Local Color
Synopsis
A successful artist looks back with loving memories on the summer of his defining year, 1974. A talented but troubled 18-year-old aspiring artist befriends a brilliant elderly alcoholic painter who has turned his back on not only art but life. The two form what appears to be at first a tenuous relationship. The kid wants to learn all the secrets the master has locked away inside his head and heart. Time has not been kind to the old master. His life appears pointless to him until the kid rekindles his interest in his work and ultimately gives him the will to live. Together, they give one another a priceless gift. The kid learns to see the world through the master's eyes. And the master learns to see life through the eyes of innocence again. This story is based on a real life experience.
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Local Color | Trailer | Armin Mueller-Stahl | Trevor Morgan | Ray Liotta | George GalloOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-01-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 19, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$33K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.01x
-$3.2M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Gallo
- Screenplay & Story
- George Gallo
- Original Score
- Chris Boardman
- Original Title
- Local Color
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $3.3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $33K
- Production Studios
- Media 8 Entertainment, Empire Films, Alla Prima Productions, Brushwork Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Gallo
George Gallo
Chris Boardman
Michael Negrin
Malcolm Campbell
Jimmy Evangelatos, David Permut, George Gallo, Julie Lott Gallo
Department Leadership Roster
George Gallo
Director
Jimmy Evangelatos
Producer
David Permut
Producer
George Gallo
Producer
George Gallo
Screenplay
Malcolm Campbell
Editor
Chris Boardman
Original Music Composer
Michael Negrin
Director of Photography
Emily Draper
Costume Design
Julie Lott Gallo
Producer
Bob Ziembicki
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Local Color
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What is Local Color about?
A successful artist looks back with loving memories on the summer of his defining year, 1974. A talented but troubled 18-year-old aspiring artist befriends a brilliant elderly alcoholic painter who has turned his back on not only art but life. The two form what appears to be at first a tenuous relationship. The kid wants to learn all the secrets the master has locked away inside his head and heart. Time has not been kind to the old master. His life appears pointless to him until the kid rekindles his interest in his work and ultimately gives him the will to live. Together, they give one another a priceless gift. The kid learns to see the world through the master's eyes. And the master learns to see life through the eyes of innocence again. This story is based on a real life experience.
Who directed Local Color?
Local Color was directed by George Gallo.
Who stars in Local Color?
The principal cast of Local Color includes Armin Mueller-Stahl, Trevor Morgan, Ray Liotta, Samantha Mathis, Ron Perlman.
When was Local Color released and how long is it?
Local Color was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of Local Color?
Local Color had a reported production budget of $3.3M and grossed $33K at the worldwide box office (0.01 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Local Color?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Local Color was composed by Chris Boardman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Local Color?
Local Color holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).