Trees Lounge
“A story about one man's search... for who knows what”
Synopsis
Tommy has lost his job, his love and his life. He lives in a small apartment above the Trees Lounge, a bar which he frequents along with a few other regulars without lives. He gets a job driving an ice cream truck and ends up getting involved with the seventeen-year-old niece of his ex-girlfriend. This gets him into serious trouble with her father.
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TREES LOUNGE - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-04-11
Top Cast
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Steve Buscemi
Tommy
Chloë Sevigny
Debbie
Carol Kane
Connie
Mark Boone Junior
Mike
Bronson Dudley
Bill
Anthony LaPaglia
Rob
Michael Buscemi
Raymond
Elizabeth Bracco
Theresa
Rockets Redglare
Stan
Samuel L. Jackson
Wendell
Bianca Hunter
Kelly
iO Tillett Wright
Little Girl
Eszter Balint
Marie
Suzanne Shepherd
Jackie
Debi Mazar
Crystal
Kevin Corrigan
Matthew
Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
James
Brooke Smith
Tina
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 11, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Buscemi
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Buscemi
- Original Score
- Evan Lurie
- Original Title
- Trees Lounge
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $1.3M
- Production Studios
- Live Entertainment, Addis-Wechsler Productions, Muse Productions, Brad Wyman Productions, Seneca Falls Picture Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Buscemi
Steve Buscemi
Evan Lurie
Lisa Rinzler
Kate Williams
Chris Hanley, Nick Wechsler, Brad Wyman, Julie Yorn
Department Leadership Roster
Lisa Rinzler
Director of Photography
Steve Buscemi
Director
Steve Buscemi
Writer
Chris Hanley
Producer
Brad Wyman
Producer
Kate Williams
Editor
Steve Rosenzweig
Production Design
Mari-An Ceo
Costume Design
Evan Lurie
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trees Lounge
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What is Trees Lounge about?
Tommy has lost his job, his love and his life. He lives in a small apartment above the Trees Lounge, a bar which he frequents along with a few other regulars without lives. He gets a job driving an ice cream truck and ends up getting involved with the seventeen-year-old niece of his ex-girlfriend. This gets him into serious trouble with her father.
Who directed Trees Lounge?
Trees Lounge was directed by Steve Buscemi.
Who stars in Trees Lounge?
The principal cast of Trees Lounge includes Steve Buscemi, Chloë Sevigny, Carol Kane, Mark Boone Junior, Bronson Dudley.
When was Trees Lounge released and how long is it?
Trees Lounge was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Trees Lounge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Trees Lounge was composed by Evan Lurie.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Trees Lounge?
Trees Lounge holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).