Turning Green
“The Irish countryside will never be the same”
Synopsis
Set in late 1970s Ireland, it tells the story of 16-year-old James Powers, an American who finds himself lost after his mother dies and he is forced to live with his three Irish aunts. Displaced and depressed, he longs for a way to make it back to America. One lucky weekend in London, James discovers pornography and, desperate for cash, he decides to sell them back in Ireland. His success spreads wildly. After finding a possible way home, he must decide where home really is, and finds that one's place in the world is all a state of mind.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 11, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 21, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Aimette, John G. Hofmann
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Aimette, John G. Hofmann
- Original Score
- Scott Brittingham, Mitch Davis
- Original Title
- Turning Green
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Curbside Pictures LLC, Indalo Productions, Net Return Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Aimette, John G. Hofmann
Michael Aimette, John G. Hofmann
Scott Brittingham, Mitch Davis
Tim Fleming
John G. Hofmann
Andrew Charas, Nesim Hason, Sezin Hason, Robert Malkani, Anthony Moody
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Aimette
Director
John G. Hofmann
Director
Michael Aimette
Writer
John G. Hofmann
Writer
Andrew Charas
Producer
Robert Malkani
Producer
Scott Brittingham
Original Music Composer
Mitch Davis
Original Music Composer
Tim Fleming
Director of Photography
John G. Hofmann
Editor
Laurent Mellet
Production Design
Maeve Paterson
Costume Design
Joe Condren
Stunt Coordinator
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Turning Green
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Turning Green about?
Set in late 1970s Ireland, it tells the story of 16-year-old James Powers, an American who finds himself lost after his mother dies and he is forced to live with his three Irish aunts. Displaced and depressed, he longs for a way to make it back to America. One lucky weekend in London, James discovers pornography and, desperate for cash, he decides to sell them back in Ireland. His success spreads wildly. After finding a possible way home, he must decide where home really is, and finds that one's place in the world is all a state of mind.
Who directed Turning Green?
Turning Green was directed by Michael Aimette, John G. Hofmann.
Who stars in Turning Green?
The principal cast of Turning Green includes Timothy Hutton, Alessandro Nivola, Colm Meaney, Donal Gallery, Killian Morgan.
When was Turning Green released and how long is it?
Turning Green was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Turning Green?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Turning Green was composed by Scott Brittingham, Mitch Davis.