Chasing Holden
“School's out ... for good!”
Synopsis
Neil Lawrence is sent to a boarding school by his father. During the first days he meets T.J. who he falls in love with. After being assigned a paper on Holden Caulfield - the main character in J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye" - Neil decides to go on a journey to meet Salinger, who he feels has played a huge role in his life. Neil & T.J. take off on a journey to New York City. A journey that leads to more then they both ever could have imagined - and changes both their lives forever.
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DJ Qualls
Neil Lawrence
Rachel Blanchard
T.J. Jensen
Colin Fox
Pappy
Tom Rack
Governor Lawrence
Michael Sinelnikoff
Dean Dewitt
Ryan Massey
Dana Earlich
Gordon Masten
Drama Teacher
Matthew Smiley
Jack Craig
Anik Matern
Allison Jensen
Steve Adams
Mike Jensen
Alvin Powell
Desmond
Michelle Anne Lipper
Cindy
Tony Calabretta
Gonzalez
Sean Devine
Motel Clerk
Kathleen Fee
Female cashier
Lou Vani
Male cashier
Lynne Adams
Post mistress
Johnny Morina
Sal Lumbazzi
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 28, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Malcolm Clarke
- Screenplay & Story
- Sean Kanan
- Original Score
- Luc St. Pierre
- Original Title
- Chasing Holden
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Christopher Eberts Productions, Lions Gate Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Malcolm Clarke
Sean Kanan
Luc St. Pierre
Marc Charlebois
Louise Surprenant
Christopher Eberts, Sean Kanan, Jessica Hammerschlag, Steven Jensen, Dale Perelman
Department Leadership Roster
Malcolm Clarke
Director
Christopher Eberts
Producer
Jessica Hammerschlag
Producer
Louise Surprenant
Editor
Luc St. Pierre
Original Music Composer
Steven Jensen
Producer
Sean Kanan
Writer
Hélène Schneider
Costume Design
Jean Morin
Production Design
Marc Charlebois
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 Chasing Holden
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chasing Holden about?
Neil Lawrence is sent to a boarding school by his father. During the first days he meets T.J. who he falls in love with. After being assigned a paper on Holden Caulfield - the main character in J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye" - Neil decides to go on a journey to meet Salinger, who he feels has played a huge role in his life. Neil & T.J. take off on a journey to New York City. A journey that leads to more then they both ever could have imagined - and changes both their lives forever.
Who directed Chasing Holden?
Chasing Holden was directed by Malcolm Clarke.
Who stars in Chasing Holden?
The principal cast of Chasing Holden includes DJ Qualls, Rachel Blanchard, Colin Fox, Tom Rack, Michael Sinelnikoff.
When was Chasing Holden released and how long is it?
Chasing Holden was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Chasing Holden?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chasing Holden was composed by Luc St. Pierre.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chasing Holden?
Chasing Holden holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).