Walking to the Waterline
Synopsis
Once a successful television sitcom star, Francis McGowan is now a struggling actor who returns to his family home on the Jersey Shore to sell it following his father's death. While there, he interacts with his agent Michael Woods, his childhood friend Duane Hopwood, and tour guide Lucy Bammer, with whom he drifts into a casual affair while his wife and children wait for him to return home.
Top Cast
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Hallie Foote
Lucy Bammer
Matt Mulhern
Francis McGowan
Kara Silver
TV Newscaster
Neil Rattigan
TV Weatherman
Ron Parady
Admiral Winston
Alan Ruck
Duane Hopwood
Karen Mulhern
Terry McGowan
Jack Mulhern
James McGowan
Connor Mulhern
Brian McGowan
Brian Meade
Young Francis
Garrett Walters
Policeman #1
Mark Steelman
Policeman #2
Hal Holbrook
Man on the Beach
Markus Flanagan
Paul
Matthew Broderick
Michael Woods
Jon Cypher
Fred Blumquist
Robert Bernard
Wally
Beverly Archer
Pam Whitman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Florida Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matt Mulhern
- Screenplay & Story
- Matt Mulhern
- Original Score
- David Wilcox
- Original Title
- Walking to the Waterline
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Fayette Street Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matt Mulhern
Matt Mulhern
David Wilcox
Kurt Lennig
Steve Silkensen
Ron Kastner, Lemore Syvan
Department Leadership Roster
Ron Kastner
Producer
Lemore Syvan
Producer
Steve Silkensen
Editor
Jean-Pierre Dorléac
Costume Design
Matt Mulhern
Writer
Matt Mulhern
Director
Mark Ricker
Production Design
Kurt Lennig
Director of Photography
David Wilcox
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Walking to the Waterline.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Walking to the Waterline
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Walking to the Waterline about?
Once a successful television sitcom star, Francis McGowan is now a struggling actor who returns to his family home on the Jersey Shore to sell it following his father's death. While there, he interacts with his agent Michael Woods, his childhood friend Duane Hopwood, and tour guide Lucy Bammer, with whom he drifts into a casual affair while his wife and children wait for him to return home.
Who directed Walking to the Waterline?
Walking to the Waterline was directed by Matt Mulhern.
Who stars in Walking to the Waterline?
The principal cast of Walking to the Waterline includes Hallie Foote, Matt Mulhern, Kara Silver, Neil Rattigan, Ron Parady.
When was Walking to the Waterline released and how long is it?
Walking to the Waterline was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Walking to the Waterline?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Walking to the Waterline was composed by David Wilcox.