Milwaukee, Minnesota

2003 Drama

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

Reviews

  • Memorable enough.

    Jonathan Curiel - The San Francisco Chronicle

    26 April 2013

  • Never-quite-believable crime drama.

    Lou Lumenick - New York Post

    26 April 2013

  • It's a fantastic-looking picture in search of a decent script.

    Scott Foundas - Variety

    26 April 2013

  • A very uneven dark comedy.

    David Sterritt - Christian Science Monitor

    26 April 2013

  • 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.

    Nathan Rabin - The A.V. Club

    26 April 2013

Awards

  • 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)