Fits and Starts
Synopsis
A struggling writer can't seem to escape his wife's literary success. When a road trip to a publisher's salon takes an unexpected turn, he has to face his own creative shortcomings and find a way to regain control of his life and work.
Top Cast
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Wyatt Cenac
David Warwick
Greta Lee
Jennifer 'J.M.' Lee
Maria Dizzia
Sawyer Edwards
Jennifer Prediger
Female Shopper
Buzz Bovshow
Bernard Geist
Diane Ciesla
Lily Geist
Michael Cyril Creighton
Richard Pringle
Matt Dellapina
Jordan
Ben Sinclair
Parking Attendant
Erin Markey
Bee Girl
Tiffany Bartok
Mother
Jaxon Bartok
Sick Child
Laura Terruso
Radio Host
Larry Murphy
Officer McDannell
Sam Seder
Officer Dressler
Sally Sockwell
Greenwich Resident
Precious
Greenwich Pooch
Mike Akmal
Quick Mart Cashier
Release History & Theatrical Window
South by Southwest Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Laura Terruso
- Screenplay & Story
- Laura Terruso
- Original Score
- Jay Israelson
- Original Title
- Fits and Starts
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Laura Terruso
Laura Terruso
Jay Israelson
Benjamin Rutkowski
Robert Grigsby Wilson
Neda Armian, Laura Terruso, Stacey Parks, Margherita Arco
Department Leadership Roster
Neda Armian
Producer
Laura Terruso
Producer
Margherita Arco
Producer
Katrina Whalen
Production Design
Aubrey Laufer
Costume Design
Laura Terruso
Writer
Laura Terruso
Director
Robert Grigsby Wilson
Editor
Jay Israelson
Original Music Composer
Benjamin Rutkowski
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Fits and Starts.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fits and Starts
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fits and Starts about?
A struggling writer can't seem to escape his wife's literary success. When a road trip to a publisher's salon takes an unexpected turn, he has to face his own creative shortcomings and find a way to regain control of his life and work.
Who directed Fits and Starts?
Fits and Starts was directed by Laura Terruso.
Who stars in Fits and Starts?
The principal cast of Fits and Starts includes Wyatt Cenac, Greta Lee, Maria Dizzia, Jennifer Prediger, Buzz Bovshow.
When was Fits and Starts released and how long is it?
Fits and Starts was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Fits and Starts?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fits and Starts was composed by Jay Israelson.