American Cowslip
“It takes a village to raise an addict...”
Synopsis
In Blythe, California, a small town in the remote California desert, Ethan Inglebrink is an eccentric, agoraphobic heroin addict who is obsessed with his garden. This dark comedy follows the last days of Ethan's life as he struggles to find purpose at a time when it might be too late to even matter.
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American Cowslip (2009) | Trailer | Ronnie Gene Blevins | Diane Ladd | Rip Torn | Mark DavidOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-05-06
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Austin Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 24, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark David
- Screenplay & Story
- Ronnie Gene Blevins, Mark David
- Original Score
- Joseph Blaustein, Mark David
- Original Title
- American Cowslip
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Production Studios
- Buffalo Speedway Film Company, Cowslip Film Partners, Zetta Pictures, Firefly Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark David
Ronnie Gene Blevins, Mark David
Joseph Blaustein, Mark David
Mark David
Jonathan Lucas
Steve Daly, Daniel Wood, Livingston Webb, Mark David, Steve Blevins
Department Leadership Roster
Mark David
Director
Jonathan Lucas
Editor
Mark David
Producer
Steve Blevins
Producer
Joseph Blaustein
Original Music Composer
Tony Hewett
Producer
Mark David
Director of Photography
Ronnie Gene Blevins
Writer
Mark David
Original Music Composer
Mark David
Writer
Gabor Norman
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About American Cowslip
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What is American Cowslip about?
In Blythe, California, a small town in the remote California desert, Ethan Inglebrink is an eccentric, agoraphobic heroin addict who is obsessed with his garden. This dark comedy follows the last days of Ethan's life as he struggles to find purpose at a time when it might be too late to even matter.
Who directed American Cowslip?
American Cowslip was directed by Mark David.
Who stars in American Cowslip?
The principal cast of American Cowslip includes Ronnie Gene Blevins, Cloris Leachman, Val Kilmer, Peter Falk, Rip Torn.
When was American Cowslip released and how long is it?
American Cowslip was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for American Cowslip?
The original motion picture soundtrack for American Cowslip was composed by Joseph Blaustein, Mark David.
What is the age rating and content advisory for American Cowslip?
American Cowslip holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).