D. Goins
Art
Kin Shriner
Lou
David Cross
Charlie
Patrick Bristow
Link
Darcy DeMoss
Alice
Julianna McCarthy
Mrs. Swicker
Paul Bartel
Older Man
Mink Stole
Older Woman
Jennifer Coolidge
Stupid Girl
Michael McDonald
Dancer
Will Ferrell
Young Man
Sheila Travis
Mayolia
Jim Wise
Guitar Player/Singer
Stephen Burrows
Carpenter
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 12, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael McDonald
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles B. Griffith
- Original Score
- David Wurst, Eric Wurst
- Original Title
- A Bucket of Blood
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Showtime Networks, Concorde-New Horizons
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael McDonald
Charles B. Griffith, Brendan Broderick, Michael McDonald
David Wurst, Eric Wurst
Christopher Baffa
Roderick Davis
Mike Elliott, Lance H. Robbins, Roger Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Roderick Davis
Editor
Mike Elliott
Producer
Patrick J. Statham
Stunt Coordinator
Charles B. Griffith
Screenplay
Brendan Broderick
Writer
Nava
Production Design
Maral Kalinian
Costume Design
Michael McDonald
Director
Michael McDonald
Writer
Christopher Baffa
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Bucket of Blood
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What is A Bucket of Blood about?
Walter Paisley, a busboy at a cappuccino bar called the Jabberjaw, is praised as a genius after he kills his landlady's cat and covers it in plaster. Pressured to produce more work, he goes after bigger subjects.
Who directed A Bucket of Blood?
A Bucket of Blood was directed by Michael McDonald.
Who stars in A Bucket of Blood?
The principal cast of A Bucket of Blood includes Anthony Michael Hall, Justine Bateman, Shadoe Stevens, Sam Lloyd, Jesse D. Goins.
When was A Bucket of Blood released and how long is it?
A Bucket of Blood was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for A Bucket of Blood?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Bucket of Blood was composed by David Wurst, Eric Wurst.