Emerald Cities
Synopsis
Emerald Cities, completing the trilogy, is a story about a young woman who runs off from her Death Valley home to seek her fortune. Her drunken dad still stuck in his Santa suit from the local Christmas pagent, follows and soon comes in contact with the "new dark ages" of 1984. Juxtapositions of "on-the street" interviews (by Willie Boy Walker), punk performances by bands Flipper and The Mutants, TV shows of past-life hypnotism and nuclear destruction, and a crazed ex-con all finally intermix with the characters' own sagas.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1983
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rick Schmidt
- Screenplay & Story
- Rick Schmidt, Dick Richardson
- Original Title
- Emerald Cities
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Target Video
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rick Schmidt
Rick Schmidt, Dick Richardson
Bill Kimberlin, George Manupelli
Rick Schmidt
Rick Schmidt
Department Leadership Roster
Rick Schmidt
Director
Rick Schmidt
Writer
Rick Schmidt
Producer
Rick Schmidt
Editor
Dick Richardson
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Emerald Cities
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Emerald Cities about?
Emerald Cities, completing the trilogy, is a story about a young woman who runs off from her Death Valley home to seek her fortune. Her drunken dad still stuck in his Santa suit from the local Christmas pagent, follows and soon comes in contact with the "new dark ages" of 1984. Juxtapositions of "on-the street" interviews (by Willie Boy Walker), punk performances by bands Flipper and The Mutants, TV shows of past-life hypnotism and nuclear destruction, and a crazed ex-con all finally intermix with the characters' own sagas.
Who directed Emerald Cities?
Emerald Cities was directed by Rick Schmidt.
Who stars in Emerald Cities?
The principal cast of Emerald Cities includes Carolyn Zaremba, Ed Nylund, Dick Richardson, Ted Falconi, Kelly Boen.
When was Emerald Cities released and how long is it?
Emerald Cities was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.