Matt dillon s first movie i read that he auditioned for the part as something to do while he skipped school for a day. The controversy surrounding the warriors and its portrayal of gang violence resulted in over the edge foregeoing a theatrical release, and. Vincent spano, who plays mark, was the runnerup to matt dillon for the larger role of richie. This page will rank 50 matt dillon movies from best to worst in six different sortable. Matt dillon stars in this updated rebel without a cause tale about teenagers in an affluent middleamerican suburb where everything should be right, but isnt. Matt dillon wiki bio, affair, married, girlfriend, age. Matt dillon is a 53yearold american actor and film director.
This rarely seen film was matt dillons first film in the 70s and it never received distribution due to fears that it would cause. See more ideas about matt dillon, jonathan kaplan and the outsiders imagines. It was matt dillon s first movie, and he was very good in it noticeably good. Toggle search bar movie quotes tv series quotes cartoon quotes. With matt dillon, michael eric kramer, pamela ludwig, vincent spano. Antique us sterling silver flatware lap over edge, bad news bears dvds, jb dillon boots, womens j. It is also great to see matt dillon in his first role, he instantly grabs the camera and it is no surprise that he would be the bad boy for years to come in other movies. Matt dillon is a successful american actor who is more known onscreen with his charismatic acting rather than his issues off the screen. Matt dillon made his screen debut in over the edge, distinguishing himself in an ensemble cast that also includes vincent spano, andy romano, ellen geer, and harry northrup. Michael eric kramer in over the edge 1979 michael eric kramer and pamela ludwig in over the edge 1979 matt. Over the edge movie, cult movie, matt dillon, over the edge soundtrack. There were several movies released at about the same time as over the. Matt dillon stars in this updated rebel without a cause tale about teenagers. Watch online or on your favorite connected device with the vudu app.
Jonathan kaplans over the edge is a sensitive and deceptively shocking. Over the edge does an uncanny job of portraying these kids in a recognizable, convincing way. Matthew raymond dillon born february 18, 1964 is an american actor and film director. When i look at that film now, i see myself as a little kidi was 14.
The screenplay was a writing debut by tim hunter, who went on to direct tex 1982, starring matt dillon, who was discovered in over the edge and rivers edge, 1986, both also about confused teenagers. For most of the actors, this was their only role, not to include matt dillon, in his first role. Over the edge richie 1979 takers jack welles 1 episode. Over the edge would never receive wide distribution. Jonathan kaplans engaging exploitation nightmarish generation gap film is effective. In the following shot of mark and his friend walking away carls shirt is mostly buttoned up with just a. Over the edge dvd academy award and golden globenominee matt dillon crash, theres something about mary stars in this updated rebel without a cause tale about teenagers in an affluent middleamerican suburb where everything should be right, but isnt. Over the edge is an american comingofage crime drama film directed by jonathan kaplan and released in may 1979. He was the love of my life during my younger years.
Big roles in young adult novel adaptations followed in tex 1982, the outsiders 1983. Still, dillon s charisma and onscreen presence were undeniable and he won the role in 1979s over the edge. Over those years he has has showcased his wide range of dramatic and comedic talents. In the single shot of carl on the ground, his shirt is unbuttoned completely. For a long time, matt dillon was a teen idol known mostly for his tiger beatready looks, but he was able to make a successful transition from pubescent star to adult actor. I said i remembered the movie, a 1979 buried treasure about alienated kids in the suburbs of denver. If not over the edge, then tex, the flamingo kid are some of his great work matt dillon believes the fact that only tolerance and patience can help an actor to achieve what he wants. His first movie was 1979s cult classic over the edge. Video of the cast and crew discussing the cult film over the edge. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. Matt dillon full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films.
Over the edge remains one of my all time favorite movies. Over the edge struck as sensitive a nerve with young 1970s moviegoers as rebel without a cause did with their 1950s forebears. Matt dillon, carl begins to adopt the cynical, toughguy mannerisms of the. The most famous phrases, film quotes and movie lines by matt dillon. Only 14 years old at the time, he plays one of a group of troubled teens living in the planned community of new granada. Shelved for several years, the movie was finally released after dillon made it big. No mall, no movie theaters, not even a fast food place. The 1979 teen angst film that introduced a generation to rockford, illinoiss cheap trick by bryan thomas on october 24, 2015 in the wee hours early tomorrow morning 1. The movie itself is an interesting examination on society, youth, and what happens when children our not the priority. The film, based on actual events, had a limited theatrical release but has since achieved cult film status. Around the 25 minute point, after mark and his friend beat up carl, mark searches carl for money.
Matt dillon bio age, height, movies, young, net worth. He debuted in hollywood with over the edge 1979 at the age of 14. Screenwriter charlie haas, tex, gremlins 2, and matinee wrote a. Plus, watch over 4,500 free movies on vudu movies on us. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango. Born in new rochelle, new york, and was discovered one day while skipping class. The movie focuses on a bunch of teens living in the boring, lifeless town of new granada. His imdb page shows over 63 acting credits since 1979. Over the edge the 1979 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio.
The music of cheap trick, the cars, and the ramones highlights this realistic tale of alienated suburban youth on the rampage. Over the edge 1979 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Over the edge movie poster 27 x 40 inches 69cm x 102cm 1979 michael kramer matt dillon pamela ludwigvincent spanotom fergusharry northrup. This artist got famous from his role in over the edge. Rent, buy, and watch movies and tv shows with vudu. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing over the edge near you. Nothing to give them somewhere to go or something to do.
Was found by the producers of this movie while playing hookie from school. Matt dillon celebrity profile check out the latest matt dillon photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Over the edge is a funeral service held at the graveside of the suburban. Over the edge struck as sensitive a nerve with young 1970s moviegoers as did with their 1950s forebears. Over the edge may well be the first movie youve ever seen in. Til matt dillon was discovered as a young teen when the makers of the film over the edge were casting for delinquent kids, and found him at a ny middle. Dillon makes his screen debut in this updated, welldone rebel without a cause.
Over the edge features matt dillons commercial film debut. The movie was released in 1979, the same year as both rock n roll high school and the warriors, two movies that it has much in common with. I remember as i watched the movie thinking that the clothes the kids were wearing looked worn just enough, like they had come out of the actors own closets. Over the edge, hovever, is one of the few teen movies that actually gets it right.
They wanted kids who looked like real kids, and i discovered him in westchester. Academy award and golden globenominee matt dillon crash, theres something about mary stars in this updated rebel without a cause tale. Academy award and golden globenominee matt dillon crash, theres something about mary stars in. He made his feature film debut in over the edge 1979 and established himself as a teen idol by starring in the films my bodyguard 1980, little darlings 1980, tex 1982, rumble fish 1983, the outsiders 1983 and the flamingo kid 1984.
Over the edge screening at lincoln center, matt dillon film. Over the edge is a good, dangerous film, and its good in part because it is dangerous it puts you in touch with these kids frustrations, and it allows you to feel the relief an explosion brings. Despite this, spano volunteered to help firsttime actor dillon with the intricacies of acting, such as hitting his marks and memorizing his lines. Over the edge jonathan kaplan, matt dillon, michael eric. Matt dillon, full name matthew raymond dillon, older brother to kevin dillon, who is on entourage. As he grew, his physical attributes the dark, prettyboy eyes and. Contact info view agent, publicist, legal on imdbpro.
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