Tourist Trap

1998 1h 27m EN

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6.6

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5.5

IMDB

★6.6TMDB · 5★5.5IMDB · 278

FamilyAdventureTV Movie

Synopsis

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George Piper, dissatisfied with his dead-end job and longing for adventure, embarks on an RV trip with his family. Guided by an old Civil War diary, they retrace the footsteps of his great-grandfather.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Daniel Stern
George W. Piper
Julie Hagerty
Bess Piper
David Rasche
Derek Early
Paul Giamatti
Jeremiah Piper
Margot Finley
Rachel Piper
Ryan Reynolds
Wade Early
Walter Olkewicz
Mr. Bloom
Rodney Eastman
Stork

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Richard Benjamin
Writers: Andy Breckman
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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

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2 / 8

ERA

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28 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Richard Benjamin, shot by Ron Orieux. 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 Cynthia Millar. 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 Jacqueline Cambas 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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Daniel Stern and Julie Hagerty and David Rasche carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0153219 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Richard Benjamin directs. Ron Orieux behind the camera. Cynthia Millar scores. Jacqueline Cambas cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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187 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
228 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Directed by Richard Benjamin, shot by Ron Orieux. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Cynthia Millar. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Jacqueline Cambas shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Daniel Stern and Julie Hagerty and David Rasche carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0153219 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.