The Pump
Synopsis
A dramatic parable of choice and resulting consequences. Synopsis: A man is traveling alone in his car in Southern California. The year is 1947. He stops to look at his road map. The map warns him that no one should turn off the main roads without inquiring locally. The driver notices what looks like a short-cut on the map. He turns onto it. Soon his car has overheated and he is stalled - miles away from any help. The traveler walks away from the road apparently hoping to find another short-cut, cross-country. He brings no hat, no canteen, no provisions.
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April 5, 1988
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- T.C. Christensen
- Screenplay & Story
- Kieth Merrill
- Original Title
- The Pump
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- The Visual Transit Authority
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
T.C. Christensen
Kieth Merrill
T.C. Christensen
Department Leadership Roster
Kieth Merrill
Writer
T.C. Christensen
Director
T.C. Christensen
Producer
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What is The Pump about?
A dramatic parable of choice and resulting consequences. Synopsis: A man is traveling alone in his car in Southern California. The year is 1947. He stops to look at his road map. The map warns him that no one should turn off the main roads without inquiring locally. The driver notices what looks like a short-cut on the map. He turns onto it. Soon his car has overheated and he is stalled - miles away from any help. The traveler walks away from the road apparently hoping to find another short-cut, cross-country. He brings no hat, no canteen, no provisions.
Who directed The Pump?
The Pump was directed by T.C. Christensen.
Who stars in The Pump?
The principal cast of The Pump includes Wayne Brennan.
When was The Pump released and how long is it?
The Pump was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 8m.