Pennies
โHow far would you go for your child?โ
Synopsis
The story of Charlotte Brown,a waitress and young single mother who will do anything for her daughter Jenny, and when push comes to shove, she does. With a menacing figure on the other end of the phone and a time limit of two hours,she must raise enough money to ensure that she sees the smiling face of her child again. Charlotte's customers are her only hope. The clock is ticking as we see the desperate young mother dealing with one eccentric customer after the next, displaying her charming vulnerability and inspiring strength through all the chaos. With her feet firmly planted on the ground, Charlotte maintains her focus and attempts to beat the clock and save the day.
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Amy Adams
Charlotte Brown
James Karr
Crazy
Carol Stanzione
Rosa
David Reivers
The Man
Jason Leiberman
Julio
Travis Miljan
Old Woman
Ronnie Schell
Mr. Tinker
Cerina Vincent
Kimberly
Curtis Jackson
Sgt. Hillard
Eddie Adams
Customer #1
Marcus Kayne
Customer #2
Ron Ostrow
Mr. Stevens
Zack Ward
Stoner Todd
Bon Ogle
Stoner Derek
Matthew Godbey
Cowboy Tom
Darren Le Gallo
Cowboy Jim
Adam Wilhite
Cowboy Bill
Kristina Varvais
Jenny Brown
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 20, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Warner Loughlin, Diana Valentine
- Screenplay & Story
- Eddie Adams, Marcus Kayne, Matthew Godbey
- Original Score
- Misha Segal
- Original Title
- Pennies
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Budget
- $5K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Warner Loughlin, Diana Valentine
Eddie Adams, Marcus Kayne, Matthew Godbey
Misha Segal
Rick F. Gunter
Sally Banta
Matthew Godbey
Department Leadership Roster
Warner Loughlin
Director
Diana Valentine
Director
Eddie Adams
Writer
Marcus Kayne
Writer
Sally Banta
Editor
Matthew Godbey
Producer
Rick F. Gunter
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pennies
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pennies about?
The story of Charlotte Brown,a waitress and young single mother who will do anything for her daughter Jenny, and when push comes to shove, she does. With a menacing figure on the other end of the phone and a time limit of two hours,she must raise enough money to ensure that she sees the smiling face of her child again. Charlotte's customers are her only hope. The clock is ticking as we see the desperate young mother dealing with one eccentric customer after the next, displaying her charming vulnerability and inspiring strength through all the chaos. With her feet firmly planted on the ground, Charlotte maintains her focus and attempts to beat the clock and save the day.
Who directed Pennies?
Pennies was directed by Warner Loughlin, Diana Valentine.
Who stars in Pennies?
The principal cast of Pennies includes Amy Adams, James Karr, Carol Stanzione, David Reivers, Jason Leiberman.
When was Pennies released and how long is it?
Pennies was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Pennies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pennies was composed by Misha Segal.