Red Dirt
“Secrets... Deceit... Forbidden Love.”
Synopsis
At only twenty, Griffith is struggling with the responsibilities of caring for his unwell aunt, grieving the loss of their family's matriarch, and his own dreams of leaving Pine Apple. With the arrival of a stranger, Griffith's carefully constructed walls of shame and silence begin to come down and his life takes an unexpected turn.
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Red Dirt Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-01-26
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 17, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tag Purvis
- Screenplay & Story
- Tag Purvis
- Original Score
- Nathan Barr
- Original Title
- Red Dirt
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Sweet Tea Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tag Purvis
Tag Purvis
Nathan Barr
Ted Cohen
Nicholas 'Nikko' Tsiotsias
Cyril Bijaoui
Department Leadership Roster
Tag Purvis
Writer
Tag Purvis
Director
Nicholas 'Nikko' Tsiotsias
Editor
Pablo Antonio Mirabal
Production Design
Carlos Talavera
Costume Design
Cyril Bijaoui
Producer
Ted Cohen
Director of Photography
Nathan Barr
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Red Dirt
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What is Red Dirt about?
At only twenty, Griffith is struggling with the responsibilities of caring for his unwell aunt, grieving the loss of their family's matriarch, and his own dreams of leaving Pine Apple. With the arrival of a stranger, Griffith's carefully constructed walls of shame and silence begin to come down and his life takes an unexpected turn.
Who directed Red Dirt?
Red Dirt was directed by Tag Purvis.
Who stars in Red Dirt?
The principal cast of Red Dirt includes Dan Montgomery Jr., Karen Black, Walton Goggins, Aleksa Palladino, Peg O'Keef.
When was Red Dirt released and how long is it?
Red Dirt was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Red Dirt?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Red Dirt was composed by Nathan Barr.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Red Dirt?
Red Dirt holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).