The Dust Factory
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Synopsis
Ryan is a teenager who lacks the ability to speak. One day, Ryan falls off a bridge and he finds himself transported to a strange fantasy world where he encounters his Grandpa Randolph and a pretty girl named Melanie; together, Ryan and Melanie learn to help one another with their problems, and they both discover the wisdom they can gain from elders like Grandpa Randolph.
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The Dust Factory (2004) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-09-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 15, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eric Small
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Small
- Original Score
- Luis Bacalov
- Original Title
- The Dust Factory
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Worldwide Gross
- $12
- Production Studios
- Bahr Productions Inc., Motion Picture Corporation of America, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eric Small
Eric Small
Luis Bacalov
Stephen M. Katz
Glenn Farr
Eric Small, Tani Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Small
Producer
Stephen M. Katz
Director of Photography
Tani Cohen
Producer
Eric Small
Screenplay
Glenn Farr
Editor
Rita Riggs
Costume Design
Luis Bacalov
Original Music Composer
Eric Small
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dust Factory
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What is The Dust Factory about?
Ryan is a teenager who lacks the ability to speak. One day, Ryan falls off a bridge and he finds himself transported to a strange fantasy world where he encounters his Grandpa Randolph and a pretty girl named Melanie; together, Ryan and Melanie learn to help one another with their problems, and they both discover the wisdom they can gain from elders like Grandpa Randolph.
Who directed The Dust Factory?
The Dust Factory was directed by Eric Small.
Who stars in The Dust Factory?
The principal cast of The Dust Factory includes Armin Mueller-Stahl, Hayden Panettiere, Ryan Kelley, Kim Myers, George De La Pena.
When was The Dust Factory released and how long is it?
The Dust Factory was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
How much did The Dust Factory make at the box office?
The Dust Factory grossed $12 in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Dust Factory?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dust Factory was composed by Luis Bacalov.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dust Factory?
The Dust Factory holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).