Running Mates

2011 1h 30m EN

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4.0

SKIP

★4.0TMDB · 3

Comedy

Synopsis

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When the beloved mayor of Shoulder announces his retirement, ambitious Archie Fenton returns to his quirky hometown to run for office. Unfortunately, tow truck driver Reg also wants the job, pitting the former childhood friends against each other.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

DJ Qualls
Graham 'One-Ball' Jones
Henry Winkler
Bob Weatherbee
Graham Greene
Dilton Harper
Linda Kash
Maude Beazley
Jane McLean
Ronnie Fenton
David Huband
Father McDonough
Thomas Michael
Archie Fenton
Mike Beaver
Lee Marvin 'Moose' Rossi

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Thomas Michael
Writers: Thomas Michael, Thomas Michael, Paolo Mancini
Languages: English

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1 / 8

RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 15 years ago.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Thomas Michael, shot by Cabot McNenly. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Ian McGettigan. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Stephen Philipson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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DJ Qualls and Henry Winkler and Graham Greene carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1360825 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Thomas Michael directs. Cabot McNenly behind the camera. Ian McGettigan scores. Stephen Philipson cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 15 years ago.
3Directed by Thomas Michael, shot by Cabot McNenly. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Ian McGettigan. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Stephen Philipson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6DJ Qualls and Henry Winkler and Graham Greene carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt1360825 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.