The Owls
Synopsis
Two middle-aged lesbian couples accidentally kill a younger girl and decide to cover it up. But their crime comes back to haunt them when an unexpected stranger appears in their lives, bringing tension and discord.
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THE OWLS (2010) - Official Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-04-21
Top Cast
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Guinevere Turner
Iris
Deak Evgenikos
Cricket
V.S. Brodie
MJ
Lisa Gornick
Lily
Cheryl Dunye
Carol
Skyler Cooper
Skye
Michael Lucid
Real Estate Agent
P. David Ebersole
Gay Couple
Todd Hughes
Gay Couple
Anna Margarita Albelo
House Party Guest
Jessica Chermayeff
House Party Guest
Jennifer Jordan Day
House Party Guest
Rhys Ernst
House Party Guest / Interview
Angelique Pereira
House Party Guest
Diep Tran
Restaurant Owner
Alexandra Juhasz
Interview
Sarah Schulman
Interview
Campbell Ex
Interview
Release History & Theatrical Window
Brunswick Underground Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cheryl Dunye
- Screenplay & Story
- Cheryl Dunye, Sarah Schulman
- Original Score
- Ysanne Spevack
- Original Title
- The Owls
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Parliament Film Collective
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cheryl Dunye
Cheryl Dunye, Sarah Schulman
Ysanne Spevack
Alison Kelly
Agústa Einarsdóttir
Cheryl Dunye, Agústa Einarsdóttir, Alexandra Juhasz, Skip Snow, Molly Sturdevant
Department Leadership Roster
Cheryl Dunye
Director
Cheryl Dunye
Writer
Sarah Schulman
Writer
Cheryl Dunye
Producer
Agústa Einarsdóttir
Producer
Alexandra Juhasz
Producer
Skip Snow
Producer
Molly Sturdevant
Producer
Ernesto Foronda
Producer
Alison Kelly
Director of Photography
Agústa Einarsdóttir
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Owls
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Owls about?
Two middle-aged lesbian couples accidentally kill a younger girl and decide to cover it up. But their crime comes back to haunt them when an unexpected stranger appears in their lives, bringing tension and discord.
Who directed The Owls?
The Owls was directed by Cheryl Dunye.
Who stars in The Owls?
The principal cast of The Owls includes Guinevere Turner, Deak Evgenikos, V.S. Brodie, Lisa Gornick, Cheryl Dunye.
When was The Owls released and how long is it?
The Owls was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for The Owls?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Owls was composed by Ysanne Spevack.