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Tail Lights Fade

  • 1999
  • R
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
880
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Denise Richards, Jake Busey, and Breckin Meyer in Tail Lights Fade (1999)
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A young woman relay races across Canada with her boyfriend and another couple to bail her brother out of a marijuana charge.A young woman relay races across Canada with her boyfriend and another couple to bail her brother out of a marijuana charge.A young woman relay races across Canada with her boyfriend and another couple to bail her brother out of a marijuana charge.

  • Director
    • Malcolm Ingram
  • Writers
    • Matthew Gissing
    • Malcolm Ingram
  • Stars
    • Jaimz Woolvett
    • Breckin Meyer
    • Jake Busey
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.7/10
    880
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Malcolm Ingram
    • Writers
      • Matthew Gissing
      • Malcolm Ingram
    • Stars
      • Jaimz Woolvett
      • Breckin Meyer
      • Jake Busey
    • 18User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Jaimz Woolvett
    Jaimz Woolvett
    • Ben
    Breckin Meyer
    Breckin Meyer
    • Cole
    Jake Busey
    Jake Busey
    • Bruce
    Elizabeth Berkley
    Elizabeth Berkley
    • Eve
    Tanya Allen
    Tanya Allen
    • Angie
    Ben Derrick
    • Cutlass Mike
    Doug Hardwick
    • Accountant Tom
    • (as Douglas Hardwick)
    Denise Richards
    Denise Richards
    • Wendy
    Marcus Hondro
    Marcus Hondro
    • Shadley
    • (as Marcus Hondros)
    Tristin Leffler
    • Hemp Girl
    • (as Tristen Leffler)
    Tyler Labine
    Tyler Labine
    • Grower Brian
    Matthew Gissing
    • Thug #1
    • (as Matt Gissing)
    Darryl Quon
    Darryl Quon
    • Thug #2
    • (as Darryl Quan)
    Gordie Giroux
    • Boy
    Lisa Marie
    Lisa Marie
    • Kitty
    Sean Campbell
    Sean Campbell
    • Onlooker
    John J.D. Dryden
    • Friend
    • (as John Dryden)
    Chris Hagel
    • Terrence
    • Director
      • Malcolm Ingram
    • Writers
      • Matthew Gissing
      • Malcolm Ingram
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews18

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    1tiki-bob

    Breckin Meyer sucks

    This movie was totally unwatchable, and I think I have discovered the pattern. If Meyer is in it, avoid it at all costs. It's hard to believe that people can actually make a living making such crap. Also, maybe his problem is movies about cars, since Rat Race and Road Trip were also garbage
    pete-293

    awfully slow but with a few moments of interest

    Tail Lights Fade" presents itself as Canada's answer to the "Cannonball" films. With a little better pacing it could have been one. Unfortunately it is simply too slowly paced. After watching for awhile with nothing happening but talk, one tends to get bored. Many of the actors seemed bored as well. The only person who really shows some life is a very tattoo covered Elizabeth Berkley. She actually seems to be enjoying herself.

    The film is not without merit however. There are enough interesting scenes to justify watching. The ending segment is particularly well presented. I'd say watch it but don't expect the moon.
    9Marcos Devilboy

    Not Too Faded

    This is not a great film but it clips along and is pretty entertaining. It was made here in Vancouver, probably cheaply, and it has some nice scenery and good acting. Jake Bussey is lively and Denise Richards is great to look at and the supporting actors, including Jaimz Woolvet from 'Unforgiven' are good and often quite funny. It has a plot and some hip references and I would certainly recommend this film, in particular to anyone who likes road movies.
    JonMoody82

    Good independent film

    It would normally be scary to approach the director to sign your movie and them say, "You actually own it?" But suffice to say, yes I do... and more so I am proud to own it. I hate Breckin Meyer with a passion. He's not that great of an actor when he's a lead (look at Road Trip and Rat Race for examples) so when I saw

    he was the lead in this movie I was scared. But I bought it anyway. And to tell you the truth its hilarious! It's written/directed by "Drawing Flies"' Malcolm Ingram. Matt Gissing co-wrote it. I liked "Drawing Flies" alot but not as much as I enjoy Tail Lights Fade. Tail Lights Fade had the dialogue of a Kevin Smith

    movie (go figure, Malcolm is good friends with Kevin himself) but had its own original twist on it. The story at teams seemed kind of weak but that didn't stop it by being so damn entertaining. I reccomend this movie to anyone who enjoys

    fun road trip type movies. Breckin is the lead but he ain't so bad in this one. That really suprised me. I will own the next Malcolm Ingram movie, you can bet on

    that!
    8shiplore

    Indie goodness

    I didn't expect much going in but was pleasantly surprised... A dialogue driven film with some pretty good performances.. one of the few roles I've liked both jake busey and denise richards in.. in the vein of the View Askew/Kevin Smith films.. great soundtrack that features.. Modest Mouse and Silver Jews among other indie greats.

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      In an interview for website IGN, writer/director Malcolm Ingram described the experience as being very unpleasant to handle. "But it wasn't in the cards. The Producer was insane, The Production company was lame, I was too green to deal with such insanity as the schedule being cut down by 12 days two weeks before we went to camera. On that film our Producer actually made offers to two separate actresses (Lisa Marie and Elizabeth Berkeley) at the same time. They both accepted and my poor screenwriter had to tear chunks of the script out and create a role to accommodate both actors. They were both great, and I wasn't complaining to have two incredible ladies in my film... but that is an example of the level of professionalism I was dealing with. I also remember we had a bare bones crew doing pick up shots for free to try and make up for the days we lost. God bless 'em. We were shooting a highly illegal scene involving fake cop cars and high speeds. No one really wanted to be there, But... It had to be done. The Producer (the one who f***ed us for days and left us in this highly precarious situation) didn't even stick around to show support, saying, "I'll say a prayer for you guys" as she bolted away from the travesty she was responsible for. The real shame is that I think that the actors really gave the goods... and the crew worked their hearts out. In the end... it wasn't what I had envisioned. However I'm still proud of the actors... and forever grateful to the crew... Wish I could have given 'em something to be a little prouder."
    • Crazy credits
      The Director Wishes to Thank: JESUS CHRIST
    • Soundtracks
      History Lesson Part II
      Performed by Minutemen

      Written by Mike Watt

      Published by Thunderspeils Music (BMI)

      Administered by Bug Music, Inc.

      Courtesy of SST Records

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    • Release date
      • December 3, 1999 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Заметая следы
    • Filming locations
      • Alberta, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Gold Load Productions
      • Highwire Entertainment
      • British Columbia Film
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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