The Garage is a 2006 American independent film written and directed by Carl Thibault.
Plot
In the late 1970s, Matt works as a me mechanic at his father's garage but dreams of leaving his small- town life for greater ambitions. But strong feelings for a new girlfriend and deep family ties may prevent Matt's ultimate escape, despite pressure from best friend Schultz to take off immediately.
In the late 1970s, Matt works as a mechanic in his father's garage but dreams of leaving his small-town life for greater ambitions.
Cast
- Gabriel Marantz as Matt / Matthew Ruppert
- Corby Griesenbeck as Schultz / Mark Johnson
- Tania Raymonde as Bonnie Jean / B.J.
- Xander Berkeley as "Doc" Ruppert
- Martin Donovan as Adult Matt
- Robert Knott as Mr. Johnson
- Marilyn Dodds Frank as Mrs. Ruppert
- Travis Howard as The Hippie
- James Intveld as Mike Binelli
- Rusty Kelley as John Ruppert
- Devin Brochu as Boy / Adult Matt's Son
- Derek Alvarado as Kevin / The Jock
- Jeff Gibbs as Hanatow
- Evan Miller as Dan
- Adam Powell as "Jigger"
- Curtis Wayne as Cousin Eddie
- David Blackwell as The Bartender
- Christopher Dimock as Punjab / Jimmy
- Edward Crawford as Jerk At Bar
- Sam Woodson as "Link"
- Brady Coleman as Tony (scenes deleted)
- James Thomas Gilbert as Biker Thug (credited as James Gilbert)
- Joshua J. Smith as Ronnie / Guy In Muscle Car
- Carl Thibault as Pelletier / Local Cop
Production
The film was shot from October 18, 2004 to October 10, 2005 in Lockhart, Martindale, Red Rock, Richland and Uhland, Texas and Los Angeles, California.
Critical reception
It was shown at over 85 film festivals, where it won 20 awards, including the Slate Award for Best Director and Best Picture at the California Independent Film Festival.
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