Tailspin
Synopsis
Superstar director Travis has come up with a cool, hip look at the 1950s in this, his latest opus. Tailspin features Ethan Marc as a "greaser" who wants more from life. His job at the local diner is going nowhere and he constantly has to contend with snobbish "socs" who come in to be waited on. His main attraction is for pretty boy Jeff White who seems totally disinterested. So Ethan decides on having a good old time on the griddle with one of the boys after hours, giving him a nice order of sausage. Ethan looks great and his acting has improved considerably. The flick plays out as a standard boy-loses-boy, boy-regains-boy with some notable sex scenes thrown in. Maybe too vanilla for some tastes, the photography, score and set design contribute to make this a keeper.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1997
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Travis
- Screenplay & Story
- Tyler Adams
- Original Title
- Tailspin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Studio 2000
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Travis
Tyler Adams
Ross Cannon, Charles Stevens
Kevin Glover
Scott Masters
Department Leadership Roster
Ross Cannon
Director of Photography
Scott Masters
Producer
John Travis
Director
Tyler Adams
Writer
Charles Stevens
Director of Photography
Kevin Glover
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Tailspin.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tailspin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tailspin about?
Superstar director Travis has come up with a cool, hip look at the 1950s in this, his latest opus. Tailspin features Ethan Marc as a "greaser" who wants more from life. His job at the local diner is going nowhere and he constantly has to contend with snobbish "socs" who come in to be waited on. His main attraction is for pretty boy Jeff White who seems totally disinterested. So Ethan decides on having a good old time on the griddle with one of the boys after hours, giving him a nice order of sausage. Ethan looks great and his acting has improved considerably. The flick plays out as a standard boy-loses-boy, boy-regains-boy with some notable sex scenes thrown in. Maybe too vanilla for some tastes, the photography, score and set design contribute to make this a keeper.
Who directed Tailspin?
Tailspin was directed by John Travis.
Who stars in Tailspin?
The principal cast of Tailspin includes Jeff White, Ethan Marc, Dino DiMarco, Brett Winters, K.C. Hart.
When was Tailspin released and how long is it?
Tailspin was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tailspin?
Tailspin holds official age classifications: US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).