Dumpster
Synopsis
Dumpster tells the story of what happens when Jim, a janitor on the campus of an elite university, discovers Francis, a wealthy frat boy, hiding in a mobile garbage bin. Jim wrestles with adult responsibilities at home with his girlfriend and her child, while Francis struggles to overcome his roommate's suicide, getting 'dumped' by his girlfriend, and outgrowing the fraternity scene. Their late-night meetings at the Dumpster allow them to shed their labels and uniforms and find out how the other half lives, while discovering some good stuff in the dumpster.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Three Rivers Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Rice
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Daniels
- Original Score
- Barak Shpiez
- Original Title
- Dumpster
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Rice
Jim Daniels
Barak Shpiez
Tom Dubensky
Jim Daniels
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Daniels
Producer
Tom Dubensky
Editor
John Rice
Director
Jim Daniels
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dumpster
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dumpster about?
Dumpster tells the story of what happens when Jim, a janitor on the campus of an elite university, discovers Francis, a wealthy frat boy, hiding in a mobile garbage bin. Jim wrestles with adult responsibilities at home with his girlfriend and her child, while Francis struggles to overcome his roommate's suicide, getting 'dumped' by his girlfriend, and outgrowing the fraternity scene. Their late-night meetings at the Dumpster allow them to shed their labels and uniforms and find out how the other half lives, while discovering some good stuff in the dumpster.
Who directed Dumpster?
Dumpster was directed by John Rice.
Who stars in Dumpster?
The principal cast of Dumpster includes Jeffrey Carpenter, David Conrad, Patrick Jordan, Alexi Morrissey, Elena Passarello.
When was Dumpster released and how long is it?
Dumpster was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Dumpster?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dumpster was composed by Barak Shpiez.