Milwaukee, Minnesota
Allan Mindel's Milwaukee, Minnesota is about con men hoping to take advantage of a fishing champion. Albert (Troy Garity) is the best ice-fisherman in Wisconsin. He is not the sharpest tack in the box, making him susceptible to the less than ethical advances of nefarious Jerry (Randy Quaid), Stan (Hank Harris), and Tuey (Alison Folland), who all want in on his tournament winnings. Albert's life becomes even more difficult after his loving mother (Debra Monk) dies in an unexpected traffic incident. Milwaukee, Minnesota was screened at the 2003 Slamdance Film Festival.
Director: Allan Mindel
Starring: Troy Garity, Alison Folland, Randy Quaid, Bruce Dern, Hank Harris
Memorable enough.
Never-quite-believable crime drama.
It's a fantastic-looking picture in search of a decent script.
A very uneven dark comedy.
The middling new Milwaukee, Minnesota, on the other hand, qualifies as 100 percent faux-noir. It recycles much from classic thrillers but has little to add.
Best Feature
Cannes Film Festival (2003)
Allan Mindel
Deauville Film Festival (2003)
Allan Mindel
Seattle International Film Festival (2003)
Allan Mindel
Sofia International Film Festival (2004)
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