Simple Men
“They're good boys with bad attitude!”
Synopsis
Two diametrically opposite brothers set off on a journey to reunite with their estranged father but when their motorcycle breaks down while passing through a small town, they become entangled in local life.
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Trailer - SIMPLE MEN (1992, Hal Hartley, Robert John Burke, Martin Donovan, Elisa Löwensohn)
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-09-06
Top Cast
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Robert John Burke
Bill McCabe
Bill Sage
Dennis McCabe
Karen Sillas
Kate
Elina Löwensohn
Elina
Martin Donovan
Martin
Mark Chandler Bailey
Mike
Chris Cooke
Vic
Jeffrey Howard
Ned Rifle
Holly Marie Combs
Kim
Joe Stevens
Jack
Damian Young
Sheriff
Marietta Marich
Mom
John MacKay
Dad
Bethany Wright
Mary
Richard Reyes
Security Guard
James Hansen Prince
Frank
Ed Geldart
Cop at Desk
Vivian Lanko
Nun
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 14, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hal Hartley
- Screenplay & Story
- Hal Hartley
- Original Score
- Hal Hartley
- Original Title
- Simple Men
- Country of Origin
- Italy, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Zenith Entertainment, American Playhouse, Fine Line Features, BiM Distribuzione, True Fiction Pictures, Film Four International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hal Hartley
Hal Hartley
Hal Hartley
Michael Spiller
Steve Hamilton
Bruce Weiss, Jerome Brownstein, Ted Hope, Hal Hartley
Department Leadership Roster
Hal Hartley
Director
Hal Hartley
Writer
Michael Spiller
Director of Photography
Steve Hamilton
Editor
Alexandra Welker
Costume Design
Hal Hartley
Original Music Composer
Daniel Ouellette
Production Design
Ted Hope
Producer
Hal Hartley
Producer
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 Simple Men
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What is Simple Men about?
Two diametrically opposite brothers set off on a journey to reunite with their estranged father but when their motorcycle breaks down while passing through a small town, they become entangled in local life.
Who directed Simple Men?
Simple Men was directed by Hal Hartley.
Who stars in Simple Men?
The principal cast of Simple Men includes Robert John Burke, Bill Sage, Karen Sillas, Elina Löwensohn, Martin Donovan.
When was Simple Men released and how long is it?
Simple Men was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Simple Men?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Simple Men was composed by Hal Hartley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Simple Men?
Simple Men holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).