Bottle Rocket
“They're not criminals, but everybody's got to have a dream.”
Synopsis
Dysfunctional friends Dignan and Anthony plan and execute a robbery with their pot-growing friend, Bob. The short film that inspired Wes Anderson’s feature debut.
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Bottle Rocket [Short Film]
Type: Featurette • Published 2010-10-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 16, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wes Anderson
- Screenplay & Story
- Owen Wilson, Wes Anderson
- Original Title
- Bottle Rocket
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wes Anderson
Owen Wilson, Wes Anderson
Barry Braverman, Bert Guthrie
Denise Ferrari Segell, Tom Aberg, Laura Cargile
Darren Kasmir, L.M. Kit Carson, Andrew Wilson, Cynthia Hargrave, Michael Lang
Department Leadership Roster
Denise Ferrari Segell
Editor
Tom Aberg
Editor
Wes Anderson
Director
Darren Kasmir
Producer
Laura Cargile
Editor
Owen Wilson
Screenplay
Andrew Wilson
Producer
Wes Anderson
Screenplay
Cynthia Hargrave
Producer
Barry Braverman
Director of Photography
Bert Guthrie
Director of Photography
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What is Bottle Rocket about?
Dysfunctional friends Dignan and Anthony plan and execute a robbery with their pot-growing friend, Bob. The short film that inspired Wes Anderson’s feature debut.
Who directed Bottle Rocket?
Bottle Rocket was directed by Wes Anderson.
Who stars in Bottle Rocket?
The principal cast of Bottle Rocket includes Owen Wilson, Luke Wilson, Robert Musgrave, Elissa Sommerfield, Isiah Ellis.
When was Bottle Rocket released and how long is it?
Bottle Rocket was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 14m.