Arresting Gena
Synopsis
A directionless teenager (Aesha Waks) becomes involved with a headstrong runaway (Summer Phoenix) and her drug-dealing brother (Sam Rockwell).
Top Cast
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Gena
Summer Phoenix
Jane Freeman
J. Smith-Cameron
Caroline Lee
Sam Rockwell
Sonny
Rini Bell
Alice
Brendan Sexton III
Soldier
Adrian Grenier
Kabush
Paul Giamatti
Detective Wilson
Gabriel De Silva
Keedo
Paul Lazar
Uncle John
Annie Golden
Sally
Kirk Acevedo
Caller
Dan Moran
Sugar
Vincent Laresca
Bopo
Lola Pashalinski
Mrs. Meanie
Heather Matarazzo
Pam
Merritt Wever
Tammy
Glenn Fitzgerald
Pimp
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 27, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hannah Weyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Hannah Weyer
- Original Score
- Pat Irwin
- Original Title
- Arresting Gena
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Good Machine, Kardana-Swinsky Films, Art Fear Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hannah Weyer
Hannah Weyer
Pat Irwin
Eliot Rockett
Meg Reticker
Margot Bridger, Ted Hope, John N. Hart, Tom Carouso, James Schamus
Department Leadership Roster
Hannah Weyer
Director
Margot Bridger
Producer
Ted Hope
Producer
Meg Reticker
Editor
Hannah Weyer
Writer
Pat Irwin
Original Music Composer
Eliot Rockett
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Arresting Gena.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Arresting Gena
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Arresting Gena about?
A directionless teenager (Aesha Waks) becomes involved with a headstrong runaway (Summer Phoenix) and her drug-dealing brother (Sam Rockwell).
Who directed Arresting Gena?
Arresting Gena was directed by Hannah Weyer.
Who stars in Arresting Gena?
The principal cast of Arresting Gena includes Aesha Waks, Summer Phoenix, J. Smith-Cameron, Sam Rockwell, Rini Bell.
When was Arresting Gena released and how long is it?
Arresting Gena was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Arresting Gena?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Arresting Gena was composed by Pat Irwin.