The Delicate Art of the Rifle
“History is not a bullet”
Synopsis
A surrealistic comedy-drama about a school shooting as seen through the eyes of a socially awkward college student named Jay. Walt Whitman, the shooter, is loosely based on Charles Whitman, but the film is not in any way a factual account of the 1966 shootings at the University of Texas.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dante Harper
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Grant
- Original Score
- Scott Pearson
- Original Title
- The Delicate Art of the Rifle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
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Dante Harper
Stephen Grant
Scott Pearson
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Stephen Grant
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Dante Harper
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What is The Delicate Art of the Rifle about?
A surrealistic comedy-drama about a school shooting as seen through the eyes of a socially awkward college student named Jay. Walt Whitman, the shooter, is loosely based on Charles Whitman, but the film is not in any way a factual account of the 1966 shootings at the University of Texas.
Who directed The Delicate Art of the Rifle?
The Delicate Art of the Rifle was directed by Dante Harper.
Who stars in The Delicate Art of the Rifle?
The principal cast of The Delicate Art of the Rifle includes Gabrielle Greigo, Shannon Gelobter, Joy Gewalt, Joseph W. Hedrick, Dante Harper.
When was The Delicate Art of the Rifle released and how long is it?
The Delicate Art of the Rifle was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Delicate Art of the Rifle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Delicate Art of the Rifle was composed by Scott Pearson.