The Dream Catcher
Synopsis
An abandoned teen jumps a freight train in Philadelphia intent on reaching his uncle in Indiana, whom he believes will help him with financial difficulties including a pregnant girlfriend. In Ohio, he meets another homeless teen, who escorts him to his uncle. Finding his uncle equally broke, the duo head on to Oklahoma City to try to find the first teen's long-gone ex-con father. A confrontation between father and son send the duo on into exploits in the west including getting beaten up, busting into an Indian reservation church, and hitch-hiking with a beautiful nurse.
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The Dream Catcher - Gas Station Scene Editing Exercise
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-04-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 8, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ed Radtke
- Screenplay & Story
- Ed Radtke, M.S. Nieson
- Original Score
- Georgiana Gomez
- Original Title
- The Dream Catcher
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Time Warner Cable
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ed Radtke
Ed Radtke, M.S. Nieson
Georgiana Gomez
Terry Stacey
Jim Klein
Steven Bognar, Julia Reichert, Peter Wentworth
Department Leadership Roster
Ed Radtke
Screenplay
Terry Stacey
Director of Photography
Steven Bognar
Producer
Ed Radtke
Director
Jim Klein
Editor
Julia Reichert
Producer
M.S. Nieson
Screenplay
Peter Wentworth
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dream Catcher
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What is The Dream Catcher about?
An abandoned teen jumps a freight train in Philadelphia intent on reaching his uncle in Indiana, whom he believes will help him with financial difficulties including a pregnant girlfriend. In Ohio, he meets another homeless teen, who escorts him to his uncle. Finding his uncle equally broke, the duo head on to Oklahoma City to try to find the first teen's long-gone ex-con father. A confrontation between father and son send the duo on into exploits in the west including getting beaten up, busting into an Indian reservation church, and hitch-hiking with a beautiful nurse.
Who directed The Dream Catcher?
The Dream Catcher was directed by Ed Radtke.
Who stars in The Dream Catcher?
The principal cast of The Dream Catcher includes Maurice Compte, Paddy Connor, Jeanne Heaton, Patrick Shining Elk, Larry John Meyers.
When was The Dream Catcher released and how long is it?
The Dream Catcher was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dream Catcher?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dream Catcher was composed by Georgiana Gomez.