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Bang, Bang, You're Dead (film)
Encyclopedia
Bang Bang You're Dead is a 2002 American
telefilm starring Tom Cavanagh
and Ben Foster. It is based on the play Bang Bang You're Dead
by William Mastrosimone
. The film was initially broadcast on Showtime.
Trevor is chosen to star in a play called Bang Bang You're Dead as the main character, Josh. After parents and the community hear of the play and its suspicious actor, they call for it to be canceled.
Trevor makes friends with the Trogs, a clique of outcasts, and a girl named Jenny, who later becomes Trevor's love interest. Towards the end of the film, the Trogs attempt a school shooting, using a shotgun and two handguns. Knowing of their plot and fearing for Jenny's safety, Trevor stops them.
The film ends with Trevor performing the play, and it is indicated that the play was performed at the school despite parents' and community objections. The teacher that created the play tried many times to tell people what the play was really about. It turns out to be not how the title made it sound. There is no indication as to what happens to the Trogs.
band Oleander
was featured in the film. A music video
for the song was then shot and incorporated footage from the movie. On November 19, 2002 the band released their Runaway Train EP.
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telefilm starring Tom Cavanagh
Tom Cavanagh
Thomas "Tom" Cavanagh is a Canadian actor.-Early life:Cavanagh was born in Ottawa, Ontario. He is of Irish descent and was raised in a large Roman Catholic family. Cavanagh moved with his family to Winneba, a small city in Ghana, when he was seven years old. In his teens, the family moved to...
and Ben Foster. It is based on the play Bang Bang You're Dead
Bang Bang You're Dead
Bang Bang You're Dead is a one act play written by William Mastrosimone in 1999 to raise awareness of school violence and its causes. According to Mastrosimone, it “is a drama to be performed by kids, for kids” for free. The plot focuses on Josh, a high school student who murders his parents and...
by William Mastrosimone
William Mastrosimone
William Mastrosimone is an American playwright and screenwriter from Trenton, New Jersey. He attended high school at The Pennington School and received a graduate degree in playwrighting from Mason Gross School of the Arts, a part of Rutgers University....
. The film was initially broadcast on Showtime.
Plot
At the stereotypical Rivervale High School, Trevor Adams (Ben Foster) is an outcast trying to fit back in after a false bomb threat he made a few months ago as a result of frequent bullying.Trevor is chosen to star in a play called Bang Bang You're Dead as the main character, Josh. After parents and the community hear of the play and its suspicious actor, they call for it to be canceled.
Trevor makes friends with the Trogs, a clique of outcasts, and a girl named Jenny, who later becomes Trevor's love interest. Towards the end of the film, the Trogs attempt a school shooting, using a shotgun and two handguns. Knowing of their plot and fearing for Jenny's safety, Trevor stops them.
The film ends with Trevor performing the play, and it is indicated that the play was performed at the school despite parents' and community objections. The teacher that created the play tried many times to tell people what the play was really about. It turns out to be not how the title made it sound. There is no indication as to what happens to the Trogs.
Cast
- Tom Cavanagh as Mr. Val Duncan
- Ben Foster as Trevor Adams
- Randy HarrisonRandy HarrisonRandolph Clarke Harrison is an American actor best known for his portrayal of Justin Taylor on the Showtime drama Queer as Folk.-Early life and college:...
as Sean - Janel MoloneyJanel MoloneyJanel Moloney is an American actress, best known for her role as Donnatella "Donna" Moss on the television series The West Wing.-Personal life:...
as Ellie Milford - Jane McGregorJane McGregorJane McGregor is a Canadian actress, best known for her roles in Slap Her... She's French, Flower & Garnet, and That Beautiful Somewhere, as well as her recurring role on the television series Robson Arms.- Personal life :...
as Jenny Dahlquist - David PaetkauDavid PaetkauDavid E. Paetkau is a Canadian actor known for his roles as Evan Lewis in Final Destination 2 , Beck McKaye in Whistler , and Sam Braddock in the CTV television series Flashpoint ....
as Brad Lynch - Eric JohnsonEric Johnson (actor)Eric Johann Johnson is a Canadian actor best known for playing the role of Whitney Fordman on the television series Smallville...
as Mark Kentworth - Kristian AyreKristian AyreKristian Ayre is a Canadian actor perhaps best known for his portrayal of the character Radu from the Nickelodeon children's science fiction show Space Cases.-Early life:...
as Kurt - Brent Glenen as Zach
- Gillian Barber as Principal Meyer
- Eric KeenleysideEric KeenleysideEric Keenleyside is a Canadian actor.He lives in Tsawwassen, British Columbia, Canada, with his wife, Peg, and their two children. He was born in St. Stephen, New Brunswick and grew up in London, Ontario, and spent time in Brisbane, Australia...
as Bob Adams - Glynis Davies as Karen Adams
- Fred HendersonFred HendersonFred Henderson is a Canadian voice actor who works for Ocean Studios in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He has played several roles in anime, most notably Ulen Hibiki in Gundam Seed and Colonel Todaka in Gundam Seed Destiny.- Anime roles :...
as Dan Dahlquist - P. Lynn Johnson as Tanya Dahlquist
- Richard de Klerk as Jessie
- Steven Grayhm as Michael
Promotion
The song "Runaway Train" by post-grungePost-grunge
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band Oleander
Oleander (band)
Oleander is a post-grunge band from Sacramento, California, USA. Its name is derived from the poisonous wildflower oleander, which line the highways of Northern California. In their nine years of activity, the band released four studio albums under various record labels...
was featured in the film. A music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
for the song was then shot and incorporated footage from the movie. On November 19, 2002 the band released their Runaway Train EP.
DVD release
The film was released on DVD on January 27, 2004 without any special features. there are no plans to release a special edition.Awards
| Year | Award | Title | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Nantucket Film Festival Audience Award |
Best Feature | Guy Ferland William Mastrosimone |
Won |
| 2003 | Peabody Award Peabody Award The George Foster Peabody Awards recognize distinguished and meritorious public service by radio and television stations, networks, producing organizations and individuals. In 1939, the National Association of Broadcasters formed a committee to recognize outstanding achievement in radio broadcasting... |
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| Directors Guild of America Award | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children's Programs | Guy Ferland | ||
| Daytime Emmy Award Daytime Emmy Award The Daytime Emmy Awards are awards presented by the New York-based National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and the Los Angeles-based Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in recognition of excellence in American daytime television programming... |
Outstanding Children's Special | William Mastrosimone Norman Stephens Paul Hellerman Deboragh Gabler |
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| Outstanding Directing in a Children's Special | Guy Ferland | |||
| Outstanding Performer in a Children's Special | Ben Foster | |||
| Outstanding Writing in a Children's Special | William Mastrosimone | |||
| Outstanding Performer in a Children's Special | Thomas Cavanagh | Nominated | ||